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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1644

HB 1644: Deeds of trust reconveyances

Concerning reconveyances of deeds of trust.

Summary

  • Allows a title insurance company, title insurance agent, licensed escrow agent, attorney, or agent acting on behalf of one of those entities, to request the trustee to reconvey a deed of trust if the beneficiary fails to do so after a certain period of time.
  • Establishes a process for certain title insurance companies and title insurance agents to release a deed of trust when there has not been a reconveyance after a certain period of time and if certain notice requirements are met.
  • Makes insurance companies and title insurance agents liable to any party for damages sustained by reason of the issuance, execution, or recording of the release of a deed of trust.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1644), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2009
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marcie Maxwell (D-41)
Introduced
January 26, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Versions
HB 1644, SHB 1644

AN ACT Relating to reconveyances of deeds of trust;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marcie Maxwell (D-41)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Mark Miloscia D-30Judy Clibborn D-41Timm Ormsby D-3Christopher Hurst D-31Tami Green D-28Tina Orwall D-33

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1644)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Judiciary. (SHB 1644)
  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1644)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1644)
  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  7. Referred to Judiciary.
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1644)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  11. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1644)
  12. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  13. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  14. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1644 in other sessions

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