HB 394 (1997): restricting the jurisdiction of the probate courts over estates.
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HB 394 (1997)
restricting the jurisdiction of the probate courts over estates.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 1997. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. McCann (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 5, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P253
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 02:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- February 24, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 5, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP MCCANN; HJ33,P767
- March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ33,P810