2014 House Bill 5862

Senate Roll Call 836: Passed

To increase the maximum amount that municipalities can withhold from a property owner’s fire insurance settlement until there is evidence that the property is or will be repaired, replaced, or removed. Under current law local governments can withhold up to $8,295, which is indexed to inflation. The bill would increase this to $12,000.

36 Yeas / 0 Nays
Republican (25 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (11 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)