Legislation Sponsored by Kirkman Finlay, III (9)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/3/2024


H 4115 Removes the four percent property tax assessment ratio on some propertiesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits an owner-occupied residential property from receiving the special four percent assessment ratio if the owner leaves the residence to enter a long-term care facility.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 5/15/2013
Keywords: Property Taxes
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H 4306 Exempts part of the property tax value of improvements to a structure on the national registerSummary of the bill as introduced: Exempts one third of the property tax value of improved real property if the improvement is a structure listed on the national register of historic places, has been fully renovated and and for that renovation at least $300,000 was expended in a 12 month period. This bill also does not apply to an owner-occupied residential property that qualifies for the special four percent assessment ratio.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 6/6/2013
Keywords: Property Taxes
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H 4452 Revises requirements regarding campaign funds and uses03.18.2014 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.27.2014 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Revises requirements for payment and reimbursement of campaign funds related to travel, lodging, food and beverage, office equipment and campaign staff.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/2/2014
Keywords: Elections
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H 4453 Changes the responding requirements for misuse of campaign funds04.08.2014 The House Judiciary committee adjourned debate on this bill.04.01.2014 The House Judiciary committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.25.2014 The House Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.20.2014 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment places a $5,000 cap on the unauthorized expenditure amount.03.18.2014 The House Judiciary committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.02.27.2014 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a respondent a 30 day period to cure a misuse of campaign funds violation by reimbursement of the funds misused if an appropriate supervisory office finds such a violation occurred and the amount of the funds misused does not exceed $5,000. 
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/14/2014
Keywords: Elections
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H 4454 Deletes the twenty five dollar threshold requirement for withdrawl of campaign funds03.18.2014 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.27.2014 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Deletes the twenty five dollar threshold requirement for the withdrawal of campaign funds.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/15/2014
Keywords: Elections
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H 4455 Allows campaign expenses to be paid with a debit or credit card in addition to a signed check03.18.2014 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.27.2014 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows campaign expenses to be paid for with a debit or credit card in the candidate's name in addition to a signed check.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/2/2014
Keywords: Elections
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H 4456 Prohibits cash contributions to campaigns03.18.2014 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill an unfavorable report.02.27.2014 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee did not report this bill out of subcommittee.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits cash contributions to campaigns.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/14/2014
Keywords: Elections
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H 4457 Prevents using campaign funds to pay for campaign related fees or fines03.18.2014 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.27.2014 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits using campaign funds to pay for fines, fees or other charges imposed by an appropriate supervisory office of the campaign.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/29/2014
Keywords: Elections
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H 5038 Revises the statements of economic interest formsSummary of the bill as introduced: Revises the form and required contents of statements of economic interests.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay, III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/2/2014
Keywords: Elections
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