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Circuit Clerks go to the Hill during their winter meeting Top: During their winter meeting, held Feb. 1012, county circuit clerks representing 41 counties headed to the state Capitol to show support for HB1053, sponsored by Rep. Charlene Fite. The bill, which passed the House but failed in the Senate, would have required mortgage holders to register all mortgage reassignments and releases with county offices. Middle Left: State Rep. Charlene Fite, whose district includes portions of Crawford and Washington counties, poses for a photo with Saline County Circuit Clerk Myka Bono Sample. Middle Right: Benton County Circuit Clerk Brenda DeShields testifies for HB1053 during a House committee meeting. The bill received a “do pass” recommendation from the committee, and it passed with 83 “yea” votes in the House. Bottom Left: The circuit clerks’ meeting took place at AAC headquarters, and the program featured several speakers. Crawford County Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Pam Neel listens to one of those speakers before the group headed to the state Capitol. Bottom Right: Perry County Circuit/County Clerk Persundra Hood listens to a speaker and takes notes during the presentation. 48
COUNTY LINES, SPRING 2015
