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AR HB1236

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Richard Womack

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes the exception that previously protected Arkansas state income tax refunds from garnishment by judgment creditors
  • Makes income tax refunds subject to garnishment proceedings against the State of Arkansas and its subdivisions, institutions, departments, and special districts
  • Preserves existing provisions of Arkansas Code § 26-36-301 et seq. concerning debt set-off procedures for state programs
  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-110-413(a) to clarify that garnishment laws apply to state-held assets including previously exempt tax refunds

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

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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