HB 1196 (2016): relative to the amount of a money judgment for unpaid rent.
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HB 1196 (2016)
relative to the amount of a money judgment for unpaid rent.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Brian Chirichiello (R - Rock 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Steven Beaudoin (R - Straf 9)
- Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Laura Jones (R - Straf 24)
- Rep. Tammy Simmons (R - Hills 17)
- Rep. Joseph Lachance (R - Hills 8)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 37)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 3, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
- January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 01:00 PM LOB 208
- February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016
Laws It Would Change
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- HB 1598-FN (2026): relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes.