PIERRE, (KCCR) — The House Local Government Committee killed a bill earlier this week that could have helped counties recovery some monies owed to it largely due to court fines and fees. House Bill 1070 would have allowed the state’s Obligation Recovery Center to work at recouping money owed to counties. District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre says the bill included provisions commercial debt collectors don’t have access to…
Hughes County Manager Lori Jacobson testified the bill is a simple resolution for counties looking to improve their financial setting…
The bill saw opposition from South Dakota’s debt collection industry. District 16 Representative Karla Lems of Canton was on board with the bill until an amendment adding stronger penalties to it…
H-B 1070 was sent to the 41st legislative day on a seven-to-five vote.
