1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 758

CHAPTER NUMBER: 662 File Code: Estates and Trusts Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1375/98 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegate Finifter
Entitled:
Estates and Trusts - Guardianship of Property of Minor or Disabled Person - Power of Circuit Court

Synopsis:

Providing that the circuit courts have the power to authorize or direct a guardian to make gifts and to disclaim on behalf of a minor or disabled person the right of succession or transfer to that person of any property or any interest in any property; providing that specified powers of circuit courts described in the Act are in addition to and may not limit specified powers conferred upon the guardian or the circuit court; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Favorable Report by Judiciary
3/16
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/18
Third Reading Passed (133-2)
4/4
Return Passed
5/27
Signed by the Governor Chapter 662
Senate Action
3/19
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/24
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
4/5
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/6
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIRCUIT COURTS
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND PERS; DEAF PERS. DEV. DISABL
ESTATES AND TRUSTS -see also- FIDUCIARIES
GIFTS
GUARDIANS
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Estates and Trusts
( 9-201 , 13-203 , 13-204 , 13-214 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
March 18, 1999: Third Reading Passed (133-2)
Senate
April 6, 1999: Third Reading Passed (46-0)