Sacramento Report
- January 15, 2013
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Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Extension Bills Introduced in New Legislative Session
Two bills to extend the recently expired mortgage debt forgiveness program, aimed at providing relief for foreclosed-on homeowners, have been introduced in the new legislative session. The state exclusion expired on January 1, 2013....Governor Brown Releases Budget Plan
Governor Brown’s issued his budget proposal calling for eliminating the state deficit and increasing spending by $6.3 billion over the prior fiscal year. The state budget deficit was $25 billion when Brown took office. Brown is proposing ...
- December 18, 2012
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Energy Disclosure Regulations Adopted
New Legislators Converge on Sacramento for Swearing In
Will Prop 13 Property Tax Limitations Be Headed for the Ballot?
- November 20, 2012
- October 16, 2012
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Escrow Provision Expanded to Title Companies
Infrastructure Districts Won’t Replace Redevelopment Authorities
- September 18, 2012
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Notary Changes Signed by the Governor
Findings Regarding Public Trust Lands Enacted
Update to California's Holding Company System Regulatory Act
- August 21, 2012
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CLTA Seeks Redevelopment Clarity
Governor Signs Series of Real Property Bills
NEWS EXPRESS: Bulk Sales Law Changes Being Removed from Senate Bill 12
- June 19, 2012
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NEWS EXPRESS: Legislation Set to Erode Access to Public Records Held in Committee
Homeowner Association Lien Bill Moves to SenateRecording Fee Increase Fails
Presumption of Ownership Bill Passes Assembly
Real Property Maintenance and Abatement Legislation Dies on Assembly Floor
Wage Lien Bill Fails on Assembly Floor
Solar Energy Generation Bill Fails to Pass out of the Senate
CLTA Committee Works on Trailer Bill for Redevelopment Agencies
- May 15, 2012
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Utility Loan Payment Bill Passes Energy Committee
Wage Lien Bill with Super Priority and New Mechanics Lien Rights for Laborers
Deductibility of Mello-Roos Fees
Mortgage Loan Originator Definition
Alerts on Internet Escrow Activities
NEWS EXPRESS: Foreclosure Conference Committee to By-Pass Traditional Legislative Committee Hearings
- April 17, 2012
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Fire Fee Repeal Passes First Committee
Law Revision Commission Reviews Exemptions from Money Judgments
- February 21, 2012
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The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Issues Regulations
Unclaimed Property Regulations Updated
Department of Real Estate Changes Reorganization in Governor's Budget
- January 17, 2012
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California Legislature Reconvenes for 2012 Session
- December 20, 2011
- November 15, 2011
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State Budget Projections
California Supreme Court Hears Redevelopment Case
Fire Fee Adopted by California
- October 18, 2011
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Governor Brown Signs Anti-Discrimination Bill
Governor Vetoes Lien Bill
Governor Signs Bill Repealing Recreational Piers Law
Proposal to Extend Anti-Deficiency Protection
- September 20, 2011
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NEWS EXPRESS: Legislature Imposes Questionable Emergency Fee for Fire Zones
Restrictive Covenant Modification Expanded to Genetic Restrictions
Governor Brown Signs Bill Targeting Reverse Mortgage Scams
Recent Legislative and Supreme Court Actions Affect Redevelopment Real Estate Transactions
- August 16, 2011
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Redevelopment Agency Transfers Challenged
News Express: Holding Company Act Revisions Planned
News Express: Short Sale Law Effective Immediately in California
- July 19, 2011
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Governor Signs California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) Bills
Transfer Disclosure Form Updated
- June 21, 2011
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Objections to Super-Lien Bill Bring Changes
Bills Opposed by CLTA Fail to Meet Critical Deadlines
Bills Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Jones Move Through Legislature
- May 18, 2011
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Mortgage and Foreclosure Bills Stopped
NEWS EXPRESS: Anti-MERS Legislation Held in Committee, Becomes Two-Year Bill
- April 19, 2011
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Mechanics' Liens for Design Professionals
Transfer on Death Deeds Bill Introduced for Third Straight Year
- March 15, 2011
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Short Sale Anti-Deficiency Clarified
Mechanics' Lien for Design Professional
Recording Deadlines for Deeds and Assignments
- February 15, 2011
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Insurance Company Vendors
Tax Sales
Notice of Sale Revisions
- January 18, 2011
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Insurance Commissioner Announces Staff
Senate Insurance Committee
New Short Sale Law
- December 21, 2010
- November 16, 2010
- October 19, 2010
- September 21, 2010
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California Commission Bill Dies
- August 17, 2010
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Transfer on Death Deed Bill Fails Passage
- July 20, 2010
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CLTA Works with Author of Copy Services Bill
- June 15, 2010
- Foreclosure Postponement Bill Passes Assembly
Foreclosure Process Legislation Advances
CLTA Works with Legislator to Modify Assessment Bill
Last-Minute Amendments Push Deficiency Judgment Bill through Senate
- May 18, 2010
- Fines May be Added to Tax Rolls
Auctions of Foreclosed Homes
State Lands Commission
Greenhouse Gas Law Under Attach
State Revenue Drops
- April 18, 2010
- Tax Credit Signed
Mortgage Workout Program
Notice to Delinquent Borrowers
Mortgage Debt Tax Eliminated
Using Existing Appraisals
Homeowners Bill of Rights
- March 16, 2010
- Pre-Condition to Notice of Sale
Deficiency Judgments Limited
Required Foreclosure Modification Process Prior to a Notice of Default
Payment of Utility Liens by Trustees and Mortgagees
Recorder Notification
- February 16, 2010
- Homebuyer Tax Credits
Deficiency Judgment Bill Introduced
New Loan Modification/Foreclosure Bill Introduced in State Legislature
Buyer's Choice Act Revisions Introduced Into California Legislature
- January 19, 2010
- L.A. Recording Fee Bill is Introduced
Governor's State of the State Address
Perez New Assembly Speaker
Condo Act Revisions
- December 15, 2009
- Recording Fees to Increase
Energy Disclosure Regulations
California Budget Mess
- November 17, 2009
- Legislation Introduced to Require a Monitored Mortgage Workout Program
- October 20, 2009
- NEWS EXPRESS: New Legislation Creates a New Use Tax Registration Process
Matricula Consular I.D. Bill Vetoed by Governor
Governor Signs Buyer's Choice Act into Law - Bill Effective Immediately
Restrictive Covenant Bill Vetoed by Governor
- September 15, 2009
- Restrictive Covenant Bill Amended, Passes out of Senate
Buyer's Choice Act to go Before Governor
- August 18, 2009
- Recording Fee Increase for Archiving Records
Mortgage Fraud to Become a Specific Crime
Notary Law Changes Pending
Buyer's Choice Act Moves Forward
Restrictive Covenant Bill Remains Alive
- July 21, 2009
- CLTA Takes Lead in Sidelining Bill Requiring Riders on Deeds of Trust
State Stops Accepting Applications for $10,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit
Transfer on Death Deeds Bill Faces Uncertain Future
Restrictive Covenants Legislation Undergoes Extensive Amendments
Mechanics' Lien Bill Heading to Governor
- June 16, 2009
- Foreclosure Legislation Advances
Matricula Consular I.D. Bill is Still Moving
Assembly Passes Bill Dealing with Notices of Mechanics' Liens
Mortgage "Rider" Bill Passes out of Assembly, but Draws Heavy Opposition
Buyer's Choice Act Now in Senate
Unlawful Restrictions Addressed in Amendments
- May 19, 2009
- Reverse Mortgage Legislation Prohibits Tie-Ins
Striking of Restrictive Covenants Proposed
Translation Requirements Would Apply to Mortgage Loans
Budget Battle Brewing Again
- April 21, 2009
- Transfer on Death Deeds Bill Makes Another Appearance in California Legislature
New Legislation Asks Notaries to Recognize Mexican Matricula Consular Cards as Acceptable ID
Buyer's Choice Act Would Affect How Title & Escrow Providers Are Chosen
- March 17, 2009
- Legislation Introduced to Target Choice in Title and Escrow Services
New Law Extends Foreclosure Time Frames
Hector De La Torre Files for Insurance Commissioner
- January 20, 2009
- November 18, 2008
- October 21, 2008
