2004 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 646

CHAPTER NUMBER: 298 File Code: Estates and Trusts
Sponsored By:
Senator Giannetti
Entitled:
Estates - Right to Letters

Synopsis:

Authorizing an individual who is not a United States citizen to serve as personal representative of an estate if that individual is a permanent resident of the United States and a spouse, a descendant, an ancestor, or a sibling of the decedent.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/19
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/22
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
4/9
Returned Passed
5/11
Signed by the Governor Chapter 298
House Action
3/23
First Reading Judiciary
3/26
Hearing 4/6 at 1:00 p.m.
4/9
Favorable Report by Judiciary
4/5
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/6
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ALIENS
ESTATES AND TRUSTS
ORPHANS' COURT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
REGISTERS OF WILLS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Estates and Trusts
( 5-105 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
Senate
Number: 008979/01 (PDF)     Offered on: March 19, 2004   at: 12:06 p.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 22, 2004: Third Reading Passed (45-0)
House
April 6, 2004: Third Reading Passed (135-0)