Negotiable instruments; statute of limitations.
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SB 1217 — Negotiable instruments; statute of limitations.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 83 (effective 7/1/17)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Provides that the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code establishing a six-year limitations period on actions to enforce the obligation of a party to pay the instrument apply to negotiable and non-negotiable certificates of deposit. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill SB 1217, a new line has been added, while an older line has been removed. The addition likely introduces a new provision or requirement, while the removal suggests that the previous regulation was either outdated or no longer necessary. These changes could affect how the bill will be implemented, ensuring it reflects current needs or priorities. It’s important because it can impact the effectiveness of the law once passed.
74.220.50.22074.220.50.48
View plain text versions (3)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0083) View text Current html February 20, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1217ER) View text html February 14, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101945D html January 10, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 83 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 22, 2017
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/15/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read second time and engrossed
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Rereferred to Commerce and Labor
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101945D
Sponsors
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1217 do?
- Provides that the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code establishing a six-year limitations period on actions to enforce the obligation of a party to pay the instrument apply to negotiable and non-negotiable certificates of deposit. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 1217?
- SB 1217 is sponsored by A. Benton "Ben" Chafin.
- What is the current status of SB 1217?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 1217?
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