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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5574

SB 5574: Collection agencies

Concerning collection agencies.

Summary

  • Makes a number of changes related to the prohibited practices of collection agencies.
  • Adds prohibited practice standards specifically related to calling or texting a cellular telephone or wireless device.
  • Prohibits a collection agency from bringing an action or initiating an arbitration on a claim when the collection agency knows the suit or arbitration is barred by the applicable statute of limitations.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5574), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 2011
  4. Passed HouseApr 1, 2011
  5. GovernorApr 13, 2011
  6. LawApr 13, 2011
Prime sponsor
Nick Harper (D-38)
Introduced
January 31, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 13, 2011
Session law
Chapter 57, Laws of 2011
Companion bill
HB 1745
Versions
SB 5574, SSB 5574

AN ACT Relating to collection agencies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Nick Harper (D-38)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5574
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 1, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5574
92 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53002
Republican39003
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (SSB 5574)
  2. Chapter 57, 2011 Laws. (SSB 5574)
  3. Effective date 7/22/2011. (SSB 5574)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5574)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5574)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5574)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SSB 5574)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5574)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5574)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5574)
  11. BFS - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5574)
  12. BFS - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5574)
  13. First reading, referred to Business & Financial Services. (SSB 5574)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5574)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5574)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5574)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5574)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5574)
  21. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5574)
  23. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5574)
  24. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5574 in other sessions

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