SB 139 (1999): relative to self-proved wills and making reference changes.
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SB 139 (1999)
relative to self-proved wills and making reference changes.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 100
The Story
It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 30, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 1, 1999 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1999, making it Chapter 100 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.
Sponsors
- Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 24, 1999, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
- April 28, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
Votes
- March 30, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 28, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary 1/28/99
- March 24, 1999: Hearing, 3/24/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m
- March 29, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 3/30/99
- March 30, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg
- April 1, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ37, p788
- April 1, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/1/1999 due on
- April 28, 1999: Hearing Apr 28 1:00 Rm208,LOB
- April 28, 1999: Maj Report OTP for May 13 (vote 12-0;CC)
- May 13, 1999: Passed; HJ51, p1301 + 1371
- May 20, 1999: Enrolled Am{1350}, AA VV; HJ54, p1420
- May 20, 1999: Enrolled Am. (1350), AA, VV
- May 25, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1583
- May 27, 1999: Enrolled
- June 3, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/3/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap.0100