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2011 House Bill 1708: Concerning mechanics' and materialmen's claims of liens
Introduced by Rep. Jim Moeller (Vancouver) (D) on January 31, 2011
Requires a corporate representative, attorney, lien filing agent, or other individual authorized to act on the claimant's behalf, to indicate the individual's capacity to sign on behalf of the claimant on mechanics’ and materialmens’ claims of liens.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Labor & Workforce Development Committee on January 31, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on February 16, 2011
Expresses legislative intent to clarify the sufficiency of the "safe harbor" form, the procedures that are applicable in lien foreclosure actions, and the provisions that are liberally construed. It requires the lien claimant to affirmatively state that the lien claim is not frivolous, is made with reasonable cause, and is not clearly excessive, consistent with the form of the lien claim. It specifies that "all aspects" of certain provisions of the lien law are to be liberally construed to protect the interests of lien claimants.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 16, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 17, 2011
Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Moeller (Vancouver) (D) on March 4, 2011
To require that the lien claim must be signed before a notary public.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2011
To change the requirements for signing a lien claim, and adds a paragrap consistent with the changes to the statutory form. Makes certain court rules applicable to civil actions to foreclose lien claims. Specifies that "all aspects" of certain provisions of the lien law are liberally construed.
Received in the Senate on March 7, 2011
Referred to the Senate Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee on March 7, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on April 9, 2011
Received in the House on January 12, 2012
Referred to the House Labor & Workforce Development Committee on January 12, 2012