SB 1204 — trusts and estates
Last action — signed by governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2018. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
114 added · 96 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 1204 streamlines the rules for contesting a will during probate processes. Specifically, it specifies a four-month deadline for heirs or devisees to contest the probate after receiving information, which helps clarify the time frame for legal actions and ensures that the probate process can proceed without unnecessary delays. Additionally, it removes certain redundant notice requirements and simplifies liability clauses, making it easier for individuals involved to understand their rights and obligations. This change is significant as it aims to create a more efficient probate process while protecting the interests of heirs and devisees.
SB1204Chapter 0102 - 532R - S Ver of SB1204 Senate Engrossed State of Arizona Senate Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER SENATE BILL 1204 AN ACT amending sections 14‑1304, 14‑2517, 14‑3306, 14‑3403 and 14‑10105, Arizona Revised Statutes;
END_STATUTE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MARCH 29, 2018.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 29, 2018.
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Action History
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signed by governor
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transmit to governor
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transmit to senate
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passed
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house placed on consent calendar
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house second reading
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house first reading.
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transmit to house
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passed
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senate second reading
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senate first reading
Sponsors
- Sean Bowie · Cosponsor
- Bob Worsley · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 46 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 58 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Dalessandro | — | Yea |
| Bob Worsley | — | Yea |
| David Bradley | — | Yea |
| Frank Pratt | — | Yea |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | — | Yea |
| Juan Mendez | — | Yea |
| Judy Burges | — | Yea |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kate Brophy McGee | — | Yea |
| Katie Hobbs | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Yee | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Yea |
| Martin Quezada | — | Yea |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Olivia Cajero Bedford | — | Yea |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Robert Meza | — | Yea |
| Sean Bowie | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Farley | — | Yea |
| Steve Smith | — | Yea |
| Steve Yarbrough | — | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Sylvia Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1204?
- SB 1204 is sponsored by Sean Bowie and Bob Worsley.
- What is the current status of SB 1204?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2018. Enacted.
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