2003 House Bill 5307 / 2004 Public Act 159

Establish "uniform principal and income act" for trusts and estates

Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2003

Introduced by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

To establish a "uniform principal and income act" to govern the relationship and activities of fiduciaries and beneficiaries of trusts and estates. The bill includes details related to the distinction between income and principal, which can be important in determining how the economic benefits of a trust or estate will be provided to its beneficiaries. The bill would codify a model statute created by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 20, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 3, 2004

Amendment offered by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

To correct minor drafting errors in the language of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 1, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 21, 2004

Amendment offered by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish a "uniform principal and income act" to govern the relationship and activities of fiduciaries and beneficiaries of trusts and estates. The bill includes details related to the distinction between income and principal, which can be important in determining how the economic benefits of a trust or estate will be provided to its beneficiaries. The bill would codify a model statute created by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Received in the House

April 21, 2004

Received in the Senate

May 4, 2004

Amendment offered by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To make technical changes in certain terms used in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To correct a drafting error in the language of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish a "uniform principal and income act" to govern the relationship and activities of fiduciaries and beneficiaries of trusts and estates. The bill includes details related to the distinction between income and principal, which can be important in determining how the economic benefits of a trust or estate will be provided to its beneficiaries. The bill would codify a model statute created by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Received in the House

May 4, 2004

June 2, 2004

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 18, 2004