SB17-080
Reduce Amount Of Wages Subject To Garnishment
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a reduction in the amount of earnings subject to garnishment.
Bill Summary:
The bill changes the amount of wages that may be withheld and paid under a garnishment to the lesser of:
- 25% of an individual's disposable earnings; or
- If the individual makes less than 250% of the federal poverty level adjusted for family size, 10% of the individual's gross earnings; or
- Zero if the individual's weekly take-home pay is less than 30 times the state's minimum wage.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Michael Merrifield
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-080 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 1-6. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 17-080 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. | The motion passed 6-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/13/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |