BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

HB 1771: Dishonored check fee

Requiring a handling fee to be paid when a check is dishonored.

Summary

  • The amount that the drawer of a bad check must pay before trial in order to satisfy the claim of a holder who files a suit is explicitly expanded to include statutory attorneys' fees of $125.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1771), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 8, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 1, 1995
Prime sponsor
Tim Hickel (R-30)
Introduced
February 8, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 1, 1995
Session law
Chapter 187, Laws of 1995

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tim Hickel (R-30)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1995
Version voted on: HB 1771
87 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat251100
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (87)

Senate · Final Passage

April 11, 1995
Version voted on: HB 1771
41 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17305
Republican24000
How each member voted

History

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HB 1771 in other sessions

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