2002 House Bill 6329

Introduced in the House

Sept. 17, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Scott Hummel (R-86)

To expand the application of a law allowing banks and savings and loan associations to suspend business in the event of an existing or impending emergency, so that it would apply to all financial institutions, including a nationally, federally, or state chartered bank, savings bank, credit union, or savings and loan association. The bill would add “terrorism” to the list of events that may constitute an emergency.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

Nov. 12, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one eliminating provisions which might conflict with federal law related to presenting checks, bills, or notes to an institution which is closed.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 13, 2002

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

In the Senate

Nov. 14, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions