HB 211 (2013): relative to service of demand for rent and eviction notice.

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HB 211 (2013)

relative to service of demand for rent and eviction notice.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 87

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 14, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2013, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 30, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 19, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 22, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/22/2013 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 30, 2013: Executive Session: 1/30/2013 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 31, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 6 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 6, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 19, 2013: Hearing: 3/19/13, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC12
  • April 23, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/2/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
  • May 2, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 2, 2013: Enrolled
  • May 8, 2013: Enrolled; HJ41, PG.1424
  • June 20, 2013: Signed by Governor 06/20/2013; Effective 08/19/2013; Chapter 0087

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