HB 219-FN (1989): relative to filing deeds and instruments with the register of deeds.

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HB 219-FN (1989)

relative to filing deeds and instruments with the register of deeds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Counties
  • Chapter law: 154

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 2, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gage (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Sytek (Rock 20)
  • Rep. LaMar (Ches 16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 27, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CTY GOVT
  • January 23, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/23/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • February 1, 1989: HEARING 02/01/89 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CTY GOVT
  • February 22, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/2 VOTE (14-0;CC); PROP COMM AM, HC29, P558
  • March 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ35, P772 + 798
  • March 3, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 22, 1989: HEARING 3/22/89 10:00 RM 104 FOR:PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 27, 1989: RESCHEDULED HEARING 3/27/89 10:00 RM 104LOB FOR:PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • April 19, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • April 20, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • May 2, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 4, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 7/16/89 CHAP: 154

Laws It Would Change

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