HOUSE BILL REPORT

SB 6470

BYSenators Williams, Lee and Rasmussen; by request of Department of Labor and Industries

Regarding construction lien laws.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Majority Report:  Do pass.  (8)

      Signed by Representatives Vekich, Chair; Forner, Jones, R. King, Leonard, Prentice, Walker and Wolfe.

House Staff:Chris Cordes (786-7117)

AS PASSED HOUSE MARCH 2, 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.

Fiscal Note:      Not Requested.

House Committee ‑ Testified For:    Joe Brewer, Department of Labor and Industries.

House Committee - Testified Against:      None.

House Committee - Testimony For:    The bill will permit the Department of Labor and Industries to develop information about construction liens that is targeted to consumer needs.

House Committee - Testimony Against:      No one.