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)