SB 102 (1995): allowing for discharges of mortgages by affidavit.

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SB 102 (1995)

allowing for discharges of mortgages by affidavit.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Banking and Finance

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 14, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 16, 1995 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1995. The committee held work sessions on April 12, 1995 and April 18, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 25, 1995 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Stawasz (SD12) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Lovejoy (SD6)
  • Sen. Danais (SD20)
  • Rep. Dowling (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB
  • March 29, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 12, 1995, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 18, 1995, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 14, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ2,P28
  • February 7, 1995: HEARING FEB07 02:00 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
  • February 13, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB14
  • February 13, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1260>; SC11,P3
  • February 14, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4,P45 + 50
  • February 16, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ26,P565
  • February 17, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/28/95 DUE ON 05/03/95
  • March 29, 1995: HEARING MAR29 11:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 12, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR12 03:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 18, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR18 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 20, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR25 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
  • April 25, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ59,P1633

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