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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Includes certain independent contractors in the state directory of new hires to aid in the administration of the child support enforcement program
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to including certain independent contractors in the state directory of new hires to aid in the administration of the child support enforcement program
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill addresses the persistent problem of tracking persons whose child support payments are delinquent. It includes independent contractors with contracts in excess of $2,500 in the state directory of new hires to aid in the administration of the child support enforcement program.
Summary of specific provisions
Paragraph (a) of subdivision 2 of section 171-h of the tax law (as added by chapter 398 of the laws of 1997) is amended to provide the above addition.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
Existing law does not include independent contractors with contracts in excess of $2,500 in the state directory of new hires.
Justification
Self-employed payers are among the most difficult to collect child support payments from. Businesses, although not required, are encouraged to report all independent contractors regardless of contract amount. This legislation provides a much needed requirement to aid in the tracking of these delinquent payers who negligently and purposefully deny their children due support.
Prior legislative history
2011-2012 A.192 Passed Assembly 2009-2010 A.1190 Passed Assembly 2007-2008 A.7722 Referred to Ways and Means 2005-2006 A.5739 Referred to Ways and Means 2003-2004 A.336 Passed Assembly 2001-2002 Passed Assembly 1999-2000 Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
Minor administrative costs. Costs associated with implementing similar legislation in other states has shown that the requirement has not significantly impacted operating costs or worker caseloads.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of January succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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