BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6093

SB 6093: Collection agency defined

Revising the definition of "collection agency."

Summary

  • A person is not considered a "collection agency" if the person is located in another state and is collecting debts from debtors located in this state by means of interstate communications, such as telephone, mail, or FAX. If the substance of a communication is contrary to collection practice law in this state, then the person is subject to this state's jurisdiction.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6093), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 1994
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 1994
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 30, 1994
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 12, 1994 in the Senate
Last action
March 30, 1994
Session law
Chapter 195, Laws of 1994
Versions
SB 6093, SSB 6093

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 11, 1994
Version voted on: SSB 6093
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27001
Republican20001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 3, 1994
Version voted on: SSB 6093
96 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican34010
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

March 5, 1994
Version voted on: SSB 6093
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23005
Republican21000
How each member voted

History

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