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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1241

HB 1241: Construction liens

Concerning construction liens for improvements on a single-family home.

Summary

  • Materialmen's liens for furnishing materials, supplies or equipment for the alteration or repair of a single family residence may not exceed the amount of the construction contract. Liens may be enforced against the property only to the extent of the balance of the contract price not yet paid when the lien notice is given.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1241), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 19, 1991
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Michael Heavey (D-34)
Introduced
January 23, 1991 in the House
Last action
January 13, 1992
Versions
HB 1241, SHB 1241

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michael Heavey (D-34)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Grace Cole D-1Ken Jacobsen D-46Arthur Wang D-27Evan Jones D-24Ron Meyers D-26Marlin Appelwick D-46Karen Fraser D-22Lawrence Phillips D-36Maria Cantwell D-44

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 19, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1241
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

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HB 1241 in other sessions

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