HB 1256 (1994): allowing probate judges to accept other forms of securities in lieu of bonds from administrators of estates.
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HB 1256 (1994)
allowing probate judges to accept other forms of securities in lieu of bonds from administrators of estates.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 58
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 7, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1994, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 7, 1994, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 9, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 21, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P185
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 6, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN04 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIAR
- January 7, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN07 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- January 13, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN21 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR:
- February 2, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB08 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 2, 1994: PROP COM AM<4691>(NEW TITLE); HC16,P482
- February 8, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ19,P553-554 + 587
- February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ5,P124
- March 9, 1994: HEARING MAR09 11:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
- April 20, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR21
- April 21, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ12,P305 + 318
- April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P330
- April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
- May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0058