1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 184

CHAPTER NUMBER: 435 File Code: Real Property Prior Year Introduction As: HB 274/95 - ECM Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 196
Sponsored By:
Delegates V. Mitchell and Love
Entitled:
Mechanic's Lien - Building Construction or Improvement Costs

Synopsis:

Altering current law to provide that if the costs of constructing or improving a building are the lesser of 15% of the value of the building, the building is subject to the establishment of a lien against it.

Legislative History

House Action
1/17
First Reading Economic Matters
1/24
Hearing 2/1 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
2/13
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2/15
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
3/30
Returned Passed
5/14
Signed by the Governor Chapter 435
Senate Action
2/16
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
4/3
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/1
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/2
Third Reading Passed (43-1)
Sponsored by:
Delegate Van T. Mitchell, District 28
Delegate Mary Ann Love, District 32
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSTRUCTION
MECHANICS' LIENS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Real Property
( 9-102 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments:
House
Number: 303854/1 (PDF) Offered on: FEBRUARY 13, 1996 at: 10:29 Status: Adopted