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MS SB2194

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds public community and junior colleges to the definition of "claimant agency" eligible to collect debts through income tax refund setoff procedures.

  • Expands the types of debts that claimant agencies can collect to include debts owed "by" individuals in addition to loaned money, broadening the scope beyond educational loans.

  • Clarifies that collectible debts include any liquidated sum accrued through contract, subrogation, tort, or operation of law, with or without an outstanding judgment.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Debts; authorize community and junior colleges to collect through setoff against a debtor's income tax return.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges2/19/2018
Universities and Colleges1/9/2018

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