Relating to the property tax exemption for personal property; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Provides that machinery and equipment used to compress and bale harvested straw, hay, grass or other plants for purpose of storage or shipment is tangible personal property exempt from ad valorem property taxation. Applies to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2017. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Jul 2017
Senate Passage
May 2017
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 7, 2017
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
May 26, 2017
Committee
Referred to Revenue.
legislature
May 24, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
May 23, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Knopp. Passed.
legislature
May 19, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Knopp
RRepublican
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