SB 524 (1996): relative to filing of reports or inventories with the probate court by guardians, fiduciaries, and executors; adopting the uniform disclaimer of property interests act; and relative to jurisdiction of family division courts.

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SB 524 (1996)

relative to filing of reports or inventories with the probate court by guardians, fiduciaries, and executors; adopting the uniform disclaimer of property interests act; and relative to jurisdiction of family division courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 265

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on January 17, 1996 and February 14, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1996. The committee held a work session on March 27, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6107) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 265 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • February 14, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 21, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • March 27, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P3
  • January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • February 14, 1996: CONTINUED HEARING FEB14 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR06 (VOTE 5-0)
  • March 5, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5198>(NEW TITLE); SC12,P25-29
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P138-143 + 156
  • March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ40,P1425
  • March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 21, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP HART)
  • March 27, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR27 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 13-0)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5470>; HC50,P1645-1649
  • April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
  • April 18, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ56,P1850-1854 + 1900
  • May 9, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ23,P447
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6107>, AA VV; SJ25,P553-554
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2114
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P568
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 07/01/96* CHAP.0265

Laws It Would Change

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