Sen. Todd Weiler
Official bill purpose:
This bill allows a constable to establish a payment schedule with an individual instead of seizing the individual’s property:
- Allows a constable to establish a payment schedule with an individual instead of seizing the individual’s property; and
- Makes technical and conforming changes.
Read bill details on the official state site.
Association notes/why we’re tracking this:
SB 156 Constable Amendments allows a constable to establish a payment arrangement as an alternative to seizing property. This is an alternative that credit unions should support. The practicality of seizing property makes it a difficult remedy to rely on.Some questions remain with the bill, which we’re working to get answers to.Association posture on the bill:
Monitoring for impact