SB 514-FN (2024): relative to the timber tax.

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SB 514-FN (2024)

relative to the timber tax.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 19

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0167s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0167s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 2024, with 5 people signed in online: 4 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 26, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2024, making it Chapter 19 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2024, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • March 11, 2024, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • March 26, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • February 8, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0167s — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 17, 2024: Hearing: 01/17/2024, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am
  • February 8, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0167s , 02/08/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 8, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0167s , AA, VV; 02/08/2024
  • February 8, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0167s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/08/2024
  • February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Ways and Means
  • March 11, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/11/2024 02:30 pm LOB 202-204
  • March 26, 2024: Executive Session: 03/26/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 26, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/26/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 11, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/11/2024
  • May 2, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/02/2024)
  • May 2, 2024: Enrolled 05/02/2024 adopted
  • May 14, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/2024; Chapter 0019; Effective 07/01/2024

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