SB 50 (2015): relative to the notice required prior to foreclosure of residential property.

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SB 50 (2015)

relative to the notice required prior to foreclosure of residential property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 177

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0507s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0507s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2015 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 11, 2015 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2015. The committee held a work session on April 28, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 12, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1366h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1366h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 4, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1366h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2015, making it Chapter 177 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2015, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 2, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 28, 2015, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 12, 2015, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 5, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0507s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1366h — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1366h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • January 27, 2015: Hearing:=== CANCELLED === 1/27/15, Room 100, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC7
  • February 3, 2015: Hearing: 2/3/15, Room 100, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC8
  • February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0507s, 3/5/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Amendment 0507s, AA, VV
  • March 5, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0507s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 2, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/2/2015 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • April 28, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/28/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 12, 2015: Executive Session: 5/12/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1366h (NT) for Jun 3 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2015: Amendment #1366h: AA VV
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1366h: MA VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1366h, MA, VV
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/11/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/11/2015)
  • June 26, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/2015; Chapter 0177; Effective 01/01/2016

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