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MS SB2567
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to withhold up to 10% of proceeds from sales of tax-forfeited properties to pay for removal of trees posing immediate harm to life or property on adjoining parcels.
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Directs the Secretary of State to reimburse municipalities or counties with the most tax-forfeited parcels for cleanup, maintenance, and tree removal costs from remaining Land Records Maintenance Fund balances.
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Exempts the Land Records Maintenance Fund from special fund transfer requirements under Section 27-104-205, preventing transfer of funds to the State General Fund.
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Redirects year-end Land Records Maintenance Fund balances (effective July 1, 2025) to municipalities and counties for tax-forfeited land maintenance instead of transferring to the General Fund.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Tax-forfeited land certified to state; authorize Secretary of State to withhold 10% for the cost of tree removal.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025