HB 161 (1997): relative to pecuniary benefit transactions by charitable trusts and relative to charitable nonprofit corporations.

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HB 161 (1997)

relative to pecuniary benefit transactions by charitable trusts and relative to charitable nonprofit corporations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 184

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1997. The committee held a work session on January 22, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 15–3. On January 29, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1997. The committee voted 4–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 10, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 184 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Lindblade (Sull 7)
  • Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33)
  • Rep. Allen (Hills 1)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • January 22, 1997, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 19, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • January 29, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ10,P155
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 15, 1997: HEARING JAN15 02:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 22, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN22 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 23, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN29 (VOTE 15-3)
  • January 29, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ17,P267 + 278
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ7,P110
  • March 19, 1997: HEARING MAR19 11:15 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • May 22, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY28 (VOTE 4-2)
  • May 22, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1070>(NEW TITLE); SC40,P25
  • May 28, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ21,P420-421 + 463
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP HUNT MA VV; HJ70,P2005
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; HJ73,P2095
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0034E>, AA VV; SJ23(II),P580
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P619
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0184

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