BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5234: Lien claimants

Addressing a lien claimant's responsibilities when filing mechanics' and materialmen's liens.

Summary

Requires a construction lien claim to include a concise statement of facts stating why the notice is being filed and include substantiating documentation.
Requires a lien claimant to respond to an owner's request for clarification or additional information regarding the new requirement within 14 days.
Permits a court to consider a lien claimant's failure to respond within the 14-day time period when determining whether a lien is frivolous or advanced without reasonable cause.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5234), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to a lien claimant's responsibilities when filing mechanics' and materialmen's liens;

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

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

SB 5234 (2025–26) Snowmobile registration fees · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5234 (2021–22) Long-term care trust repeal · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5234 (2019–20) Medical marijuana/excise tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5234 (2017–18) AP exam credit · Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2017
SB 5234 (2015–16) Miniature hobby boilers · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5234 (2013–14) Behavioral health services · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5234 (2011–12) Medicine stewardship program · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5234 (2009–10) Extending state route 397 · Did not pass · died in committee