Sponsored bills
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal 15, Life on Land. (SB2676 HD1)
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to enter into the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (Compact) or similar agreement for mutual assistance in the enforcement of wildlife laws within one year of the effective date of this Act. Entitles DLNR employees acting within the course and scope of their employment in administering or enforcing the Compact or similar agreement to legal representation for defense of legal actions and indemnification for any damages. Requires DLNR to pay all legal fees associated with defending and indemnifying DLNR employees. (SB2077 HD1)
Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services (DHS) for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving the public assistance. Requires DHS to disregard passed through child support payments when determining the needs of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance. Amends the income withholding requirements to impose a fine against any employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against any noncustodial parent subject to income withholding, or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income to pay child support. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SB3028 HD1)