SB 63 (2001): relative to administration of estates and filing of wills by executors.

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SB 63 (2001)

relative to administration of estates and filing of wills by executors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 195

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0151). On February 22, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2001. 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 17, 2001 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1455) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
  • May 8, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 22, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • February 7, 2001: Hearing; February 7, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC4
  • February 21, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0151}, 02/22/01; SC9, Pg.6
  • February 22, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0151}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ30, p674
  • April 3, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 4/3/2001
  • April 25, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Apr 25 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • May 8, 2001: Hearing May 8 11:00 RM208,LOB
  • May 8, 2001: Maj Report OTP for May 17 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • May 17, 2001: Passed; HJ47, p1431 + 1442
  • May 24, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1455}, Adopted
  • May 31, 2001: Enrolled Am{1455}, Adopted; HJ54, p1608
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff- 1/1/2002 Chap- 0195

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 25 (1999): expanding the waiver of administration under the law regarding decedents' estates.

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