HB 1212 (1996): relative to the powers of trustees under the Uniform Trustees' Powers Act.
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HB 1212 (1996)
relative to the powers of trustees under the Uniform Trustees' Powers Act.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 96
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 20, 1996 and February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 1996. On March 7, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 96 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hess (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- February 20, 1996, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- February 21, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- March 26, 1996, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB
Votes
- March 7, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ4,P127
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- February 13, 1996: HEARING FEB13 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 20, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 12:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 21, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB21 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 21, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- February 21, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4946>; HC28,P981
- March 5, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP GIBSON; HJ34,P1234
- March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 WITHOUT OBJECTION
- March 6, 1996: MOVED TO MAR07 WITHOUT OBJECTION
- March 7, 1996: COMM AM, AA 2/3VV; PASSED WITH AM 2/3VV; HJ38,P1367 + 1381
- March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ11,P199
- March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 2:15 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
- April 16, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR17 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 17, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ19,P308 + 329
- May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P422
- May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1999
- May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 07/01/96 CHAP.0096