Colorado 2017 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 17-080 — Reduce Amount Of Wages Subject To Garnishment

Last action — Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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.)

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

Sponsors

  • Michael Merrifield · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Michael Merrifield

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 17-080 do?
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.)
Who sponsors SB 17-080?
SB 17-080 is sponsored by Michael Merrifield.
What is the current status of SB 17-080?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 17-080?
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