HB 54 (1999): allowing simultaneous service of a demand for rent and a notice to quit.
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HB 54 (1999)
allowing simultaneous service of a demand for rent and a notice to quit.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Housing
- Chapter law: 6
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. On January 28, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 11, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 23, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 31, 1999, making it Chapter 6 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
- March 3, 1999, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
Votes
- March 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ10, p125
- January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/05/99 due on
- January 13, 1999: Hearing Jan 13 10:30 Rm208,LOB
- January 21, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Jan 28 (vote: 19-1;CC)
- January 28, 1999: Passed; HJ15,p191 + 194
- February 11, 1999: Introduction and referred to Public Affairs
- March 3, 1999: Hearing, 3/3/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:20 p.m
- March 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 3/17/99
- March 17, 1999: OTP, MA, VV; OT3rdg., MA, VV
- March 18, 1999: Enrolled; HJ33, p670
- March 23, 1999: Enrolled
- March 31, 1999: Signed by the Governor 3/31/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0006