HB 299 (2005): establishing a committee to study state laws governing liens for labor and materials.

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HB 299 (2005)

establishing a committee to study state laws governing liens for labor and materials.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 137

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee held work sessions on March 16, 2005 and March 22, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee held a work session on March 23, 2005. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1311) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 16, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 22, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 23, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 14, 2005, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 1:30 RM302,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 16 9:30 RM302,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: (Subcom: Reps Reardon, J Martin & Pelkey)
  • March 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 22 9:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 22, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0843}(New Title)
  • March 23, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 23 9:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 14, 2005: Hearing; April 14, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 9:15 a.m.; SC15
  • April 20, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/28/05]; SC17
  • April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1311}, Adopted
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled Am{1311}, Adopted
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2005 Eff: 6/17/2005 Chap: 0137

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