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MS HB735
Bill
Status
2/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Tom Weathersby
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the 30-day waiting period for the Secretary of State to act on applications to purchase state tax-forfeited lands.
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Clarifies that applications by state agencies, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions can still be processed immediately without delay.
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Updates references in state law from "Auditor" and "Land Commissioner" to "State Fiscal Officer" and "Secretary of State" for consistency.
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Clarifies the refund procedure for cancelled patents by specifying that purchasers receive refunds directly from the Secretary of State and that local government entities receiving funds must also refund their portion to purchasers.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Tax forfeited land; remove the waiting period on applications to purchase.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/27/2018