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HI HB135

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies the relationship between Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code and the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act

  • Article 4A governs transfers between commercial parties but does not apply to transfers governed by the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act

  • Amendments to the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act effective February 7, 2013, place certain consumer international wire transfers called "remittance transfers" under federal jurisdiction regardless of whether they qualify as electronic funds transfers

  • Closes the gap in governing law for remittance transfers that are not classified as electronic funds transfers

  • Supported by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation

Legislative Description

Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A; Electronic Fund Transfer Act

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cachola, Har, McDermott excused (3).

2/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Finance2/8/2013
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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