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HB3137 • 2025
Modifies laws related to regulation of real estate professionals.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 389, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 40; Excused, 20--Boshart Davis, Diehl, Elmer, Helfrich, Javadi, Levy B, Lewis, McIntire, Nguyen H, Osborne, Reschke, Ruiz, Scharf, Skarlatos, Sosa, Tran, Wallan, Walters, Wright, Yunker.
Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. Ayes, 21; Nays, 2--Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 7--Gelser Blouin, McLane, Meek, Nash, Patterson, Starr, Taylor.
Carried over to 06-11 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 06-10 by unanimous consent.
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Carried over to 06-03 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 06-02 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 05-29 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 05-28 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 05-27 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill to resolve conflicts. (Printed B-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Housing and Development.
Third reading. Carried by Breese-Iverson. Passed. Ayes, 57; Excused, 3--Lively, Nguyen H, Wallan.
Rules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act changes laws about folks who work as real estate agents. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.8). Modifies laws related to regulation of real estate professionals. Defines "managing principal broker" and prescribes responsibilities. Relating to: Relating to real estate professionals. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned