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MS HB738

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weathersby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority to receive and deposit purchase money for public lands from the Land Commissioner to the Secretary of State.

  • Requires purchase money to be paid directly into the State Treasury rather than through the Land Commissioner.

  • Establishes a 30-day deadline for completing a patent; if not met, the Secretary of State must issue a warrant to refund all money minus applicable fees upon written request.

  • Eliminates the requirement for purchasers to present a Treasurer's receipt to the Land Commissioner as proof of payment.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Public lands; revise procedure for purchase money to be collected and deposited into Treasury by Secretary of State.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Property2/9/2015
Public Property1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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