HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

149th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 29

AMEND House Bill No. 29 at lines 9 and 10 by striking “ Any portion of a tax refund that is comprised of an income tax credit is not eligible for seizure. ” and inserting in lieu thereof “ Any portion of a tax refund that is comprised of a refundable earned income tax credit is not eligible for seizure. ”

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 29 at line 80 by inserting “the provisions of § 545A of Title 30 and § 5033 of Title 10 and” between “administer” and “any”.

SYNOPSIS

This amendment clarifies that any portion of a tax refund that is comprised of a refundable earned income tax credit is not eligible for seizure. It further clarifies that Sections 1 and 2 of the Act will not take effect until ongoing funds are provided to develop, implement and administer Sections 1 and 2, including the Courts and Department of Finance’s operational cost associated with the program.