SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2502

BYRepresentatives Cole, Walker and Leonard; by request of Department of Labor and Industries

Regarding construction lien laws.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 20, 1990; February 22, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Lee, Chairman; Anderson, Vice Chairman; McMullen, Matson, Saling, Smitherman, Warnke.

Senate Staff:Dave Cheal (786-7576)

                  February 23, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOR, FEBRUARY 22, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Since July 1, 1989, real property lenders and construction contractors have been required to give informational materials on construction lien laws to their customers.  The master document for the informational material is prepared by the Department of Labor and Industries.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Labor and Industries is authorized to prepare more than one master document for the informational materials on construction lien laws.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Joe Brewer, Department of Labor and Industries (pro)