HB 469 (2005): regulating disputes between homeowners and contractors relative to residential construction defects.

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HB 469 (2005)

regulating disputes between homeowners and contractors relative to residential construction defects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 155

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 February 24, 2005, March 10, 2005 and March 17, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. 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 Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1165). The committee's amendment (1165) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 (1412) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2005, making it Chapter 155 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 24, 2005, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 17, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Matt Quandt>
  • April 14, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 2:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 22, 2005: (Subcom: Reps Matthew Quandt, Reardon & J Martin)
  • February 24, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 24 10:30 RM302,LOB
  • March 10, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 10 after session RM302,LOB <Rep Matt Quandt>
  • March 17, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 17 9:30 RM302,LOB <Rep Matt Quandt>
  • March 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • March 22, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0670}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 14, 2005: Hearing; April 14, 2005, Room 100, SH, 3:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 15, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1165} [04/21/05]; SC16, Pg.9-10
  • April 21, 2005: Committee Amendment(1165}, AA, VV
  • April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1165}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep S Francoeur MA VV
  • May 25, 2005: Hearing; === CANCELLED === May 25, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1412}, Adopted
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled Am{1412}, Adopted
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 21, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/21/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0155

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