STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28551 / H0194
This legislation compels the Department of Health and Welfare to initiate already established contempt
proceedings against delinquent obligors under certain circumstances. This legislation also helps to ensure
that the best interests of the child/children are being preserved in regard to modification of custody when an
obligor has a large and outstanding amount of past due child support.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no expected fiscal impact to the General Fund, nor to any other state or local budgets or agencies.This
legislation simply prevents obligors with large past due child support amounts who are not ensuring the best
interests of their children from being able to modify custody, and simply compels the Department of Health
and Welfare to initiate already established processes. This legislation may also limit unnecessary civil litigation
and use of valuable court time and resources.
Contact:
Representative Kevin Andrus
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/16/2021, 9:18 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 7-610, 7-1202