HB 178 (2005): requiring disclosure of documents prior to a residential real estate closing.

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HB 178 (2005)

requiring disclosure of documents prior to a residential real estate closing.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Property - Real and Personal

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2005. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2005 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 1, 2005, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep D Flanders>

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 19, 2005: Hearing Jan 19 2:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 1, 2005: Subcom Work Session Feb 1 2:00 RM302,LOB <Rep D Flanders>
  • February 8, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 15 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 15, 2005: ITL MA

Laws It Would Change

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