CA AB2046

Allows local child support agencies to serve income withholding notices directly to employers for child support arrearages without requiring a judicial officer's signature.

Limits income withholding to 5% of total monthly disability payments for obligors receiving Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payments (SSI/SSP) or Social Security Disability Insurance who have provided proof of eligibility or receipt.

Extends the same 5% limitation on income withholding to disabled veterans receiving disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs who would otherwise qualify for SSI/SSP and have provided proof of compensation and other income/assets.

Requires courts to schedule hearings within 20 days of a request and allows obligors to challenge withholding amounts if payment creates undue hardship or if arrearage calculations are erroneous.

Designates this act as creating a state-mandated local program requiring reimbursement through existing statutory procedures if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are mandated by the state.