Bill: HB 2207, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Higher Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
John Kuempel
Sponsor(s)
Kel Seliger
Bill Caption
Relating to procedures and fees for the deposit and safekeeping of wills and other fees collected by court clerks in probate matters; authorizing and increasing fees.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 2207 would allow an attorney, business entity, or other person in possession of a testator's will to deposit it with the county clerk of the county of the testator's last known residence if the person or entity is unable to maintain custody of the will and, is not able to contact or locate the testator. The county clerk shall receive and keep the deposited will on the payment of a $10 fee. Procedures of the county clerk to locate specified individuals would be determined.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill as substituted would make numerous changes that affect the higher education system. While we generally believe that the government should not be involved in higher education, we view the implications of this bill as largely procedural so it does not substantively affect our principles.
