HB 184 (2003): relative to distribution upon intestacy.

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HB 184 (2003)

relative to distribution upon intestacy.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 47

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2003 and March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2003. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2003, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • February 5, 2003, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep J Pratt>
  • March 3, 2003, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep J Pratt>
  • April 15, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 24, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ8, p109
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
  • January 23, 2003: Hearing Jan 23 10:30 RM208,LOB
  • February 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 2:00 RM208,LOB <Rep J Pratt>
  • March 3, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 3 11:30 RM208,LOB <Rep J Pratt>
  • March 17, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 17, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0498}; HC26, p682-683
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 15, 2003: Hearing; April 15, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC18
  • April 17, 2003: 4/17/2003 Enrolled
  • April 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/03]; SC19
  • April 24, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/9/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0047

Laws It Would Change

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