HB 1201 (2004): prohibiting the application of the doctrine of adverse possession or prescription when boundary lines can be proven by a preponderance of the evidence.

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HB 1201 (2004)

prohibiting the application of the doctrine of adverse possession or prescription when boundary lines can be proven by a preponderance of the evidence.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 19, 2004. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 267–34.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 2004, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 267, nays 34, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 28, 2004: Hearing Jan 28 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 5, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Feb 19 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 19, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal req Rep Bickford
  • February 19, 2004: ITL Report Adopted DIV(267-34)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 465 (1999): prohibiting the application of the doctrine of adverse possession or prescription when boundary lines can be proven by a preponderance of the evidence.

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