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Public Policy Reports

All reports are in PDF format.

2011-2012 Legislative Session

  • HB5154 Uniform Principal & Income Act
  • HB5427 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Property Garnishment
  • SB0092 Written Acknowledgment of Agent Responsibilties Appointed Under a Power of Attorney
  • SB0192 Estate Administration Fee
  • SB0404 Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
  • SB0406 Medicaid Estate Recovery
  • SB0539 Appointment of Guardians and Conservators
  • SB0777 The Insurance Code of 1956, Life Insurance & Annuity Replacement Regulation
  • SB0907 General Property Tax Act, Principal Residence Exemption
  • SB0978 Estates and Protected Individuals Code
  • SB0979 Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act
  • SB0980 Powers of Appointment Act

2009-2010 Legislative Session

  • HB4180 Funeral and Burial Arrangements
  • HB4331 Power of Attorney for Individuals 60 Years of Age or Vulnerable Adults
  • HB4505 Funeral and Burial Arrangements
  • HB4578 Funeral and Burial Arrangements
  • HB5009 Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act
  • HB5010 Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities
  • HB5196 Uniform Power of Attorney Act
  • HB5850 Disposition of Remains
  • HB6157 Principal Residences
  • HB6189 Inheritance Tax
  • SB0027 Professional Corporations Formed by Physicians
  • SB0411 Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act
  • SB0412 Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act
  • SB0885 Final Disposition of Decedent Remains

2007-2008 Legislative Session

  • HB4180 Uniform Power of Attorney Act
  • HB4602 Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities
  • HB5909 Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act
  • HB6539 Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act
  • HB6540 Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act
  • SB1200 Higher Education Savings Plans

2005-2006 Legislative Session

  • HB4752 Prohibits Spouse with Conflict of Interest From Making Decisions Regarding Withdrawal of Life-Prolonging Treatment
  • HB5374 Revises Number of Judgeships in Various Circuits and Districts
  • HB6153 Revises Determining Charitable Intent of Donors to Charitable Trusts
  • SB1272 Requires Criminal Background Checks for Guardians and Conservators of Vulnerable Adults or Children
  • SB1396 Requires Notification to Credit Agencies of the Existence of a Conservatorship

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