SB 162-FN (1995): relative to guardianships of minors and estates of minors.

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SB 162-FN (1995)

relative to guardianships of minors and estates of minors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 222

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 15, 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 with changes. On April 6, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on April 11, 1995 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held public hearings on April 20, 1995 and April 27, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it. 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 12, 1995, making it Chapter 222 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hallyburton (Hills 12)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • April 20, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • April 27, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • April 6, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P32
  • March 8, 1995: HEARING MAR08 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 14, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR14
  • March 14, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1745>; SC20,P29-30
  • March 15, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ9,P145
  • April 4, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR06
  • April 4, 1995: PROP FIN COMM AM<2016>; SC26,P10-11
  • April 6, 1995: FIN COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ12,P207 + 215
  • April 11, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ55,P1536
  • April 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/12/95 DUE ON 05/10/95* (*CHG BY JT RULS)
  • April 20, 1995: HEARING APR20 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 27, 1995: CONTINUED HEARING APR27 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • May 2, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY09 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • May 9, 1995: PASSED; HJ66,P1836 + 1858
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P531
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2040
  • June 12, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/12/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0222

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