BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1684: Tow truck operator auctions

Concerning moneys received at auctions conducted by registered tow truck operators.

Summary

  • Requires the following in a public auction of abandoned vehicles that is conducted by registered tow truck operators: The money derived from the auction, up to the amount of the registered tow truck operator's lien, shall constitute a payment of the accumulated towing and storage charges and not consideration for the transfer of ownership, title, or possession of the vehicle.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2019
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Kirby (D-29)
Introduced
January 28, 2019 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2020
Companion bill
SB 5668

AN ACT Relating to moneys received at auctions conducted by registered tow truck operators;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Kirby (D-29)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1684 in other sessions

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