Why repeal State Bill
117
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Pages to inform you about SB 117 and
its impact on Ohio consumers:
Why SB 117 is a Bad Law
Written by a consumer rights attorney who followed SB 117 from its
start to its passage by a lame-duck Ohio legislature.
We've all been
cheated; it's time to fight back
A column by Plain Dealer Consumer Affairs columnist Sheryl Harris.
She urges Ohio's voters to speak out and to support this campaign to
get a referendum on repealing SB 117 on the ballot.
Predatory Lending
Cuyahoga County Treasurer Jim Rokakis has a national reputation for
his understanding of the foreclosure crisis. He discusses
predatory lending and targets SB 117 as weakening the penalties for fraudulent lending.
In December 2006 Ohio's Attorney General - elect Marc Dann also
called on Governor Bob Taft to veto SB 117 because it would weaken
Ohio's new law against predatory lenders.
Read the
statement.
Midnight Bill
"Midnight Bill Protects Fraudulent Mortgage Brokers, Oppressive Car
Dealers, and Harassing Debt Collectors" A statement by the National Consumer Law Center.
Yo-Yo Scams
Even before SB 117 Ohio showed a "green light"
for defrauding car buyers. Now, by limiting damages above out-of-pocket
costs,
SB 117 has made dishonest dealing even more profitable.
Two Ohio governors speak out
on SB 117
Two statements on why SB 117 is a bad bill: Governor Ted
Strickland explains why he vetoed it; former governor Bob Taft
explains why he would not sign it.
SB 117 as a "lead paint"
bill
Comments and some web links on this aspect of amended SB
117.
Referendum
The full text of the referendum. |
