SB 40 (2017): relative to electronic wills.

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SB 40 (2017)

relative to electronic wills.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1011s). The committee's amendment (2017-1011s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 29, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 29, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2017, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 18, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 25, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 29, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1011s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 31, 2017: Hearing: 01/31/2017, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Judiciary
  • March 29, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1011s , 03/29/2017
  • March 29, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1011s , AA, VV; 03/29/2017
  • March 29, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1011s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/29/2017
  • April 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/18/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 25, 2017: Executive Session: 04/25/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 4, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 05/04/2017 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • May 4, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/04/2017

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