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MS HB738
Bill
Status
3/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tom Weathersby
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AI Summary
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Transfers authority to receive and deposit purchase money for public lands from the Land Commissioner to the Secretary of State.
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Requires purchase money to be paid directly into the State Treasury rather than through the Land Commissioner.
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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.
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Eliminates the requirement for purchasers to present a Treasurer's receipt to the Land Commissioner as proof of payment.
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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