SB 513 (1996): establishing a study committee on bonding or other alternatives to protect client trust funds held by attorneys.
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SB 513 (1996)
establishing a study committee on bonding or other alternatives to protect client trust funds held by attorneys.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 117
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1996 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 13, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–1. On April 2, 1996 the House 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 117 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 1996.
Sponsors
- Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Rubens (SD5)
- Rep. Guaraldi (Graf 14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
- March 14, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 13, 1996, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
- February 13, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 2, 1996, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P2
- January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 10:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
- February 12, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB13 (VOTE 6-0)
- February 12, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4710>(NEW TITLE); SC8,P3-5
- February 13, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ7,P80-81
- February 13, 1996: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SEN DANAIS FL AM<4892>, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P84 + 87
- February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ30,P1074
- February 21, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/21/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- March 14, 1996: HEARING MAR14 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 21, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 12-1)
- April 2, 1996: PASSED VV; HJ47,P1597 + 1598
- May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P422
- May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1999
- May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 05/15/96 CHAP.0117