SB 231 (2012): relative to municipal liens.

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SB 231 (2012)

relative to municipal liens.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 178

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0978s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0978s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2012. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1563h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1563h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #1563h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2012, making it Chapter 178 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 4, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 10, 2012, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0978s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1563h — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #1563h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 17, 2012: Hearing: 1/17/12, Room 101, LOB, 9:20 a.m
  • February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0978s, NT, 3/7/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC9
  • March 7, 2012: Committee Amendment 0978s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0978s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 3, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 4/3/2012 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • April 4, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/4/2012 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 10, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 4/10/2012 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1563h for May 15 (Vote 16-0; RC)
  • May 8, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1563h
  • May 16, 2012: Amendment #1563h: AA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1563h: MA VV
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #1563h; MA, VV
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2012: Enrolled (05/23/12)
  • June 11, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2012; Chapter 0178; Effective 08/10/2012

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