HB 1257 (1998): authorizing landlords to conduct criminal background checks on prospective tenants with the consent of the prospective tenants.
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HB 1257 (1998)
authorizing landlords to conduct criminal background checks on prospective tenants with the consent of the prospective tenants.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Commerce
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Adams (Merr 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Langley (Rock 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ3,P101
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/09/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 4, 1998: HEARING FEB04 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 11, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 11-1;CC)
- March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ21,P1087