Bill Summary
HB 701 Wrecker and Towing-Storage Operators (2023 Session)
Wrecker and Towing-Storage Operators: Prohibits exclusion of wrecker operators from wrecker operator system based solely on prior felony conviction; provides lien can only be placed on specified fees; requires towing-storage operator to accept specified payment methods; removes requirements for law enforcement agencies & DHSMV; revises timeframes & service method for notices & sale of vehicles or vessels; requires posting of bond be done in specified manner; restricting imposition of storage charges; revises permissions to inspect vehicle & vessel; provides procedures & requirements for acquiring bond to release liens. Effective Date: July 1, 2023
02/09/23
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Filed
02/21/23
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Referred to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; Infrastructure Strategies Committee
02/21/23
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Now in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
03/20/23
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On Committee agenda - Transportation & Modals Subcommittee, 03/22/23, 4:00 pm, 404 H - PCS
03/22/23
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Favorable with CS by Transportation & Modals Subcommittee; 15 Yeas, 0 Nays
03/22/23
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Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
03/23/23
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Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee
03/23/23
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On Committee agenda - Civil Justice Subcommittee, 03/27/23, 8:00 am, 404 H
03/27/23
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Favorable by Civil Justice Subcommittee; 16 Yeas, 0 Nays
03/27/23
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Now in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
05/05/23
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Died in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
No amendments to this bill text filed.
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