H.R. 57 - To Repeal Certain Sections of the Act of May 26, 1936, Pertaining to the Virgin Islands.
State and local government. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Donna Christensen
- Summary:
- This bill repeals legislation that hinders the ability of the government of the Virgin Islands to collect property taxes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has become law.
Senate Vote: On Passage
PASSED by voice vote on June 12, 2007.
Other Votes:
To Repeal Certain Sections of the Act of May 26, 1936, Pertaining to the Virgin Islands.
H.R. 57 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- This bill repeals legislation that hinders the ability of the government of the Virgin Islands to collect property taxes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To repeal certain sections of the Act of May 26, 1936, pertaining to the Virgin Islands.
- Other Titles
- Sponsor
- Donna Christensen
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- State and local government
- Local taxation
- Property tax
- Tax rates
- Taxation
- Virgin Islands
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 1/04/2007 Referred to Committee Passed House 1/17/2007 Passed Senate 6/12/2007 Signed by President 6/29/2007 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 1/17/2007 PASSED by voice vote currently selected Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. 6/12/2007 PASSED by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 1/04/2007 1/04/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. 1/17/2007 Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 1/17/2007 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1/17/2007 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 57. select this vote House Vote on Passage 1/17/2007 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 1/18/2007 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Put on a legislative calendar 1/31/2007 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. 2/15/2007 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-19. Put on a legislative calendar 2/15/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 44. Presented to President 6/12/2007 Cleared for White House. currently selected Senate Vote on Passage 6/12/2007 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. 6/13/2007 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Presented to President 6/20/2007 Presented to President. Signed 6/29/2007 Signed by President. Enacted 6/29/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-40. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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