H.887

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

2:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

11:15 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

2:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

1:47 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

2:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Lawrence Picus, Professor, Picus Odden & Associates

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:40 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education

2:55 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

10:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Joint Hearing with House Education - School Budgets
view on the House Education livestream

Ashley Woods, Chair, Harwood Unified Union School District Board
Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified Union School District
Meghan Metzler, Chair, Champlain Valley School District Board
Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
Flor Diaz-Smith, Chair, Washington Central Unified Union School District Board
Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
Jay Badams, Superintendent, Norwich/Hanover Interstate School District
Karen Conroy, Superintendent, St. Johnsbury School District
Debbie Singiser, Chair, Barstow Unified Union School District Board
Patrick Reen, Superintendent, Mount Abraham Unified School District
Jim Murphy, Chair, Montpelier-Roxbury Public School Board

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Pavilion - Room 270
Joint Hearing with House Education
Hearing will stream on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel

Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
Flor Diaz-Smith, Chair, Washington Central Unified Union School District Board
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Marc Bernard Schauber, Executive Director, Coalition for Vermont Student Equity
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Allen Gilbert, Former Chair, Worcester School Board, Former Executive Director, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Joint Hearing with House Education
Pavilion, Room 270
The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel

Rep. Laura Sibilia, Windham-2
Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Windsor-Orange-2
Rep. James Harrison, Rutland-11
Rep. Melanie Carpenter, Lamoille-2
Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Windham-4
Rep. Beth Quimby, Calendonia-3
Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Chittenden-7
Rep. Jed Lipsky, Lamoille-1
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Washington-2
Rep. Edye Graning, Chittenden-3
Rep. Tristan Roberts, Windham-6
Rep. Lisa Hango, Franklin-5
Rep. Patricia McCoy, Rutland-1
Rep. Kate Lalley, Chittenden-6
Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Windsor-1
Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Franklin-2
Rep. Angela Arsenault, Chittenden-2
Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Chittenden-13
Rep. Michael Morgan, Grand Isle-Chittenden
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Lamoille-2
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

after the floor

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Committee discussion

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Sports betting

Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery

2:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

2:40 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Common Level of Appraisal

Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes

3:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

committee discussion

3:45 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Committee Discussion

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education

10:15 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

short-term rentals

Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Julie Marks, Founder and Director, Vermont Short Term Rental Alliance Inc.
Frank Saliani, Green House Pottery

11:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:25 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

reserve balances

Morgan Daybell, Director, Vermont Association of School Business Officials

2:50 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

3:50 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education

10:30 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes

11:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Flor Diaz-Smith, President, Vermont School Boards Association
Morgan Daybell, Director, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
Jamie Kinnarney, Superintendent, White River Valley Supervisory Union

2:50 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

12:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

This is a virtual meeting. Please watch the livestream on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

1:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Morgan Daybell, Director, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

walkthrough

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education

2:10 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

vote

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Walk through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:50 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Walk through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

12:40 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Amendment discussion and vote

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means

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Friday, April 19, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

House Appropriations amendment

Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

after the floor

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

fiscal note

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

amendments

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Melanie Carpenter, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Chris Taylor, Co-sponsor of amendment
Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor of the Amendment

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:05 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Beck Amendment

Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor of the Amendment

1:40 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Beck Amendment - Straw Poll

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

4:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Section 1 Walk-through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

4:45 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Section 1 Discussion

Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

3:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Section 1

Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

2:45 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

1:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Section 1 Committee Discussion

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

3:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Morgan Daybell, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials

3:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

CLA

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

4:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Cloud tax

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
Skye Chalmers, Founder and CEO, Image Relay
Ethan Carlson, Founder, Chairman and Chief Product Officer, Datablend
Robbie Adler, Chief Strategy Officer, Faraday
Ted Adler, Founder & President, Union Street Media
Mike Lane, CEO, Fluency
Rubin Bennett, Owner and Senior Network Engineer, rb Technologies
Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce

6:20 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Short term rentals

Lisa Ford, Owner, Cozy Vermont Cabins
Julie Marks, Executive Director, Vermont Short Term Rental Association
Amy Spear, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Hans van Wees, General Manager, Hotel Vermont

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

3:09 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Discussion of the Commission on the Future of Public Education

Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, Addison County
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:44 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Section 1 Walk-through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Fisher, Director of Policy Strategy and Outreach, Agency of Education

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Education

3:45 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Section 1 Walk-through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:45 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Yields and property tax credit

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

3:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Excess spending threshold

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

4:30 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Discussion of possible amendment

Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor, Caledonia-Essex

5:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Angie Harbin, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

5:00 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Excess spending penalties

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Discussion of revenue options

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Monday, May 6, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:15 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Discussion of amendment

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Monday, May 6, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:50 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Introduction and Vote

Sen. Ann Cummings, Reporter, Senate Finance
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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