Wage garnishments; treasurers' liens for unpaid taxes and charges.
What changed between versions
Increased wage protection for low-income employees by requiring garnishment limits to be calculated based on the greater of the federal or Virginia state minimum hourly wage, rather than just the federal rate.
Updated the definition of 'garnishment' to explicitly exclude treasurer's liens issued for unpaid taxes, clarifying that tax collection follows a separate legal process.
Changed the minimum wage reference in tax lien calculations from the federal minimum to the Virginia state minimum wage, ensuring consistent protection for state employees.
Adjusted the fee charged to third parties receiving tax liens from twenty dollars to a specific credit against the debt, clarifying the financial impact on the recipient.
Reorganized the structure of the tax lien section to improve clarity on how liens are applied to wages and the rights of recipients.