HB 1208 (2002): relative to real estate broker liens.

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HB 1208 (2002)

relative to real estate broker liens.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 144

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2002. The committee held work sessions on February 6, 2002, February 13, 2002 and February 15, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 2002, making it Chapter 144 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 6, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • February 13, 2002, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • February 15, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • April 17, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ78, p1993
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 30, 2002: Hearing Jan 30 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • January 30, 2002: (Subcom: Reps L Fraser, T Reardon, DiFruscia, Spiess & D Flanders)
  • February 6, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 6 11:00 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • February 13, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 13 2:00 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • February 15, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 15 11:00 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • February 19, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • February 19, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2746}; HC17, p654-657
  • March 6, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ25, p947-951 + 1036
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 3, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC18
  • April 17, 2002: Hearing; April 17, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC20A
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [04/18/02]; SC26A
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 13, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/13/2002 Eff: 7/12/2002 Chap: 0144

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