HB 1296 (1996): prohibiting banks from assessing a charge on the payor of a check drawn on insufficient funds.

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HB 1296 (1996)

prohibiting banks from assessing a charge on the payor of a check drawn on insufficient funds.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 12, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 1996. On March 7, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. E. Scanlon (Rock 19) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Scott (Sull 4)
  • Rep. Ross (Rock 26)
  • Rep. Weare (Rock 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1996, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 12, 1996, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P130
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 7, 1996: HEARING FEB07 01:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 12, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB12 01:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP S ADAMS; HJ34,P1233
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: MOVED TO MAR07 WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 7, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED 2/3VV; HJ38,P1357

Laws It Would Change

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