California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 846 — Mechanic's lien: discretionary dismissal.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

The California Constitution grants workers the right to a mechanic's lien for the value of labor and materials provided for the improvement of real property and authorizes the Legislature to provide for the speedy and efficient enforcement of these liens. Existing law authorizes a court to dismiss an action to enforce a mechanic's lien for want of prosecution if it is not brought to trial within 2 years after commencement of the action. This bill would authorize a court to dismiss an action to enforce a mechanic's lien for want of prosecution if a plaintiff does not make a good faith effort to effect service within 6 months after commencement of the action.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  6. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  7. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  8. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.

  10. Read first time. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 846 do?
The California Constitution grants workers the right to a mechanic's lien for the value of labor and materials provided for the improvement of real property and authorizes the Legislature to provide for the speedy and efficient enforcement of these liens. Existing law authorizes a court to dismiss an action to enforce a mechanic's lien for want of prosecution if it is not brought to trial within 2 years after commencement of the action. This bill would authorize a court to dismiss an action to enforce a mechanic's lien for want of prosecution if a plaintiff does not make a good faith effort to effect service within 6 months after commencement of the action.
Who sponsors AB 846?
AB 846 is sponsored by Gallagher, James (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 846?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track AB 846?
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