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Committee endorses SB 42 aiming to ease probate process for surviving family members
Summary
The committee voted unanimously to recommend 'ought to pass' for Senate Bill 42, a measure intended to ease probate costs/requirements by broadening notice-of-death affidavit use.
The House Municipal and County Government Committee voted unanimously in executive session to recommend passage of Senate Bill 42, a measure described by proponents as a common-sense step to reduce probate costs for grieving families.
Representative Stavis moved the committee recommendation of "ought to pass," arguing the bill would reduce the need for probate proceedings in some cases and potentially save residents money by allowing a streamlined affidavit process in place of formal probate. Representative Maggiore seconded the motion and also supported the bill on those grounds.
The committee—s roll call in executive session recorded a unanimous recommendation: 18-0 in favor of an "ought to pass" committee report. The committee said the report will be placed on the House consent calendar and Representative Stavis will write the committee report.
The committee recorded no amendments in executive session and directed that the recommendation proceed to the floor under the consent calendar.
