BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1708

HB 1708: Mechanics' claims of liens

Concerning mechanics' and materialmen's claims of liens.

Summary

Changes the requirements for signing a lien claim, and adds a paragraph consistent with the changes to the statutory form.
Makes certain court rules applicable to civil actions to foreclose lien claims.
Specifies that "all aspects" of certain provisions of the lien law are liberally construed.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1708), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

IntroducedJan 31, 2011
Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
Passed HouseMar 4, 2011
Passed Senatestopped here
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Prime sponsor: Jim Moeller (D-49)
Introduced: January 31, 2011 in the House
Last action: April 11, 2012
Versions: HB 1708, ESHB 1708

AN ACT Relating to mechanics' and materialmen's claims of liens;

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2011

Version voted on: ESHB 1708

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	56	0	0	0
Republican	41	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Gary Alexander R-20

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History

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1708)
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1708)
Jan 12, 2012Referred to Labor & Workforce Development. (ESHB 1708)
Jan 12, 2012Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1708)
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1708)
Nov 28, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1708)
Apr 26, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1708)
Apr 22, 2011Referred to Rules. (ESHB 1708)
Apr 22, 2011By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1708)
Apr 9, 2011Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1708)
Apr 5, 2011Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 25, 2011LCCP - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 25, 2011Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 7, 2011First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 4, 2011Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 4, 2011Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 4, 2011Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 4, 20111st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 4, 20111st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 2, 2011Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 2, 2011Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 1, 2011Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (ESHB 1708)
Mar 1, 2011Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
Feb 17, 2011Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1708)
Feb 17, 2011Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 15, 2011LWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1708)
Feb 15, 2011LWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 15, 2011LWD - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 31, 2011First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development.

HB 1708 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1708 (2025–26) Homelessness info. dashboard · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1708 (2023–24) Ballots/online portal · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1708 (2021–22) Audio-only telemed fac fees · Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2022
HB 1708 (2019–20) Fishing and hunting licenses · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1708 (2017–18) Retirement system opt-out · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1708 (2015–16) Irrigation distr. facilities · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1708 (2013–14) Office of financial recovery · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1708 (2009–10) Lands adjacent to Maury Is. · Did not pass · died in committee

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