HB 1359 (1996): restricting charges to the payee and payor for a check returned for insufficient funds.

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HB 1359 (1996)

restricting charges to the payee and payor for a check returned for 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 by a vote of 13–1, 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. Buckley (Hills 44) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1996, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 12, 1996, 2:00 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,P132
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 7, 1996: HEARING FEB07 01:45 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 12, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB12 02:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 13-1;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,P1357-1358

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