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GA SR1217

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hamrick

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Garnishment Proceedings Study Committee, composed of five Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, with one designated as chairperson
  • Directs the committee to examine Georgia's garnishment process under Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, many provisions of which had not been updated in more than 30 years
  • Focuses on the burden garnishment proceedings place on large and small businesses, building on issues raised by 2011 SB 11 and 2012 HB 683
  • Committee members may receive allowances for up to three days of meetings, with a possible two-day extension authorized by the President of the Senate, funded from Senate appropriations
  • Requires any report of findings and recommended legislation to be submitted no later than January 14, 2013, at which point the committee stands abolished

Legislative Description

Senate Garnishment Proceedings Study Committee; create

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/26/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2012

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