HB 1239 (2000): relative to durable powers of attorney.

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HB 1239 (2000)

relative to durable powers of attorney.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2000. The committee held work sessions on January 31, 2000, February 8, 2000 and February 22, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2000, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • January 31, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB (Rep Rowe)
  • February 8, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • February 22, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 5, 2000, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ5, p92
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 12, 2000: Hearing Jan 12 9:30 RM208,LOB
  • January 31, 2000: Subcom Work Session Jan 31 10:00 RM208,LOB (Rep Rowe)
  • February 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 8 9:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 22, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 22 9:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 22, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3560}; HC20, p595-596
  • March 9, 2000: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ22, p626-627 + 658
  • March 16, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 5, 2000: Hearing April 5, Room 103, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC19, Pg
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report Interim Study, 05/1`8/00; SC30
  • May 18, 2000: Committee Report Interim Study, MA, VV

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