IN HB1331 | 2019 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Enrolled on April 16 2019 - 75% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-04-22 - Senate advisors appointed: Rogers and Lanane
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Enrolled on April 16 2019 - 75% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-04-22 - Senate advisors appointed: Rogers and Lanane
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Homeowners associations. Provides that, subject to certain specified exceptions, a homeowners association may not: (1) prohibit the owner of a dwelling unit from installing a solar energy system; (2) impose unreasonable limitations on the owner's ability to install or use a solar energy system; or (3) require the removal of a solar energy system that has been installed. Provides, however, that a homeowners association may require: (1) compliance with screening requirements imposed by the homeowners association; and (2) preapproval of the location of a solar energy system and of the manner in which the solar energy system is installed. Applies only to rules, covenants, declarations of restrictions, and other governing documents adopted or amended by a homeowners association after June 30, 2019. Provides that if a party to a dispute involving a homeowners association requests mediation, mediation is mandatory. Provides that if neither party requests mediation, or if mediation is unsuccessful, a claimant may begin legal proceedings. Requires a mediation to be conducted in compliance with the Indiana supreme court rules for alternative dispute resolution. Makes corresponding amendments to the provisions regarding grievance resolutions involving condominium associations.
Title
Homeowners associations. Provides that, subject to certain specified exceptions, a homeowners association may not: (1) prohibit the owner of a dwelling unit from installing a solar energy system; (2) impose unreasonable limitations on the owner's ability to install or use a solar energy system; or (3) require the removal of a solar energy system that has been installed. Provides, however, that a homeowners association may require: (1) compliance with screening requirements imposed by the homeowners association; and (2) preapproval of the location of a solar energy system and of the manner in which the solar energy system is installed. Applies only to rules, covenants, declarations of restrictions, and other governing documents adopted or amended by a homeowners association after June 30, 2019. Provides that if a party to a dispute involving a homeowners association requests mediation, mediation is mandatory. Provides that if neither party requests mediation, or if mediation is unsuccessful, a claimant may begin legal proceedings. Requires a mediation to be conducted in compliance with the Indiana supreme court rules for alternative dispute resolution. Makes corresponding amendments to the provisions regarding grievance resolutions involving condominium associations.
Sponsors
Rep. Mike Speedy [R] | Rep. Carey Hamilton [D] | Rep. Gerald Torr [R] | Rep. Matt Pierce [D] |
Sen. Aaron Freeman [R] | Sen. James Merritt [R] | Sen. Mark Stoops [D] | Sen. Lonnie Randolph [D] |
Roll Calls
2019-04-16 - Senate - Senate - Third reading (Y: 31 N: 14 NV: 4 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2019-04-03 - Senate - Senate - Committee Vote (Y: 8 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-02-19 - House - Third reading (Y: 90 N: 6 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2019-02-13 - House - House - Committee Vote (Y: 7 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2019-04-03 - Senate - Senate - Committee Vote (Y: 8 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-02-19 - House - Third reading (Y: 90 N: 6 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2019-02-13 - House - House - Committee Vote (Y: 7 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-04-22 | Senate | Senate advisors appointed: Rogers and Lanane |
2019-04-22 | Senate | Senate conferees appointed: Freeman and Taylor G |
2019-04-22 | House | Representative Bacon added as advisor |
2019-04-18 | House | House advisors appointed: DeVon, Morrison, Pressel and Pierce |
2019-04-18 | House | House conferees appointed: Speedy and Hamilton |
2019-04-18 | House | House dissented from Senate amendments |
2019-04-18 | House | Motion to dissent filed |
2019-04-16 | Senate | Returned to the House with amendments |
2019-04-16 | Senate | Third reading: passed; Roll Call 486: yeas 31, nays 14 |
2019-04-11 | Senate | Amendment #4 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote |
2019-04-11 | Senate | Amendment #3 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote |
2019-04-11 | Senate | Amendment #2 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote |
2019-04-11 | Senate | Amendment #5 (Sandlin) prevailed; voice vote |
2019-04-11 | Senate | Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed |
2019-04-09 | Senate | Senator Randolph added as cosponsor |
2019-04-09 | Senate | Senator Stoops added as cosponsor |
2019-04-04 | Senate | Committee report: amend do pass, adopted |
2019-03-04 | Senate | First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary |
2019-02-20 | House | Referred to the Senate |
2019-02-19 | House | Senate sponsors: Senators Freeman and Merritt |
2019-02-19 | House | Third reading: passed; Roll Call 223: yeas 90, nays 6 |
2019-02-18 | House | Second reading: ordered engrossed |
2019-02-14 | House | Committee report: amend do pass, adopted |
2019-02-04 | House | Representatives Torr and Pierce added as coauthors |
2019-01-29 | House | Representative Hamilton added as coauthor |
2019-01-14 | House | First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications |
2019-01-14 | House | Authored by Representative Speedy |