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Senate committee advances bill removing 30‑day trial demand for mechanics’ liens
Summary
The Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee voted to send Senate Bill 1005 to the Senate floor with a “do pass” recommendation. The bill deletes a code provision that lets a lien claimant force a 30‑day trial and displace other court settings; supporters said the change restores fairness in scheduling while preserving bond protections.
Senate Commerce and Human Resources advanced Senate Bill 1005 on a voice vote, sending the measure to the full Senate with a recommendation that it “do pass.” The bill would remove a provision that lets a claimant who files a mechanics’ or materialman’s lien require the court to reschedule other cases and hold a trial within 30 days.
Senator Todd Lakey, presenting the bill, told the committee the…
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