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HB 2834 — claims against HOAs; filing fees
Last action — Senate Second Reading
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✓Introduced
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
87 added · 101 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes made to House Bill 2834 include increasing the filing fee for claims against homeowners' associations (HOAs) from $100 to $300 per issue claimed in a petition. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Department of Real Estate must administer a dispute resolution process specifically related to community association disputes but is not required to enforce other provisions of the chapter. These updates are important because they aim to streamline the dispute resolution process while establishing a higher cost for filing complaints, which may discourage frivolous claims and ensure that the system is used more responsibly.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
The petitioner shall file a petition with the department and pay a filing fee in an amount to be established by the commissioner OF [$100]$300 [$300] PER ISSUE CLAIMED IN THE PETITION.
Any dispute between an owner and any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization that is engaged in the business of designing, constructing or selling a condominium as defined in section 33-1202 or any property or improvements within a planned community as defined in section 33-1802, including any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization licensed pursuant to this chapter, arising out of or related to the design, construction, condition Houseor Amendmentssale toof H.B.the condominium or any property or improvements within a planned community.
2834 or sale of the condominium or any property or improvements within a planned community.
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[NothingNothing in]in This chapter [shallshall be construed to]to [DOESDOES NOT]NOT increase or decrease or otherwise affect any rights or powers granted to the commissioner of the department of real estate under title 32, chapter 20 with respect to the issuance of public reports.
The commissioner of the department of real estate shall require compliance with [section]section [SECTIONS]SECTIONS 33-1215 and [section]section 33-1219 in connection with the administration of the subdivision laws of this state under title 32, chapter 20, article 4.
The commissioner [shall]shall [IS]IS not -2-be Houserequired Amendments to H.B.administer or enforce any other provisions of this chapter BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 32-2199.01.
2834 [be] required to administer or enforce any other provisions of this chapter [BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 32-2199.01].>> 5 << Sec.
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THE- STATE2 REAL- ESTATE COMMISSIONER IS NOT REQUIRED TO ENFORCE ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 32-2199.01.] ]>> Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform NEAL CARTER 2834CARTER N.docx 02/13/2026 09:32 AM H:
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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (03/09/2026) Current pdf
- HOUSE - Commerce View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to COM - Carter N - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill establishes processes for resolving disputes between homeowners and community associations, as well as clarifies the responsibilities of the State Real Estate Commissioner regarding dispute resolution.
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32-2199.01
the commissioner OF $300 PER ISSUE CLAIMED IN THE PETITION.→ the commissioner $300 per issue claimed in the petition.It clarifies the amount of the filing fee for petitions concerning disputes.
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33-1270
Nothing in This chapter shall be construed to DOES NOT increase→ Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to increaseIt corrects the phrasing for clarity regarding the existing rights and powers of the commissioner.
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33-1270
BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION→ but shall administer the dispute resolution process authorized under sectionIt modifies the requirement for the commissioner regarding the administration of dispute resolution.
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33-1831
THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT INCREASE OR DECREASE OR OTHERWISE AFFECT→ This chapter does not increase or decrease or otherwise affectIt clarifies the existing powers of the State Real Estate Commissioner.
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33-1831
THE STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER IS NOT REQUIRED TO ENFORCE→ The state real estate commissioner is not required to enforceIt specifies the responsibilities of the state real estate commissioner in relation to the administration of subdivision laws.
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33-1831
BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION→ but shall administer the dispute resolution process authorized under sectionIt ensures the commissioner’s responsibility for dispute resolution is clearly stated.
Action History
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Neal Carter · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Neal Carter Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 21 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 52 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Yea |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Yea |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Yea |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Yea |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Yea |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Yea |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican | Not Voting |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2834?
- HB 2834 is sponsored by Neal Carter (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2834?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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