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Votes at a glance: Economic Matters Committee advances multiple consumer, business and energy bills
Summary
The Economic Matters Committee moved a package of consumer, business and energy bills as amended, advancing measures ranging from EFTA‑style unauthorized transfer protections to changes in CPCN transparency and modifications to state incentive and registry programs.
The Economic Matters Committee considered a slate of bills and moved multiple measures as amended. Several bills were discussed only briefly or passed after amendment votes; the committee adopted changes and voted to advance the measures listed below.
Key items moved by the committee (summary of action taken):
- House Bill 332 — Electronic Fund Transfer protections: Committee counsel clarified that the bill addresses unauthorized transfers under the EFTA framework, limiting consumer liability for unauthorized transfers to $50 if reported within two business days and up to $500 if reported within 60 days; after 60 days consumers may be fully liable. The bill, as framed in committee, aims to place state‑chartered banks on parity with federally regulated banks for specified transfers; the committee moved the bill as amended.
- House Bill 577 — Comptroller enforcement of certain business license laws and stakeholder study: The committee adopted an amendment that requires the comptroller to consult stakeholders and…
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