HB 1189-FN (1996): changing the fee charged by towns and cities for uncollectible checks.

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HB 1189-FN (1996)

changing the fee charged by towns and cities for uncollectible checks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 74

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–5. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 194–106. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1996, making it Chapter 74 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hansen (Hills 2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. E. Scanlon (Rock 19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 4, 1996, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 194, nays 106, passed
  • April 16, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ4,P126
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 02:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • January 31, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 11-5)
  • January 31, 1996: MIN REPORT ITL
  • February 15, 1996: PASSED DIV(194-106); HJ27,P963 + 964
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ9,P113
  • April 4, 1996: HEARING APR04 02:45 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 15, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR16 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 16, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ18,P300 + 307
  • April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ21,P389
  • May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1952
  • May 13, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/96 EFF: 07/12/96 CHAP.0074

Laws It Would Change

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