SB 155 (1991): relative to mechanics' liens.
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SB 155 (1991)
relative to mechanics' liens.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 270
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held public hearings on February 14, 1991 and March 7, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 21, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 1991. The committee held a work session on May 1, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1991 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1991, making it Chapter 270 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.
Sponsors
- Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Heath (SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 1991, 3:50 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB
- March 7, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB
- April 18, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
- May 1, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
Votes
- March 21, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS
- February 4, 1991: ==CANCELLED== HEARING FEB04 01:15 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
- February 14, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB14 03:50 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
- March 7, 1991: RECESSED HEARING MAR07 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
- March 20, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR21
- March 20, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC18,P8-9
- March 21, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ12,P157-158 + 165
- March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ60,P1368
- March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON MAY07
- April 18, 1991: HEARING APR18 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- May 1, 1991: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY01 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- May 7, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY14 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- May 14, 1991: PASSED; HJ78,P1807 + 1839
- May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ28,P471
- May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ85,P1920
- June 10, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0270