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MS HB735

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weathersby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the 30-day waiting period for the Secretary of State to act on applications to purchase state tax-forfeited lands.

  • Clarifies that applications by state agencies, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions can still be processed immediately without delay.

  • Updates references in state law from "Auditor" and "Land Commissioner" to "State Fiscal Officer" and "Secretary of State" for consistency.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Property1/11/2018

Full Bill Text

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