HB 481-FN (1991): relative to disposition of a deceased individual's estate.
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HB 481-FN (1991)
relative to disposition of a deceased individual's estate.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 85
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1991, making it Chapter 85 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Record (Hills 23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 27, 1991, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 9, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ23,P292
- February 5, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 21, 1991: HEARING FEB21 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
- March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC37,P686
- March 13, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ51,P1064-1065 + 1083
- March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INST/H&HS; SJ12,P156
- March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 02:30 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB INST/H&HS
- April 4, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR09
- April 5, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC23,P8
- April 9, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P225 + 229
- April 30, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MARTLING MA VV; HJ71,P1618
- April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1707
- May 2, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ21,P293
- May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 07/12/91 CHAP.0085