HI SB1271

Amends Section 231-53 to allow both the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Taxation to perform tax refund offsets against valid debts owed to claimant agencies.

Modifies Section 231-54 to require notification of setoff intentions to come from either the comptroller/Department of Accounting and General Services or the Director of Taxation.

Updates Section 231-57.5 to authorize either the Department of Accounting and General Services or the Department of Taxation to notify the child support enforcement agency of debtor information when a setoff occurs due to child support debt.

Clarifies that debtors retain the right to request a hearing within thirty days to contest a setoff and may appeal according to chapter 91 procedures.

Takes effect upon approval.