SB 371 (2012): allowing a lien for labor and materials for professional design services.

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SB 371 (2012)

allowing a lien for labor and materials for professional design services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 158

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0811s). The committee's amendment (0811s) 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 Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2012 and May 1, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1645h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1645h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment 1645h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2012, making it Chapter 158 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102
  • April 10, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2012, 2:45 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 1, 2012, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0811s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1645h — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, Senate: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment 1645h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 17, 2012: Hearing: 1/17/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:10 a.m.; SC3
  • February 16, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0811s, NT, 3/7/12; SC9
  • March 7, 2012: Committee Amendment 0811s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0811s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/10/2012 11:00 AM LOB 302 ==Banking/Business Div==
  • April 24, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 4/24/2012 2:45 PM LOB 302
  • May 1, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2012 10:30 AM LOB 302 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • May 2, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1645h for May 9 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1645h
  • May 9, 2012: Amendment #1645h Adopted, VV
  • May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1645h: MA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment 1645h, MA, VV
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled [Recessed from 5/17/2012 Session]
  • June 7, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2012; Chapter 0158; Effective 01/01/2013

Laws It Would Change

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