SB 126 (2005): establishing a committee to study the appeals process in cases between landlords and tenants.

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SB 126 (2005)

establishing a committee to study the appeals process in cases between landlords and tenants.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 45

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 17, 2005 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 April 5, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2005, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100
  • April 5, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 9, 2005: Hearing; February 9, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC5
  • February 10, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/17/05]; SC7
  • February 15, 2005: 02/15/2005 Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 17, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 17, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing Apr 5 1:30 RM301,LOB
  • April 26, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 4 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • May 4, 2005: Passed
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 05/17/05; Eff. Date 05/17/05; Chapter 0045

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