SB 415 (2018): relative to condominium unit owners' special meetings and voting proxies.

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SB 415 (2018)

relative to condominium unit owners' special meetings and voting proxies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 319

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0510s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0510s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 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 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2018. The committee held work sessions on April 3, 2018, April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1611h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1611h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniel Innis. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John Hunt. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (1994c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-1994c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2018, making it Chapter 319 of the session laws. It took effect on August 24, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • March 28, 2018, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 3, 2018, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 10, 2018, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 301
  • May 15, 2018, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0510s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1611h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 30, 2018: Hearing: 01/30/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0510s , 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0510s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0510s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 01:45 PM LOB 302
  • April 3, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/03/2018 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 10, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/10/2018 01:45 PM LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 01:30 PM LOB 302
  • April 24, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/24/2018 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 LOB 302
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1611h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1611h : AA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1611h: MA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Innis Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Innis, Birdsell, Lasky; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Hunt): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Hunt, Williams, Sanborn, Panasiti 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/15/2018, 11:00 am, Room 100, SH
  • May 16, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-1994c Filed 05/16/2018; As Amended by the House
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 1994c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-1994c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2018; Chapter 0319; Effective 08/24/2018

Laws It Would Change

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