SB 629 (1996): relative to testamentary additions to trusts.
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SB 629 (1996)
relative to testamentary additions to trusts.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 200
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary 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 21, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1996 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 1996. The committee held a work session on March 27, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (5956) was adopted on a voice vote to 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 3, 1996, making it Chapter 200 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Fraser (SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 1996, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 14, 1996, 10:30 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
- February 21, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P11
- January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 10:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB21 (VOTE 6-0)
- February 20, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5021>; SC10,P12
- February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P105 + 111
- March 5, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ34,P1215
- March 5, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/05/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- March 14, 1996: HEARING MAR14 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- 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 FOR APR17 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- April 17, 1996: PASSED; HJ54,P1779 + 1810
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ65,P2051
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED AM<5956>, AA VV; SJ24,P468
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2108
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P535
- June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0200