HB 409 (2013): relative to the issuance of a default judgment in landlord-tenant actions.
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HB 409 (2013)
relative to the issuance of a default judgment in landlord-tenant actions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2013 and February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–4 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 240–110.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 42)
- Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 39)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 12, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 204
- February 19, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 19, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 240, nays 110, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 31, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/31/2013 1:30 PM LOB 208
- February 12, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2013 9:00 AM LOB 204
- February 19, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2013 9:00 AM LOB 208
- February 19, 2013: Executive Session: 2/19/2013 1:00 PM LOB 208
- February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 15-4; Part I, RC)
- March 6, 2013: Special Order to Mar 13 Without Objection
- March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 240-110