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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESB 5638

SB 5638: Taxing district exemptions

Concerning the exemption of flood control zone districts that are coextensive with a county from certain limitations upon regular property tax levies. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning the exemption of certain taxing districts. )

Summary

  • Authorizes a metropolitan park district in a county with a population of 1.5 million or more to move a portion of its property tax levy outside the $5.90 aggregate limit if it would otherwise have been subject to prorationing.

From the Second Engrossed House Bill Report (2ESB 5638), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2011
  3. Passed SenateMar 4, 2011
  4. Passed HouseMay 22, 2011
  5. GovernorJun 7, 2011
  6. LawJun 7, 2011
Prime sponsor
Karen Keiser (D-33)
Introduced
February 2, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
June 7, 2011
Session law
Chapter 28, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the exemption of certain taxing districts;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Joe Fain R-47Margarita Prentice D-11Paull Shin D-21

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2011
Version voted on: 2ESB 5638
44 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican18202
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed May 17, 2011
Version voted on: 2ESB 5638
38 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican12703
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

Passed May 22, 2011
Version voted on: 2ESB 5638
53 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 8 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53003
Republican03705
How each member voted

Yea (53)

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History

  1. Effective date 8/24/2011**. (2ESB 5638)
  2. Chapter 28, 2011 Laws 1st Special Session. (2ESB 5638)
  3. Governor signed. (2ESB 5638)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2ESB 5638)
  5. Speaker signed. (2ESB 5638)
  6. President signed. (2ESB 5638)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 8. (2ESB 5638)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESB 5638)
  9. Placed on second reading. (2ESB 5638)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2ESB 5638)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESB 5638)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESB 5638)
  13. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESB 5638)
  14. Rules suspended. (2ESB 5638)
  15. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESB 5638)
  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5638)
  17. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESB 5638)
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESB 5638)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (2ESB 5638)
  20. WAYS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2ESB 5638)
  21. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (2ESB 5638)
  22. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2ESB 5638)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2ESB 5638)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESB 5638)
  25. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESB 5638)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESB 5638)
  27. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (2ESB 5638)
  28. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESB 5638)
  29. Minority; do not pass. (2ESB 5638)
  30. WM - Majority; do pass. (2ESB 5638)
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESB 5638)
  32. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2ESB 5638)

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