Relating to certificates of good standing.
Summary
Expands eligibility of Certificate of Good Standing to include persons convicted of person felony or person Class A misdemeanor. Requires court to provide copy of petition for certificate to district attorney. Provides that, in negligence actions against landlord for renting or leasing to specific tenant, fact that tenant has valid Certificate of Good Standing creates rebuttable presumption that landlord was not negligent. Prohibits denial of license, permit, registration, certificate or other qualification to engage in practice of profession, occupation or business, or preclusion from volunteering in school, based solely on prior criminal conviction if person has Certificate of Good Standing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
Floor votes
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 14, 2019
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Feb 12, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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