HB 1116 (2006): relative to service of the notice to quit and writ of summons in landlord tenant actions.

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HB 1116 (2006)

relative to service of the notice to quit and writ of summons in landlord tenant actions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 192

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 2006 and February 14, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0866h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2035). The committee's amendment (2035) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2006, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM208/LOB
  • February 8, 2006, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB
  • February 14, 2006, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB
  • April 10, 2006, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Judiciary
  • January 26, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 26 10:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 8, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 8 3:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 14, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 3:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0866h} for March 7 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {0866h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2006: Hearing; April 10, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2035} [05/04/06]; SC17, Pg.15
  • May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2035}, AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2035}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Dokmo, MA,VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/30/06; Eff. 1/1/07 Chapter 0192

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