SB 456 (2004): relative to record books maintained by registers of deeds.

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SB 456 (2004)

relative to record books maintained by registers of deeds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Counties
  • Chapter law: 60

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 60 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2004, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • March 30, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • February 4, 2004: Hearing; February 4, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC3
  • February 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/12/04]; SC6
  • February 5, 2004: 02/05/2004 Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 12, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 30, 2004: Hearing Mar 30 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 31, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • April 15, 2004: Passed
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2004 Eff: 07/02/2004 Chap: 0060

Laws It Would Change

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