SB 168 (2005): relative to administration of estates.

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SB 168 (2005)

relative to administration of estates.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 252

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0899). The committee's amendment (0899) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 6, 2005 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Senator Foster Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1970) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 14, 2005, making it Chapter 252 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

March 22, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
April 19, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

March 31, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 9, 2005, Senate: Senator Foster Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
March 22, 2005: Hearing; March 22, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC8
March 24, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0899}, [03/31/05]; SC13, Pg.7
March 31, 2005: Committee Amendment{0899}, AA, VV
March 31, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0899}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 31, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
April 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
April 19, 2005: Hearing Apr 19 11:00 RM208,LOB
May 4, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for May 11 (vote 18-0;CC)
May 4, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1227}
May 11, 2005: Passed with Am
June 9, 2005: Senator Foster Concur with House Amendment{1227}, MA, VV
June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1970}, Adopted
June 28, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1970}, Adopted [06/09/05]
June 29, 2005: Enrolled
June 29, 2005: Enrolled
July 14, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/14/05; Eff. 01/01/06, Chapter 0252

Laws It Would Change

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