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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
SB 5221: Distressd proprty conveyance
Regarding distressed property conveyances.
Summary
Exempts licensed real estate brokers and salespersons from the definition of "distressed home consultant" when the broker or salesperson is providing services governed under the real estate brokerage laws and the services do not result in a distressed home conveyance. Specifies that offering certain services does not make a person a distressed home consultant when the homeowner is represented by an attorney or a licensed real estate broker or salesperson in the transaction. Changes the definitions of "dwelling" and "homeowner."
From the House Bill Report (SB 5221), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2009
IntroducedJan 16, 2009
Out of committeeFeb 2, 2009
Passed SenateFeb 25, 2009
Passed HouseMar 16, 2009
GovernorMar 25, 2009
LawMar 25, 2009
Introduced January 16, 2009 in the Senate
Last action March 25, 2009
Session law Chapter 15, Laws of 2009
Requested by Other
Budget Has a fiscal note
Sponsors (6)
Votes (2)
History (19)
Official bill page & text ↗
AN ACT Relating to distressed property conveyances;
Votes
Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage
Passed February 25, 2009
Version voted on: SB 5221
48 Yea
0 Nay
0 Absent
1 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 31 0 0 0
Republican 17 0 0 1
How each member voted
House · Final Passage
Passed March 16, 2009
Version voted on: SB 5221
89 Yea
0 Nay
0 Absent
8 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 59 0 0 3
Republican 30 0 0 5
How each member voted
History
Mar 25, 2009 Effective date 3/25/2009.
Mar 25, 2009 Chapter 15, 2009 Laws.
Mar 25, 2009 Governor signed.
Mar 19, 2009 Delivered to Governor.
Mar 19, 2009 Speaker signed.
Mar 17, 2009 President signed.
Mar 16, 2009 Third reading, passed; yeas, 89; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 8.
Mar 16, 2009 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Mar 13, 2009 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 13, 2009 Placed on second reading.
Mar 11, 2009 JUDI - Majority; do pass.
Mar 11, 2009 JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 26, 2009 First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Feb 25, 2009 Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Feb 25, 2009 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 10, 2009 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 2, 2009 LCCP - Majority; do pass.
Feb 2, 2009 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 16, 2009 First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.
SB 5221 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
SB 5221 (2025–26) Personal property distraint · Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2025 SB 5221 (2023–24) Opportunity scholarship · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor SB 5221 (2021–22) Accessory dwelling units · Did not pass · died in committee SB 5221 (2019–20) Political comm. disclosures · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House SB 5221 (2017–18) Medical licensure compact · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor SB 5221 (2015–16) Tenant property, disposition · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House SB 5221 (2013–14) Incompetent to stand trial · Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2013 SB 5221 (2011–12) Building safety mutual aid · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
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