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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 2140: Collectn agency costs & fees

Regulating the costs and fees of collection agencies.

Summary

  • The provision limiting collection agencies to statutorily authorized collection costs applies to consumer claims only. A consumer claim is a claim incurred by an individual primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2140), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 24, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Scott Smith (R-2)
Introduced
February 24, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Scott Smith (R-2)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

John Koster R-39

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2140 in other sessions

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