STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28613 / S1131
This proposal amends existing law regarding financial institution garnishment search fees, lookback obligations
and provisions regarding the answer of a garnishee. The bill requires an increase in the financial institution
search fees from $5 to $7 and execution fees from $10 to $12. It clarifies the time allowed for the garnishment
review from sixty-four days to two months to match federal standards. It provides the judgment creditor with
a thirty-day provision to except the answer of the garnishee for insufficiency.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no impact to the State General fund because this bill applies to laws governing one time financial
institution search and execution fees.
Contact:
Senator Todd M. Lakey
(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: 02/17/2021, 4:39 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 11-703, 11-710, 11-714, 11-720