THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair

MEASURES DEFERRED TO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004

TIME:

9:30 AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):

(Deferred from Tuesday, February 10, 2004)

SB 2118

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.

Requires a notice of claim process prior to any action against a construction professional and limit damages for any action claiming damages, indemnity, or contribution in connection with construction defects.

CPH, JHW

SB 2119

RELATING TO DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONCILIATION PANEL.

Repeals court considerations of unsuitability of case for the design professional conciliation panel; provides for a standard of a fair and reasonable outcome to all parties concerned.

CPH, JHW

SB 2120

RELATING TO THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONCILIATION PANEL.

Requires an affidavit of merit to be filed with a claim against a design professional.

CPH, JHW

SB 2358

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS.

Allows contractors the opportunity to repair construction defects prior to litigation; outlines process to be followed before litigation is filed.

CPH, JHW

SB 2885

RELATING TO THE RESOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CLAIMS.

Sets forth: (1) the rights and requirements of claimants when bringing claims against contractors and design professional for construction defects; and (2) the contractors' and design professional's rights and requirements in response to claims regarding construction defects in certain residential dwellings.

CPH, JHW

SB 3060

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS RECOVERY FUND.

Revises process for claimants to recover from the contractors recovery fund. Establishes board of trustees for the recovery fund.

CPH, WAM

     

 

No testimony will be accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740.