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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6171

SB 6171: Cashing of government checks

Cashing government issued checks and warrants.

Summary

  • In order for a financial institution to be a qualified public depositary, the institution must cash checks and warrants issued by Washington State and the federal government for no more than a fee of $1. This requirement is contingent upon the presenter furnishing two pieces of valid identification, including a current pictured Washington driver's license or identification card.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6171), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 1994
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Vognild (D-38)
Introduced
January 14, 1994 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6171, ESSB 6171

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Vognild (D-38)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Valoria Loveland D-16Curtis Ludwig D-8Rosa Franklin D-29Jim Hargrove D-24

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 9, 1994
Version voted on: ESSB 6171
31 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27100
Republican41700
How each member voted
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History

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SB 6171 in other sessions

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