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AR HB1732

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Richard Womack

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

HB1732 Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-110-413(a) to remove the exemption that previously protected state income tax refunds from garnishment proceedings

  • Allows Arkansas state income tax refunds to be subject to garnishment by judgment creditors in civil actions

  • Makes refunds owned by defendants in civil cases held by the State of Arkansas or any state subdivision, institution, department, or special district subject to garnishment under existing law

  • Preserves existing debt set-off provisions under § 26-36-301 et seq. concerning amounts owed to state programs

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Garnishment Against The State Or A Subdivision Of The State; And To Allow For Income Tax Refunds To Be Subject To Garnishment By Judgment Creditors.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/27/2019
Judiciary3/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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