The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 604 on voiding and releasing of claims in land interests. The bill does the following: adds a provision to the statute concerning marketable title for real property to provide that after a person has filed a claim for an interest in land, the claim is void if: (1) the owner of the property subject to the claim (or any person having an … [Read more...] about Voiding and releasing of claims in land interests
Judgment liens
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard Rep Torr’s HB 1055 on judgment liens. This bill permits a person to discharge a mechanic’s lien by filing an indemnification or payment bond with the recorder’s office in an amount equal to at least 150% of the lien and specifies certain requirements concerning the recording of an indemnification or payment bond. At a previ … [Read more...] about Judgment liens
Disputes involving homeowners associations
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Burton’s HB 1138 on disputes involving home owners associations. The bill provides that if mediation is mandatory if either party requests it. The bill further provides that if neither party requests mediation, or if mediation is unsuccessful, a claimant may begin legal proceedings. The House Judiciary Committee o … [Read more...] about Disputes involving homeowners associations
Department of Child Services matters
The House Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs heard HB 1198 authored by Rep. Frizzell on Department of Child Services matters. The bill defines “child”, for purposes of filing a petition to terminate a parent-child relationship involving a delinquent child or child in need of services, as an individual who is less than 18 years of age. The bill also updates the list of … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services matters
Electronic estate planning
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. J. Young’s HB 1591 concerning electronic estate planning. This bill allows a person to contest two or more wills if there is prima facie evidence that: (1) the decedent suffered from an irreversible medical or psychiatric condition that predated the earliest will to be challenged; or (2) a party beneficially int … [Read more...] about Electronic estate planning