HB 468-LOCAL (1997): eliminating a requirement that registers of deeds keep original copies of officers' returns of attachments and writs of execution on file permanently.
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HB 468-LOCAL (1997)
eliminating a requirement that registers of deeds keep original copies of officers' returns of attachments and writs of execution on file permanently.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 203
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 28, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 203 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Noyes (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Stickney (Rock 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 28, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- April 16, 1997, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ17,P256
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 28, 1997: HEARING FEB28 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0527>; HC32,P696
- March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1092 + 1110
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P154
- April 16, 1997: HEARING APR16 10:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
- May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 8-0)
- May 22, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ20,P400 + 409
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
- June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0203