BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1452: Title insurers

Providing definitions concerning title insurers.

Summary

  • Clarification is made between an abstract of title, a title policy, and a preliminary title report, commitment, or binder. An abstract of title is a written representation listing all recorded conveyances, instruments, or documents which, by law, impart constructive notice with respect to the chain of title to real property.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1452), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 8, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 15, 1997
Prime sponsor
Les Thomas (R-31)
Introduced
January 27, 1997 in the House
Last action
April 15, 1997
Session law
Chapter 14, Laws of 1997

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Les Thomas (R-31)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1452
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 8, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1452
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican23003
How each member voted

History

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HB 1452 in other sessions

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