SB 603-FN (1996): relative to estate tax apportionments.
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SB 603-FN (1996)
relative to estate tax apportionments.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 83
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 25, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on January 31, 1996 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1996, making it Chapter 83 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Fraser (SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1996, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
- February 7, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE
Votes
- January 25, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ1,P9
- January 4, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN30 04:00 RM101,LOB FOR: W&M
- January 23, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN23 04:00 RM101,LOB FOR: W&M
- January 24, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP JAN25 (VOTE: 6-0)
- January 25, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ4,P56 + 58
- January 31, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ18,P538
- February 7, 1996: HEARING FEB07 02:30 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
- April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR17 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- April 17, 1996: PASSED; HJ54,P1777 + 1810
- April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ21,P389
- May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1961
- May 13, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0083