HB 1490 (2018): relative to limits on money judgments in landlord-tenant cases.
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HB 1490 (2018)
relative to limits on money judgments in landlord-tenant cases.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Twombly (R - Hills 34) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Mariellen MacKay (R - Hills 30)
- Rep. Tracy Emerick (R - Rock 21)
- Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Bill Ohm (R - Hills 36)
- Rep. Donald LeBrun (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Carl Seidel (R - Hills 28)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 20, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 6, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
- January 24, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/24/2018 02:00 PM LOB 208
- February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 208
- March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2018