Introduced
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To establish in statute that, upon the death of her husband, a wife's dower right to a life estate in 1/3 of any land he owned during his lifetime is abolished and unenforceable. This would not limit or void any contractual or other legal rights the wife otherwise possesses or acquires during the marriage. This and related bills eliminate “dowry rights” from statute.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 6073, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 6073 would require both spouses to consent to selling, transferring or borrowing against the principal residence of either party, and require both to sign a deed or pledge.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 66 to 42 (details)
To establish in statute that, upon the death of her husband, a wife's dower right to a life estate in 1/3 of any land he owned during his lifetime is abolished and unenforceable. This would not limit or void any contractual or other legal rights the wife otherwise possesses or acquires during the marriage. This and related bills eliminate “dowry rights” from statute.
Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Motion to reconsider
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The vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion passed by voice vote
Received
Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
