HB 123-FN (1991): prohibiting merchants from requiring credit cards as identification from customers paying by check.

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HB 123-FN (1991)

prohibiting merchants from requiring credit cards as identification from customers paying by check.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Guay (Coos 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ10,P85
  • January 16, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN16 DUE ON FEB20
  • January 24, 1991: HEARING JAN24 11:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 21, 1991: 7 CAL DAY EXT GRANTED, REQ REP FOSS; HJ30,P457
  • March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR13 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 13, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ51,P1060

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