HB 131-FN (1995): allowing the state to recover from counties funds which are paid to owners after escheatment.

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HB 131-FN (1995)

allowing the state to recover from counties funds which are paid to owners after escheatment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 84

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1995. The committee held a work session on January 12, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 25, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • January 12, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • February 7, 1995, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE
  • April 17, 1995, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 25, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ9,P119
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 10, 1995: HEARING JAN10 11:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 12, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN12 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 24, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB02 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • January 24, 1995: PROP COMM AM<0947>; HC14,P261
  • February 2, 1995: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ18,P350
  • February 7, 1995: HEARING FEB07 09:30 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • February 9, 1995: MAJ FIN REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1995: PASSED; HJ25,P530 + 559
  • February 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ6,P55
  • March 30, 1995: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR20 09:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADM
  • April 17, 1995: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR17 09:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • April 24, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR25
  • April 25, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ15,P254 + 262
  • May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P329
  • May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
  • May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 07/15/95 CHAP.0084

Laws It Would Change

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