SB 59 (2005): relative to the general powers and duties of guardianship.
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SB 59 (2005)
relative to the general powers and duties of guardianship.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 67
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0086). The committee's amendment (0086) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 3, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 9, 2005 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 67 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.
Sponsors
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 7, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 3, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 25, 2005: Hearing; January 25, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC3
- January 27, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0086} [02/03/05]; SC5, Pg.6
- February 3, 2005: Committee Amendment{0086}, AA, VV
- February 3, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0086}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 3, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 9, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- April 7, 2005: Hearing Apr 7 11:00 RM208,LOB
- April 12, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 4 (vote 12-0;CC)
- May 4, 2005: Passed
- May 11, 2005: Enrolled
- May 12, 2005: Enrolled
- May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 05/23/05; Eff.date 01/01/06; Chapter 0067