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• Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on November 30, 2006, 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 House Judiciary Committee on November 30, 2006.
    • Reported in the House on December 6, 2006, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
• Passed 99 to 8 in the House on December 6, 2006.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on December 7, 2006.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 7, 2006.