DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 933 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Gregory Miller
Abstract: Provides a child support guideline schedule based on current economic and tax data.
Present law provides a child support guideline schedule which is based on economic estimates of
child-rearing expenditures as a portion of household consumption.
Proposed law amends present law to incorporate the most recent economic estimates of child-rearing
expenditures as a portion of household consumption.
Present law provides monthly basic child support obligations for combined adjusted monthly gross
incomes beginning with $0 per month.
Proposed law amends the monthly basic child support obligations and utilizes $0 - $950 as the
minimum adjusted monthly gross income.
Present law provides a ceiling of $30,000 for combined adjusted monthly gross income when
calculating the basic child support obligation.
Proposed law amends present law by raising the ceiling from $30,000 to $40,000 for combined
adjusted monthly gross income when calculating the basic child support obligation.
(Amends R.S. 9:315.19)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Changes the minimum amount utilized for monthly basic child support obligations from
$950 to $0-$950.