HB1707Introduced in the House
Creating an additional property tax for certain unoccupied properties and creating a housing transfer tax exemption for certain low- and moderate-income home buyers.
Introduced by Ellen Read, District 10-ROC
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Official description
Creating an additional property tax for certain unoccupied properties and creating a housing transfer tax exemption for certain low- and moderate-income home buyers.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 9
February 12, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means House Journal 1 P. 32
Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 11:00 am GP 159
==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 154
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 19-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 9
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 9
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