A01204Introduced in the Assembly
Requires any contract or retainer agreement between a property owner and an attorney for legal services related to the filing and appearance before a board of assessment review regarding complaints in relation to assessments shall include a written disclosure that such complaints in relation to assessments can be completed without the assistance of an attorney.
Introduced by Michaelle Solages, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires any contract or retainer agreement between a property owner and an attorney for legal services related to the filing and appearance before a board of assessment review regarding complaints in relation to assessments shall include a written disclosure that such complaints in relation to assessments can be completed without the assistance of an attorney.
Where it stands
ordered to third reading rules cal.138
May 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable · May 20, 2026
19
Yes
8
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
31 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| Edward Ra | 19 | No |
| Nily Rozic | 25 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Absent |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to real property taxation
referred to real property taxation
reported referred to ways and means
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.138
ordered to third reading rules cal.138
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