FINAL BILL REPORT

                  SSB 5166

                           C 75 L 95

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Regarding the renewal of judgments and the extension of judgment liens.

Sponsors:  Senate Committee on Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senator Smith).

Senate Committee on Law & Justice

House Committee on Law & Justice

Background:  In 1994, the Legislature enacted a law that permits civil judgments to be renewed and enforced for an additional ten-year period.  However, no language was included to extend a judgment lien based on an underlying judgment that has been renewed under this statute.

Summary:  A lien based upon an underlying judgment that is renewed continues in force for an additional ten-year period.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate    47 0

House     95 0

Effective:  July 23, 1995