COLLECTION AGENCY-CHLD SUPPORT
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SB 44 — COLLECTION AGENCY-CHLD SUPPORT
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Amends the Collection Agency Act. Provides that a collection agency may not impose a fee or charge for any child support payments collected through the efforts of a State or local governmental agency. Provides that a collection agency may not impose a fee or charge for the collection of child support payments that exceeds 25% of the amount of child support actually collected by the collection agency.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
13 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill SB 44, several words have been changed or removed to improve clarity and accuracy. For example, terms related to certain administrative processes have been updated. This kind of revision is important because it ensures that the language used in the bill reflects current practices and makes it easier for both officials and the public to understand the law. Clearer language can help avoid confusion and ensure that the bill is implemented correctly.
093_SB0044SB44 Engrossed LRB093 02022 DRJ 02022 b AN ACT in relation to child support.
For purposes of this subsection, "obligor" SB44 Engrossed -2- LRB093 02022 DRJ 02022 b means an individual who owes a duty to make periodic payments, under a court order, for the support of a child.
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham
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House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
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Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2003
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Bailey
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Balanced Budget Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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State Debt Impact Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Correctional Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Home Rule Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 23, 2003
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Pension Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Pension Note Requested by Rep. Julie Hamos; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested by Rep. Julie Hamos; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. Julie Hamos; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Correctional Note Requested by Rep. Julie Hamos; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Julie Hamos; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Kurt M. Granberg; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Home Rule Note Requested by Rep. Kurt M. Granberg; as amended by House Amended No. 1
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State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos
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Fiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Rosemary Kurtz
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Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mary E. Flowers
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Kurtz
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
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Judicial Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Judicial Note Requested by Rep. Mary K. O'Brien; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Mary K. O'Brien; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Mary K. O'Brien; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 017-001-000
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
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Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 052-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2003
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Silverstein
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Recalled to Second Reading
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Approved for Consideration Rules
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 6, 2003
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
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Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
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Assigned to Judiciary
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
Sponsors
- Costa Howard · Cosponsor
- Ira I. Silverstein · Cosponsor
- Kenneth Dunkin · Cosponsor
- Karen A. Yarbrough · Cosponsor
- Cynthia Soto · Cosponsor
- Monique D. Davis · Cosponsor
- Patricia Bailey · Cosponsor
- Sara Feigenholtz · Cosponsor
- Harry Osterman · Cosponsor
- Deborah L. Graham · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (10)
- Costa Howard
- Ira I. Silverstein
- Kenneth Dunkin
- Karen A. Yarbrough
- Cynthia Soto
- Monique D. Davis
- Patricia Bailey
- Sara Feigenholtz Democrat
- Harry Osterman
- Deborah L. Graham
Not signed on (173)
173 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 173 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 52 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Yea |
| Luechtefeld | — | Not Voting |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Bomke | — | Yea |
| Burzynski | — | Yea |
| Geo-Karis | — | Yea |
| Obama | — | Yea |
| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Jones, J. | — | Yea |
| Lauzen | — | Yea |
| Jones, W. | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Demuzio | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Maloney | — | Yea |
| Sullivan, D. | — | Not Voting |
| Brady | — | Not Voting |
| Meeks | — | Yea |
| Philip | — | Not Voting |
| Schoenberg | — | Yea |
| Shadid | — | Yea |
| Viverito | — | Yea |
| Winkel | — | Yea |
| Wojcik | — | Yea |
| Woolard | — | Yea |
| Cronin | — | Yea |
| Crotty | — | Yea |
| DeLeo | — | Yea |
| Dillard | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Sieben | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Yea |
| Munoz | — | Yea |
| Sullivan, J. | — | Yea |
| Petka | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Halvorson | — | Yea |
| Hendon | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Rauschenberger | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Risinger | — | Yea |
| Ronen | — | Yea |
| Roskam | — | Not Voting |
| Rutherford | — | Yea |
| del Valle | — | Not Voting |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 44 do?
- Amends the Collection Agency Act. Provides that a collection agency may not impose a fee or charge for any child support payments collected through the efforts of a State or local governmental agency. Provides that a collection agency may not impose a fee or charge for the collection of child support payments that exceeds 25% of the amount of child support actually collected by the collection agency.
- Who sponsors SB 44?
- SB 44 is sponsored by Costa Howard, Ira I. Silverstein, Kenneth Dunkin, Karen A. Yarbrough, Cynthia Soto, Monique D. Davis, Patricia Bailey, Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Harry Osterman, and Deborah L. Graham.
- What is the current status of SB 44?
- This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 44?
- Track SB 44 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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