WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

 

Sponsor

House Bill / Senate Bill

Title

Description

Status

Recommendation

 

HB - 2609

NOTICE OF DISHONOR

To specifically state that  3rd parties can charge a check charge and handling fee per the Notice of Dishonor.

In Rules Committee

Contact your representative to get this bill our of committee.

 

SB - 6295

GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS

To standardize the garnishment process and allow plaintiff’s to charge garnishment costs whether they are successful or not.

In Rules Committee

Contact your representative to get this bill our of committee.

 

HB - 1945

COLLECTION FEES FOR COMMERCIAL ACCTS.

To allow collection agencies to charge a collection fee for collecting one commercial accounts.

In Rules Committee

Contact your representative to get this bill our of committee.

 

HB - 2461

CREDIT BUREAU SATISFY JUDGMENT IN 30 DAYS

This bill would make it mandatory that a credit bureau satisfy judgment within 30 days or be fined $250.

In Rules Committee

Working with Rep. Reardon to amend bill

 

HB – 2474

ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO CHARGE ATTY FEES

Allow payment of attorneys’ fees in civil action to an individual representing him/her self in those instances where atty fees would normally be paid.

In Rules Committee

Keep bill in Rules and let matter die in rules.