HB 1206 (1990): relative to claims to dower, curtesy and homestead rights.

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HB 1206 (1990)

relative to claims to dower, curtesy and homestead rights.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 1990 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Ought to Pass”, by a vote of 12 to 1.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Whittemore (Merr 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1990, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P236
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 30, 1990: ==CANCELLED==HEARING JAN30 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 5, 1990: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB05 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 6, 1990: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB13 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
  • February 13, 1990: REFERRED TO INTERIM STUDY; HJ37,P1177
  • August 22, 1990: INT STUDY CIVIL SUBCOMM MEETING SEP12 1:00 RM208,LOB /JUDICIARY
  • September 27, 1990: INT STUDY REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1991 SESSION (VOTE 12-1)

Laws It Would Change

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