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Committee advances bill to raise garnishment disclosure fee from $25 to $40
Summary
Senator Jeff Barta and the North Dakota Bankers Association urged increasing the disclosure fee charged to garnishees, citing inflation and compliance costs; the committee recommended a due pass with recorded votes.
Senate Bill 23‑10, which would raise the statutory disclosure fee in garnishment proceedings from $25 to $40, received a favorable recommendation from the House Finance and Taxation Committee after supporters said the fee has not been adjusted since 2005.
Senator Jeff Barta, sponsor of the bill, said the banking industry brought the request forward to reflect inflation and the time involved in complying with garnishment summons. Rick Klayberg, president and CEO of the North Dakota Bankers…
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