HB 1127 (1998): requiring lending institutions to allow consumers to choose their own attorneys in connection with real estate financing loans.
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HB 1127 (1998)
requiring lending institutions to allow consumers to choose their own attorneys in connection with real estate financing loans.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Commerce
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1998. The committee held a work session on January 27, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–3. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Vachon (Straf 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bickford (Straf 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 1998, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- January 27, 1998, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB (REP SYRACUSA)
Votes
- February 18, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ3,P96
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 20, 1998: HEARING JAN20 1:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- January 27, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN27 9:00 RM302,LOB (REP SYRACUSA)
- February 10, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 10-3)
- February 18, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ18,P961