HB 1040 (2024): relative to including interest in an abated property tax refund at the rate determined by the department of revenue administration.

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HB 1040 (2024)

relative to including interest in an abated property tax refund at the rate determined by the department of revenue administration.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2024, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 26, 2024. The committee met in executive session on September 26, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2024, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • February 7, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • September 26, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • September 26, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • February 15, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 9, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/09/2024 01:30 pm LOB 301-303
  • February 7, 2024: Executive Session: 02/07/2024 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  • February 7, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/07/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/15/2024
  • September 26, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/26/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  • September 26, 2024: Executive Session: 09/26/2024 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 16-0)

Laws It Would Change

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