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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1797

HB 1797: Uniform Commerc Code/leases

Adopting the Uniform Commercial Code article on leases.

Summary

  • A new article governing lease transactions is added to the state Uniform Commercial Code. The new article defines various types of leases and contains five parts addressing the formation and construction of lease contracts, effect of lease contracts, performance of lease contracts, and default under lease contracts.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1797), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 1992
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marlin Appelwick (D-46)
Introduced
February 11, 1991 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Versions
HB 1797, SHB 1797

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marlin Appelwick (D-46)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 15, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 1797
85 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 10 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49036
Republican36004
How each member voted

Yea (85)

Absent (3)

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History

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HB 1797 in other sessions

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