HB 936 -- Child Support Enforcement

Sponsor:  Franz

This bill authorizes the Missouri Gaming Commission to intercept
the excursion gambling boat winnings of individuals owing back
child support.  The excursion gambling boat must submit an
individual's net winnings to the commission, and the commission
will confirm whether the individual owes back child support
before allowing the excursion gambling boat to withhold an
individual's winnings.  Excursion gambling boats are allowed a 2%
reimbursement of the withheld amount for the costs of complying
with the provisions of the bill.  The excursion gambling boat
must give written notice to the individual stating the amount
withheld, why an amount was withheld, and an explanation of the
individual's procedural process rights but is not liable for
disclosing information to the Family Support Division within the
Department of Social Services, withholding gambling winnings, or
any good faith actions.  The excursion gambling boat will
transfer the withheld amount to the Family Support Payment Center
at the same time the taxes are transferred to the Internal
Revenue Service.

A parent will be notified of their child support responsibility
by the department director if there is a current court order.
Future child support payments will be computed following the
rules established by the Missouri Supreme Court.  Only a court of
competent jurisdiction may approve an administrative agency to
change a child support order judgment.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:20 am