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Homestead and Other Exemptions (1995 thru present)
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  • 1995 - HB 2053 Discharge of judgments against bankrupt.
  • 1995 - HJ 657 Constitutional amendment; homestead exemption from property taxation.
  • 1996 - HB 1428 Homestead exemptions from creditor process; certain veterans.
  • 1997 - HB 2547 Deeds of trust on property exempt from levy or distress; refinancing.
  • 1998 - SB 34 Homestead exemption; real estate.
  • 1999 - HB 2683 Homestead exemptions; retirement benefit exemptions, etc.
  • 1999 - HB 2730 Homestead exemption.
  • 1999 - SB 1148 Homestead exemptions; retirement benefit exemptions, etc.
  • 2002 - HB 20 Poor debtor's exemption; funeral expenses.
  • 2003 - HB 1446 Debtor's Exemptions.
  • 2003 - HB 2740 Garnished wages protected by homestead exemption.
  • 2003 - HB 2773 Garnishment; increasing trigger level.
  • 2004 - HB 138 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs); benefits exempt from creditors.
  • 2005 - HB 138 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs); benefits exempt from creditors.
  • 2005 - HB 1559 Exemptions in bankruptcy; changes in time limitations.
  • 2005 - HB 1642 Homestead exemption; increased.
  • 2005 - HB 1695 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs); benefits exempt from creditors.
  • 2005 - HB 1698 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs); benefits exempt from creditors.
  • 2005 - HB 1714 Garnishment; increasing maximum portion of protected disposable earnings.
  • 2006 - HB 39 Homestead exemption; increases for dependents.
  • 2006 - HB 192 Retirement benefits; exemption of certain from creditor process.
  • 2006 - HJ 125 Homestead exemptions; joint subcommittee to study for real property tax relief.
  • 2007 - HB 2766 Retirement benefits; exemption of certain from creditor process.
  • 2007 - HJ 716 Constitutional amendment; homestead exemption from property taxation (first reference).
  • 2007 - SJ 393 Real property tax classifications and homestead exemption program; joint subcommittee to study.
  • 2008 - HB 1042 Homestead deeds; previous filings.
  • 2008 - HB 1256 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs); exemption from civil judgments.
  • 2008 - HB 1559 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs); exemption from civil judgments.
  • 2009 - HB 1559 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs); exemption from civil judgments.
  • 2009 - HB 1668 Garnishment; exemption for parent who supports dependent child or children residing with him.
  • 2009 - HB 2229 Retirement plan; no person acting as trustee or custodian with respect thereto may exercise setoff.
  • 2009 - HB 2559 Homestead exemption; increases for householders who are 65 years of age or older.
  • 2009 - HB 2560 Homestead exemption; increased for veterans.
  • 2009 - SB 1007 Garnishment; parent who does not receive child support payments may hold exempt therefrom.
  • 2010 - HB 817 Garnishment; deposit of earnings.
  • 2010 - HB 1192 Homestead deeds for personal property; previous filings.
  • 2011 - HB 1422 Homestead exemptions; adds one firearm, not to exceed $3,000 value, to list of exemptions.
  • 2011 - HB 1471 Homestead and other exemptions; exemption of real or personal property.
  • 2011 - HB 1494 Homestead exemption; increases from $5,000 to $15,000 for every householder.
  • 2011 - HB 1925 Garnishment; clarifies person's earnings that may be subject thereto including deposits into bank.
  • 2011 - HB 2428 Homestead and other exemptions; exemption of real or personal property.
  • 2011 - SB 839 Homestead exemptions; adds one firearm, not to exceed $3,000 value, to list of exemptions.
  • 2012 - HB 993 Homestead exemption; increases if householder is 65 years of age or older.
  • 2012 - SB 166 Homestead exemption; exemptions in bankruptcy petition, etc.
  • 2015 - HB 2015 Creditor process; bankruptcy proceeding exemptions.
  • 2018 - HB 1593 Homestead exemption; bankruptcy exemptions.
  • 2019 - HB 2711 Real estate; exemptions, recordation of signed writing, etc.
  • 2020 - HB 790 Homestead exemption; bankruptcy exemptions.
  • 2020 (ss1) - HB 5068 Emergency relief payments; automatic exemption from creditor process.
  • 2021 - HB 1814 Garnishment of wages; protected portion of disposable earnings.
  • 2021 (ss1) - HB 1814 Garnishment of wages; protected portion of disposable earnings.
  • 2023 - SB 812 Emergency relief payments; automatic exemption from creditor process.
  • 2024 - HB 1339 Householder; exemptions from garnishment and lien.