SB 446 (1998): relative to estate planning by a guardian.
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SB 446 (1998)
relative to estate planning by a guardian.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 186
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 12, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 12, 1998 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1998. On April 9, 1998 the House adopted “Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 21, 1998 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1998, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. M. Smith (Straf 8)
- Rep. Keans (Straf 16)
- Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37)
- Rep. Woods (Rock 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,ST HOUSE
- March 31, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 12, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 21, 1998, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P12
- February 4, 1998: HEARING FEB04 11:00 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
- March 10, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAR12 (VOTE 7-0)
- March 12, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ6,P133 + 146
- March 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ27,P1300
- March 16, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/17/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
- March 31, 1998: HEARING MAR31 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- April 9, 1998: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES, CHANGE REPT DATE TO MAY14, MA 2/3VV; HJ34,P1464
- April 28, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY07 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- April 28, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1280>; HC39,P1611
- May 7, 1998: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ42,P1684 + 1702
- May 21, 1998: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ16,P377
- June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ54,P2104
- June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ18,P469
- June 15, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/98 EFF: 07/01/98 CHAP.0186