HB 1320 (2020): establishing a renter's insurance notification requirement.

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HB 1320 (2020)

establishing a renter's insurance notification requirement.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0650h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 18–1, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 287–51. The committee held a work session on September 1, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2020, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 13, 2020, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2020, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2020, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 1, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 287, nays 51, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 28, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/28/2020 01:15 pm LOB 302
  • February 13, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2020 09:30 am LOB 302
  • February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 302
  • February 21, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2020 02:00 pm LOB 302
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:30 am LOB 302
  • March 5, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0650h
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 18-1; RC)
  • March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 287-51 03/11/2020
  • September 1, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/01/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/99708430633 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 29, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-3)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 473 (2022): establishing a renter's insurance notification requirement.

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