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ID H0508

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 14-518 of Idaho Code regarding notice and publication of abandoned property lists
  • Removes the requirement for a separate notice of escheatment, instead incorporating escheatment information into the quarterly website list notice
  • Requires the administrator to maintain and update quarterly a list of abandoned property owners on a website connected to the state treasurer's website, with county newspaper notices published at least one week before each posting
  • Authorizes the administrator to undertake additional public outreach efforts including participation in public events, media advertisements, and distribution of brochures to inform owners about retrieving abandoned property and educate holders about their chapter requirements
  • Maintains existing provisions that property values under $100 need not be listed unless deemed in the public interest, and exempts traveler's checks, money orders, and similar instruments from listing requirements

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise the requirement of a notice of escheatment and to establish provisions regarding public outreach.

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Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2014 Session Law Chapter 167 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/27/2014
State Affairs2/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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