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House panel advances bill to expand state debt collection powers
Summary
The House Political Subdivisions Committee recommended HB 554 favorably, a bill to streamline the Office of State Debt Collection's operations, permit earlier collection efforts before court judgments, and allow the office to retain up to one year of operating expenses in its fund; Representative Hansen recorded the sole recorded 'no' voice vote.
The House Political Subdivisions Committee on Wednesday recommended House Bill 554, State Debt Collection Amendments, sending the bill forward after a brief sponsor presentation and no public opposition.
Representative Burton, the bill sponsor, told the committee that HB 554 "updates code to increase the efficiency of the debt collection office and codifies some standard practices." He said the measure…
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