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AL SB199

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Greg Albritton

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2020

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 43-6-7 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to modify distribution of funds from estates without heirs.

  • Requires the first $250,000 from such estates to be paid to the State Treasurer as under current law.

  • Allocates one-half of all proceeds exceeding $250,000 to the county where the estate was probated.

  • Directs the remaining proceeds over $250,000 to the State Treasurer for education purposes.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Estates, without heirs, escheats to state, judge of probate to pay one-half of amount over $250,000 to county where prohibited, remainder to State Treasurer, funds used for education purposes, Sec. 43-6-7 am'd.

Estates

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 9 Favorable from Finance and Taxation General Fund

2/27/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation General Fund2/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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