HB 450 (1991): relative to claims to dower and curtesy.
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HB 450 (1991)
relative to claims to dower and curtesy.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 141
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 7, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 1991, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lown (Hills 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- April 10, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- May 7, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ23,P291
- February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 1, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR13 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 13, 1991: PASSED; HJ51,P1064 + 1083
- March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ12,P156
- April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- May 6, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY07
- May 7, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ22,P300 + 305
- May 9, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ78,P1803
- May 9, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ23,P312
- May 20, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/20/91 EFF: 07/19/91 CHAP.0141