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Idaho Senate passes bill removing expedited trial requirement for mechanics' liens
Summary
The Idaho Senate on Jan. 31 passed Senate Bill 1005, which deletes a statutory provision that required expedited trials in some mechanics' lien bond disputes; proponents said the change preserves court calendars and encourages use of bonds to keep construction projects moving.
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 1005 on Jan. 31, removing a provision that required courts to give priority trial scheduling to certain mechanics' lien claims when a bond was posted.
Senators approved the bill on a roll call that the presiding officer announced as 32 in favor with three absent; the bill will be transmitted to the House for consideration.
Supporters, led in debate by Senator Leahy, said the provision created an unfair and disruptive preference for one category of claim and could upend court calendars. "This legislation comes from work with our construction industry. It removes an overly aggressive and…
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