Legislation Sponsored by Raymond E. Cleary III (11)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/9/2024


S 0098 Authorizes county government to determine demand market area for televisionSummary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes county government to determine the demand market area and for its determination to be sent to the Nielson Company, the Federal Communications Commission and its legislative delegation.
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Telecommunications
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S 0099 Authorizes county government to determine demand market area for televisionSummary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes county government to determine the demand market area and for its determination to be sent to the Nielson Company, the Federal Communications Commission and its legislative delegation. This bill also gives cause of action for any person who suffers from personal injury, wrongful death or loss of property due to the lack of notice of a local warning or alert through television as a result of the demand market area determined by the county.
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Telecommunications
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S 0213 Authorizes raffles for nonprofit organizations through a state agency registration 03.19.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.11.2013 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.12.2013 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment.Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorized qualified nonprofit organizations to operate and conduct raffles through registration with the Secretary of State's office.
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 11 Status Date: 4/30/2013
Keywords: Gaming
Passed
S 0239 Allows the General Assembly to authorize raffles for charitable organizations 03.19.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.11.2013 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.12.2013 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.06.2013 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows the General Assembly to authorize raffles to be operated  and conducted by religious, charitable or nonprofit organizations for religious, charitable or eleemosynary purposes.
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 102 Status Date: 8/13/2013
Keywords: Gaming
Passed
S 0294 Allows local accommodations tax revenues to be used for beach renourishment05.14.2014 The House Ways and Means committee gave this bill a favorable report. 05.13.2014 The House Ways and Means Revenue Policy subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.26.2013 The Senate Finance committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment defines how carried forward funds must be accounted.02.20.2013 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment deletes the requirement  that money has to be in a separate reserve account.Summary of the bill as introduced: Clarifies that local accommodation tax revenues may be used for beach renourishment and allows a municipality by a two thirds vote to hold the funds for more than two years if the funds are designated for control and repair of waterfront erosion.  
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 184 Status Date: 6/10/2014
Keywords: Accommodations/Hospitality Taxes
Passed
S 0437 Allows the four percent property tax rate on certain properties05.14.2014 The House Ways and Means committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.19.2013 The Senate Finance committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment changes the date to tax year 2013.03.05.2013 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires both state and federal tax returns.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows the owner-occupant of residential property to receive the four percent assessment ratio if the owner is otherwise qualified and the residence is not rented for more than 100 days a year.  
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 259 Status Date: 6/26/2014
Keywords: Property Taxes
Passed
S 0642 Encourages school districts to use energy efficiency incentivesSummary of the bill as introduced: Encourages school districts in the state to avail themselves of all available energy efficiency incentives and rebates provided by their local utilities.
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Ed
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 5/14/2013
Keywords: Utilities
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S 0890 Makes changes to the requirements governing coastal zone critical areas05.08.2014 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report. 05.08.2014 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Environmental Affairs I subcommitee gave this bill a favorable report.02.27.2014 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources committee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments.02.05.2014 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Environmental subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Deletes the emergency order exception to orders by appointed officials of counties and municipalities. 
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Debate adjourned Status Date: 6/5/2014
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0891 Increases the gasoline user fee by two cents per year until the fee reaches 36 centsSummary of the bill as introduced: Increases the gasoline user fee by two cents per year until the fee reaches 36 cents.
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/14/2014
Keywords: Sales Taxes Transportation
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S 0985 Fairness in Lodging Act05.14.2014 The House Ways and Means committee gave this bill a favorable report. 05.13.2014 The House Ways and Means Revenue Policy subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 03.04.2014 The Senate Finance committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.27.2014 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Taxation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows municipalities and counties by ordinance to implement additional enforcement provisions for the business license tax and local accommodations tax for tourist rental properties.
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 261 Status Date: 6/26/2014
Keywords: Accommodations/Hospitality Taxes Business License
Passed
S 1095 Allows counties to increase millage rates for mental health servicesSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a county council to impose by referendum up to a sixth-tenths millage increase for mental health services.
Sponsor: Raymond E. Cleary III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 3/11/2014
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Property Taxes
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