SB 16 (1999): relative to revocation of wills by divorce.

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SB 16 (1999)

relative to revocation of wills by divorce.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 148

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 4, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 25, 1999 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The committee held a work session on May 4, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 8, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Concurs W/House Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Pignatelli. The bill was enrolled on June 17, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 1999, making it Chapter 148 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • April 28, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • May 4, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB

Votes

  • March 4, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and referred to Judiciary
  • February 17, 1999: Hearing, 2/17/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m
  • March 3, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, March 4
  • March 4, 1999: OTP; MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ33, p686
  • March 25, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/25/1999 due on
  • April 28, 1999: Hearing Apr 28 9:30 Rm208,LOB
  • May 4, 1999: Subcom work session May 4 1:00 Rm208,LOB
  • May 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • May 12, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1226}; HC50, p1289
  • May 20, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ54, p1444-1445 + 1502
  • June 8, 1999: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment, Sen. Pignatelli, MA, VV
  • June 16, 1999: Enrolled; HJ67, p1783
  • June 17, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 25, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/25/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0148

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