HB 688 (1999): relative to the custody and escheat of abandoned and unclaimed property.
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HB 688 (1999)
relative to the custody and escheat of abandoned and unclaimed property.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 212
The Story
It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 1999. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 1999 and April 8, 1999. 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 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 15, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On June 30, 1999 the Senate adopted “Enrolled Bill Am” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 11, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
- April 6, 1999, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
- April 8, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB [Note time change]
- June 15, 1999, 1:35 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
Votes
- June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 30, 1999, Senate: Enrolled Bill Am — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ25, p468
- February 24, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/24/1999 due on E f
- March 11, 1999: Hearing Mar 11 2:00 Rm202,LOB
- April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 2:00 Rm202,LOB
- April 8, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 8 1:00 Rm202,LOB [Note time change]
- May 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 15-0;CC)
- May 12, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0768}; HC50, p1270
- May 20, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ54, p1443 + 1502
- May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Executive Departments & Administration
- June 15, 1999: Hearing, 6/15/99, Room 101, LOB, 1:35 p.m
- June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
- June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 29, 1999: Enrolled Am{1860}, AA; HJ75, p2050
- June 30, 1999: Enrolled Bill Am {1860}, MA, VV
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
- July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: *9/4/1999 Chap. 0212
- July 6, 1999: *multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter