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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5165: Neg instruments/stat of limi

Revising the statute of limitations for negotiable instruments.

Summary

  • The statute of limitations for enforcing the obligation of a party to pay an unaccepted draft is extended to six years after the dishonor of the draft or ten years after the date of the draft, whichever period expires first.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 18, 1995
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 13, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
April 18, 1995
Session law
Chapter 74, Laws of 1995
Companion bill
HB 1257

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 7, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5165
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage

April 6, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5165
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican60001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5165 in other sessions

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