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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2491

HB 2491: Dishonored checks

Modifying dishonored check provisions.

Summary

  • Caps handling fee for dishonored checks at $45.00.
  • Extends the "grace period" beyond 15 days at payee's discretion.
  • Sets the cost of collection at $40.00, or the face amount of the check, whichever is less.
  • Creates a presumption that payors receive the notice of dishonor three days after it has been mailed.
  • Provides that payees no longer need to include the cautionary statement alerting payors of possible criminal consequences in the notice of dishonor.
  • Adds a provision declaring that if the cautionary statement is included in the notice of dishonor, even if the payee does not intend to contact law enforcement, that statement cannot be construed as a threat, misconduct, misrepresentation or a violation of law.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2004
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2004
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Patricia Lantz (D-26)
Introduced
January 15, 2004 in the House
Last action
February 13, 2004
Versions
HB 2491, SHB 2491

AN ACT Relating to dishonored checks;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Patricia Lantz (D-26)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Mike Carrell R-28Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 2491)
  2. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2491)
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  5. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2491)
  6. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  7. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  8. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2491 in other sessions

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