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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5370

SB 5370: Credit cards/local gov use

Authorizing use of credit cards by local governments.

Summary

  • Local governments and political subdivisions have the option of using credit cards for official governmental purchases or acquisitions. Local government is empowered to contract for the issuance of the credit cards.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5370), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 4, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 13, 1995
Prime sponsor
Patricia Hale (R-8)
Introduced
January 20, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
April 13, 1995
Session law
Chapter 30, Laws of 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5370, SSB 5370

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Patricia Hale (R-8)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Shirley Winsley R-28Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Jeannette Wood R-21

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 8, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5370
44 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20401
Republican24000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 4, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5370
94 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican58300
How each member voted

Yea (94)

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History

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SB 5370 in other sessions

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