Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-07-21 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-07-21 House Journal Page 1967 HB 236 The following letter, dated June 11, 1993, was received: "Dear Speaker Barnes: I am allowing the following bill to become law without my signature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 1993-07-21 House Journal Page 1968 HB 236 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 236(RLS) am S "An Act relating to notices for the sale of certain real property." Chapter 58, SLA 1993 Effective Date: September 9, 1993 The goal of this bill is to establish clear standards for determining the definition "newspapers of general circulation" for notices of sale on execution of property. While I have concerns that the minimum standards in that definition may not always be appropriate, I believe redefining "newspapers of general circulation" for the purpose of foreclosure notices will provide more targeted notification to interested parties, more cost effective alternatives, and greater competition. The bill sets a minimum "total paid circulation or paid distribution of at least 500 copies, or 10 percent of the total population of the judicial district, whichever is less." I have some concern as to whether 500 is the appropriate level. It may prove to be too low; however, remedial legislation could be proposed to rectify the situation after a reasonable pilot period, should the public raise concerns in this regard. I would have preferred review language or the original 3000 copy circulation threshold. I believe the advantages represented by this legislation outweigh my concerns. Therefore, I have decided to allow CSHB 236(RLS) am S to become law without my signature. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor"