2006 House Bill 6693

Limit “perpetuities” law to real property

Introduced in the House

Nov. 30, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To limit the law against "perpetuities” so that it applies only to real property. "Perpetuities" is a legal doctrine intended to prevent assets from being tied up in long-term or even perpetual family trusts.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 99 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 7, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary