CACR 18 (2024): relating to the tax exempt status of churches. Providing that churches shall not be exempt from state taxes.
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CACR 18 (2024)
relating to the tax exempt status of churches. Providing that churches shall not be exempt from state taxes.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Constitutional Amendments
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2024, with 17 people signed in online: 2 in support and 15 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2024. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Catherine Sofikitis (D - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 9, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
- February 5, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
- February 6, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
Votes
- February 22, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Ways and Means
- January 9, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/09/2024 10:30 am LOB 202-204
- February 5, 2024: Full committee Work Session: 02/05/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 6, 2024: Executive Session: 02/06/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- February 6, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/06/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- February 22, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/22/2024
Laws It Would Change
- A new article of the state Constitution, after Part Second, Article 6-b