HB 473-FN (1993): exempting certain charitable organizations from certain charitable trust filing fees.

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HB 473-FN (1993)

exempting certain charitable organizations from certain charitable trust filing fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 43

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1993 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 8, 1993, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. P. Brown (Graf 11)
  • Sen. Hough (SD5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1993, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 17, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 24, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ8,P120
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 12, 1993: HEARING JAN12 10:15 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 5, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB18 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 18, 1993: PASSED; HJ24,P491 + 537
  • March 4, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P138
  • March 17, 1993: HEARING MAR17 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 23, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAR24
  • March 24, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ10,P211 + 214
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1162
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ12,P227
  • April 8, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/08/93 EFF: 06/07/93 CHAP.0043

Laws It Would Change

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