BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5043

SB 5043: Payment of debts

Concerning payment of debts.

Summary

Authorizes collection agencies to collect a transaction fee, not exceeding 2.5 percent, for credit card payments from debtors.
Restricts interest from accruing on nonrestitution legal financial obligations until an offender’s date of release from custody or if paid in full.
Prohibits partial or total confinement from being imposed for failure to pay legal financial obligations for amounts less than $25,000.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to payment of debts;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5043)
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5043)
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5043)
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5043)
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 16, 2017On motion, referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5043)
Feb 16, 2017On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 14, 2017FI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5043)
Feb 14, 2017FI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 11, 2017First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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