SB 591 (1996): relative to the appointment of guardians for incapacitated persons and confidential communications.
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SB 591 (1996)
relative to the appointment of guardians for incapacitated persons and confidential communications.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 15, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM212,LOB
Votes
- February 15, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ1,P8
- January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 08:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUB INST
- February 14, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL FEB15 (VOTE 5-0)
- February 15, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ8,P92