1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 286

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegates Doory, Harrison, Curran, T. Murphy, and Opara
Entitled:
Civil Proceedings - Judgments - Exemptions from Execution

Synopsis:

Increasing the amounts exempt from execution on a judgment for property necessary for the debtor's trade or profession, property held for personal, family, or household use, and cash and other property; exempting up to $15,000 of the debtor's interest in property used as a primary residence; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
1/20
First Reading Judiciary
1/22
Hearing 2/6 at 1:00 p.m.
2/19
Favorable Report by Judiciary
2/20
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
2/24
Motion vote previous question (Delegate Healey) Adopted
Third Reading Failed (58-71)
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Ann Marie Doory, District 43
Delegate Gerald J. Curran, District 43
Delegate Hattie N. Harrison, District 45
Delegate Timothy D. Murphy, District 47A
Delegate Clay C. Opara, District 41
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
APPRAISALS
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
EXEMPTIONS
JUDGMENTS
PERSONAL PROPERTY
REAL PROPERTY
SHERIFFS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 11-504 )

Documents:

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