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HB3545 • 2025
Establishes when homeowners and condominium association assessments accrue on property deeded to the county in the tax foreclosure process.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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In committee upon adjournment.
Public Hearing held.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Housing and Development.
Third reading. Carried by Javadi. Passed. Ayes, 48; Nays, 4--Boshart Davis, Cate, Drazan, Evans; Excused, 5--Helm, Nguyen H, Owens, Smith G, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Kropf, Nosse, Wallan.
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 22, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 21, 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.
<b>Digest: The Act would establish when charges made by HOAs and condo associations start to accrue on property deeded to the county in a tax foreclosure. The Act would create a lien for the amount of the charges on the property. The Act would bar certain costs from inclusion in the amount of the charges secured by the lien. The Act would say who is liable for the charges and the date on which the lien must be satisfied. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act would exempt property that has been deeded to a county for unpaid taxes from the association fees charged on a home or condo for no more than 6 months. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).</i>] [<i>Provides a temporary exemption from assessments imposed by a homeowners association or by an association of condominium unit owners on foreclosed property that has been deeded to a county.</i>] <b>Establishes when homeowners and condominium association assessments accrue on property deeded to the county in the tax foreclosure process. Creates a lien for the amount of the assessments against the property. Excludes certain costs from the amount of assessments secured by the lien. Establishes the liability for the assessments and the date on which the lien must be satisfied.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to acquisitions of real property by foreclosure for delinquent taxes; prescribing an effective date. Current location: In Senate Committee