SB 96-FN (1998): relative to the priority of charges in probate of estates.
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SB 96-FN (1998)
relative to the priority of charges in probate of estates.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 5
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 1997 the bill was referred to the Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a work session on June 11, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 1998 the House voted to pass it as part of its consent calendar, which it adopted on a roll call 248–8, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 1998 the House voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment (0958) was adopted on March 5, 1998. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 1998. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on March 12, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 18, 1998, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Woods (Rock 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE
- April 9, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- June 11, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- January 8, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
Votes
- March 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2, P27
- January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 11:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
- March 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 7-0)
- March 10, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0656>; SC19,P18
- March 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P139 + 148
- March 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ42,P1316
- March 20, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/20/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
- March 25, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//HEARING APR01 02:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- April 1, 1997: **RESCHEDULED HEARING APR09 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
- April 30, 1997: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAY07 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
- May 7, 1997: RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ60,P1717
- June 11, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS JUN11 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- October 8, 1997: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP FOR 1998 SESSION (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- January 7, 1998: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE/CONSENT CAL RC(248-8); HJ3,P170
- January 8, 1998: HEARING JAN08 11:00 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- January 22, 1998: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN29 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- January 29, 1998: PASSED; HJ10,P430 + 455
- March 5, 1998: ENROLLED AM<0958>, AM ADOPTED; SJ5,P120
- March 5, 1998: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ21,P1081
- March 12, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ6,P123
- March 12, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ24,P1219
- March 18, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 03/18/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0005