HB 1602 (2018): establishing an assurance deed and procedures therefor.

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HB 1602 (2018)

establishing an assurance deed and procedures therefor.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Property - Real and Personal

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 2, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 8.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2018, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 20, 2018, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 305
  • September 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302
  • October 2, 2018, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 13, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/13/2018 02:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 20, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/20/2018 09:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 302
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • September 18, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB302
  • October 2, 2018: Executive Session: 10/02/2018 01:30 PM LOB302
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 9-8)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 601 (2020): establishing an assurance deed and procedures therefor.

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