2013 House Bill 4999

Repeal obsolete town ban law

Introduced in the House

Sept. 24, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Patrick Somerville (R-23)

To repeal a 1923 law that empowers local governments of communities up to 50,000 in population to levy property taxes to create a (musical) band.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Oct. 24, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 11, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Local Government