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Modifying provisions related to certain affidavits accepted by county recorders for updating county transfer books and indexes when a conveyance of real estate has not occurred
Sponsored by the House Local Government Committee
Topics:Housing & propertyCities & counties
Same legislation: HSB 261
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedMarch 2, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeMarch 2, 2021
- Done: House committeeMarch 3, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 10, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateMay 17, 202145–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 24, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawJune 8, 2021
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What’s in it
AI summary County recorders currently use certain affidavits to update property records when a real estate transfer hasn't happened. This change removes a requirement that the information in those affidavits must be "substantially" complete. This affects how local officials update their books and indexes for property ownership.1
Read the official explanation
This bill modifies provisions related to certain affidavits accepted by county recorders for updating county transfer books and indexes when a conveyance of real estate has not occurred by striking the word “substantially” to describe what the affidavit must contain.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 16, 2021. On March 24, 2021 it recommended passage.
- Sen. Mike Klimesh REmail
- Sen. Dawn Driscoll REmail
- Sen. T. Taylor
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
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