SB 311 (1998): establishing the Uniform International Wills Act.

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SB 311 (1998)

establishing the Uniform International Wills Act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 120

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 19, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1998 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 1998 the House voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment (1657) was adopted on May 7, 1998. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 1998. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1998, making it Chapter 120 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE
  • March 18, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P2
  • January 15, 1998: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN26 10:15 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • January 28, 1998: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN28 10:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • February 17, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP FEB19 (VOTE 8-0)
  • February 19, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ4,P95 + 100
  • March 5, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ21,P1080
  • March 5, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/03/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
  • March 18, 1998: HEARING MAR18 10:15 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • April 7, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • April 23, 1998: PASSED; HJ38,P1556 + 1585
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED AM<1657>, AM ADOPTED; HJ45,P1816
  • May 14, 1998: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED VV; SJ15,P368-369
  • May 20, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ48,P1974
  • May 21, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ16,P376
  • June 2, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0120

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