HOUSE BILL 616

CHAPTER NUMBER: 44 File Code: Counties - Local Laws

Sponsored By:

Charles County Delegation

Entitled:

Charles County - Homeowners Association Commission - Resolution of Covenant Disputes

Synopsis:

Authorizing Charles County to establish a homeowners association commission with the authority to hear and resolve disputes regarding the enforcement of the recorded covenants and restrictions of a homeowners association by providing alternative dispute resolution services, including binding arbitration.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/7

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/13

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Favorable Report by Environmental Matters

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

3/19

Third Reading Passed (141-0)

3/31

Returned Passed

4/8

Signed by the Governor Chapter 44

Senate Action

3/20

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

4/2

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

3/31

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

4/1

Third Reading Passed (46-0)

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ARBITRATION -see also- MEDIATION

CHARLES COUNTY

COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property

( 11B-104 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):

House

March 19, 2003: Third Reading Passed (141-0)

Senate

April 1, 2003: Third Reading Passed (46-0)