HB 518-FN (1995): relative to increasing the value of abandoned property subject to reporting, changing the time period after which property is assumed to be abandoned, and changing the advertising and notice requirements for abandoned property.

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HB 518-FN (1995)

relative to increasing the value of abandoned property subject to reporting, changing the time period after which property is assumed to be abandoned, and changing the advertising and notice requirements for abandoned property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 295

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 14, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 16, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 23, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2884) was adopted on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 1995, making it Chapter 295 of the session laws. It took effect on August 20, 1995.

Sponsors

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

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 14, 1995, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • March 30, 1995, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 2, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ11,P158
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 8, 1995: HEARING FEB08 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 14, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 21, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR02 (VOTE 14-0)
  • February 21, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1373>; HC27,P609
  • March 2, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ31,P763 + 786
  • March 9, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P95
  • March 30, 1995: HEARING MAR30 11:10 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • May 3, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY04
  • May 3, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2478>; SC34,P20-21
  • May 4, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ18,P307
  • May 15, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY16
  • May 16, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ20,P364 + 370
  • May 23, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP B PACKARD MA VV; HJ71,P1949
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2884>, AM ADOPTED; HJ81,P2093
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; SJ24,P535-536
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ81,P2095
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P544
  • June 21, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/21/95 EFF: 08/20/95 CHAP.0295

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