HB 270 (2019): relative to commencement of foreclosure by civil action.

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HB 270 (2019)

relative to commencement of foreclosure by civil action.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 14, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 184–183. On February 14, 2019 the House adopted “Reconsider” on a roll call 200–168, on a motion by Rep. George Sykes. On February 14, 2019 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 161–207, on a motion by Rep. James Spillane. On February 14, 2019 the House failed “Recommit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Janvrin. On February 14, 2019 the House rejected a motion to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a division vote 156–212, on a motion by Rep. Burt. On February 14, 2019 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 166–203. On February 14, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 208–161. On February 14, 2019 the House failed “Reconsider” on a roll call 151–216, on a motion by Rep. James Spillane. On February 14, 2019 the bill was referred to the Finance committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 46(f). It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 14, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 30, 2019 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB208
  • January 22, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 14, 2019, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 184, nays 183, passed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Reconsider — yeas 200, nays 168, passed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 166, nays 203, failed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Lay on Table — yeas 161, nays 207, failed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Recommit — voice vote, failed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 156, nays 212, failed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 208, nays 161, passed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Consideration — yeas 223, nays 142, passed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Reconsider — yeas 151, nays 216, failed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 15, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/15/2019 11:00 am LOB208
  • January 22, 2019: Executive Session: 01/22/2019 01:00 pm LOB 208
  • January 24, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 14, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/14/2019 (Vote 13-5; RC)
  • February 14, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 184-183 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Reconsider (Rep. Sykes): MA RC 200-168 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Lay on Table (Rep. Spillane): MF DV 161-207 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Recommit (Rep. Janvrin): MF VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Burt): MF DV 156-212 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 166-203 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA RC 208-161 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Reconsider (Rep. Spillane): MF RC 151-216 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Referred to Finance 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 46(f) 02/14/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Introduced 03/07/2019 and Referred to Commerce
  • May 14, 2019: Hearing: 05/14/2019, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/30/2019

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