1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 243

File Code: Real Property
Sponsored By:
Senator Ferguson
Entitled:
Mechanics' Liens - Subcontractors and Homeowners - Burden of Proof at Interlocutory Stage

Synopsis:

Establishing that during the interlocutory stage of a mechanic's lien case between a homeowner and a subcontractor, the subcontractor is not required to show that the homeowner is indebted to the contractor; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/3
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/10
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16

Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/17
Favorable with Amendments
Special Order 3/19 (Senator Frosh) Adopted
3/19
Favorable with Amendments
Committee Amendment (Judicial Proceedings) Adopted
Special Order 3/22 (Senator Bromwell) Adopted
3/22
Favorable with Amendments Adopted
Special Order 3/23 (Senator Bromwell) Adopted
3/23
Special Order 3/24 (Senator Ferguson) Adopted
3/24
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/26
Third Reading Failed (19-27)
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CONTRACTORS -see also- HEATING & COOLING; HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; CONDOMINIUMS; MOBILE HOMES
MECHANICS' LIENS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Real Property
( 9-104 , 9-106 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
Senate
Number: 848963/1 (PDF)     Offered on: March 19, 1999   at: 10:50 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
Senate
March 26, 1999: Third Reading Failed (19-27)