HB 805 (1997): relative to homestead rights and revocable trusts.

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HB 805 (1997)

relative to homestead rights and revocable trusts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 97

The Story

It was introduced on February 13, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 28, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 97 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 28, 1997, 3:15 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • April 29, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • May 8, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 13, 1997: INTRODUCED <APPROVED BY RULES> AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ25, P480
  • February 18, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/18/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 28, 1997: HEARING FEB28 03:15 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 7, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 7, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0582>; HC36,P970
  • March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1170-1171 + HJ40C,P1253
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ10,P184
  • April 29, 1997: HEARING APR29 02:30 RM102,LOB FOR: BANKS
  • May 5, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY08 (VOTE 4-0)
  • May 8, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ16,P294 + 296
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ21,P411
  • June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0097

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 528 (1996): making certain changes in the law regarding trustees of estates.

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