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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that the State Treasurer may bring a claim against a warrantor of a draft for breach of a presentment warranty to recover State funds in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code. Provides that a claim brought by the State Treasurer is not subject to the limitations provided for in those provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Provides that the amendatory changes are declaratory of existing law. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the State Treasurer can sue a "warrantor" (someone who guarantees a draft, which is a type of check or order to pay) for breaking a "presentment warranty" to get back state funds, following rules in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), a set of laws governing commercial transactions. Specifically, the Treasurer can use sections 3-417 and 4-208 of the UCC, which deal with warranties made when a draft is presented for payment. Importantly, this bill states that any lawsuit brought by the Treasurer under these UCC sections will not be limited by certain time restrictions found in those same sections, and that these changes are simply confirming what the law already meant.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (15:30:00 2/25/2026 Room 400) (on 02/25/2026)
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