Loading chat...

AL SB128

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Click for details

Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2022

AI Summary

SB128 Summary

  • Authorizes county tax collecting officials to conduct tax lien auctions for delinquent property taxes online in addition to in-person auctions, with both methods subject to the same procedures and requirements.

  • Establishes procedures for online auctions including notice requirements (30 days minimum by mail, website, newspaper, or courthouse posting), bidding based on lowest interest rate (maximum 12%), and payment deadlines (two business days after online auction closes).

  • Creates new foreclosure process for tax liens unsold after five years, allowing counties to foreclose on behalf of municipalities, counties, or the state depending on property suitability for public use.

  • Requires 180-day notice prior to foreclosure action and limits title search and foreclosure costs reimbursable to counties by the state when property is conveyed to the state.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor approval.

Legislative Description

Revenue, local tax collecting officials, authorized to conduct on-line public auctions for collection of delinquent property taxes, Sec. 40-10-199.1 added; Secs. 40-10-180 to 40-10-188, inclusive, 40-10-191, 40-10-193, 40-10-194, 40-10-197, 40-10-199 am'd.

Taxation

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Banking and Insurance

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance2/1/2022

Full Bill Text

No bill text available