HB 186 (2003): relative to the effect of divorce or annulment upon trusts.
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HB 186 (2003)
relative to the effect of divorce or annulment upon trusts.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 31
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 majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 17, 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 2, 2003, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Craig (D - Hills 50)
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 47)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- April 8, 2003, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, SH 103
Votes
- April 17, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ8, p110
- January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
- January 23, 2003: Hearing Jan 23 11:30 RM208,LOB
- January 23, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Jan 30 (Vote 18-0;CC)
- January 30, 2003: Passed
- March 27, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Banks
- April 8, 2003: Hearing; April 8, 2003, Room 103, SH, 1:40 p.m.; SC17
- April 11, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/03]; SC18
- April 17, 2003: Ought to Pass; MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 17, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
- April 24, 2003: Enrolled
- May 2, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0031