H 4687
An Act relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years
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Bill overview
This bill addresses property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years. It is a petition, with city council approval, led by Representatives Owens and Lawn, seeking changes to the current property tax system. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue and has undergone hearings and revisions.
Key provisions
- Establishes property tax classifications for the city of Watertown.
- The petition was submitted by Steven Owens, with approval from the Watertown city council.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- The bill has been subject to hearings and revisions.
- The bill relates to property tax classifications.
- The bill concerns fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years.
- The bill is a petition for changes to Watertown's property tax system.
- The bill was reported to the committee on Joint Rules.
Who is affected
- Residents of Watertown
- The City of Watertown
- Property owners in Watertown
- The Watertown City Council
- Taxpayers in Watertown
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the existing property tax classifications in Watertown.
- It is a petition seeking modifications to the current system.
- The bill has been reviewed and revised through committee hearings.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Steven Owens
Cosponsors
Jr. John J. Lawn
Steven Owens
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Bill H.4687 194th (Current)
An Act relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Owens (with the approval of the city council) relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Steven Owens , John J. Lawn, Jr. Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue City/Town: Watertown
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4687
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/16/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Reported date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026 |
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