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Iowa House Bill HSB193

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB193

Introduced
2/21/23  
Introduced
2/21/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to setoff procedures for debt owed as a result of a traffic violation captured by an automated traffic enforcement system, and including effective date provisions.

Impact

If passed, the bill would modify existing provisions under several Iowa Code sections by clarifying that certain automated traffic enforcement debts do not qualify for setoff from income tax refunds. This change is significant because it alters how the state collects debts owed by individuals, particularly those resulting from automated traffic violations. Essentially, it protects individuals from losing their tax refunds due to non-payment of such debts, thus allowing them to retain more of their finances during tax season and addressing public concerns regarding the fairness of automated enforcement systems.

Summary

House Study Bill 193 pertains to the setoff procedures regarding debts owed as a result of traffic violations captured by automated traffic enforcement systems. The bill specifically seeks to amend current laws to exclude debts arising from these automated citations from being classified as 'qualifying debt.' This means that individuals who incur such debts will not have their state income tax refunds set off or withheld by the Department of Revenue (DOR) to satisfy these debts. The intent behind this legislative amendment is to provide some relief to individuals facing penalties for automated traffic violations.

Contention

The measure could spark debate among legislators concerning the implications of automated traffic enforcement. Proponents may argue that it is necessary to prevent excessive financial penalties from automated systems, which can disproportionately affect low-income individuals. Conversely, opponents may claim that it undermines the enforcement mechanisms in place to deter traffic violations and that it could complicate the collection of legitimate debts owed to the state due to incurred violations. The bill's reception may reflect broader discussions about the efficacy and fairness of automated traffic enforcement in general.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2681

A bill for an act relating to automated traffic systems, including for traffic law enforcement and for capture of registration plate images, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 740.) Effective date: 05/17/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA HSB707

A bill for an act relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2595.)

IA HF2595

A bill for an act relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 707.)

IA HF764

A bill for an act relating to the collection of fines issued for excessive speed violations detected by an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 3.)

IA HF3

A bill for an act relating to the collection of fines issued for excessive speed violations detected by an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 764.)

IA HSB668

A bill for an act relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

IA SSB1180

A bill for an act regulating the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 489, SF 2408.)

IA SF489

A bill for an act regulating the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1180; See SF 2408.)

IA SSB3016

A bill for an act relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2337.)

IA SF2337

A bill for an act relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3016.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.