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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5494

SB 5494: Collection of debts

Changing remedies for collection of debts.

Summary

  • Financial institutions must provide bank account information to holders of dishonored checks when presented with a request pursuant to a letter of agency issued to the holder of the check by the local prosecutor's office. Account owner information and a copy of the account may be furnished to law enforcement agencies or holders of dishonored checks or drafts if the items remain unpaid after 15 days.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5494), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 15, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 19, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1991
Prime sponsor
Peter von Reichbauer (R-30)
Introduced
February 4, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 1991
Session law
Chapter 168, Laws of 1991
Companion bill
HB 1346
Versions
SB 5494, ESSB 5494

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Peter von Reichbauer (R-30)

7 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Dwight Pelz D-37Stanley Johnson R-28Brad Owen D-35Leo K. Thorsness R-11Larry Vognild D-38George Sellar R-12Ray Moore D-36

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 15, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5494
44 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20103
Republican24001
How each member voted

Nay (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 19, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5494
94 Yea 3 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55300
Republican39010
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Absent (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 22, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5494
42 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican20203
How each member voted

Nay (2)

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History

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SB 5494 in other sessions

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