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OK HB1933

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipalities to collect unpaid solid waste and storm water drainage service accounts through a formalized process requiring at least 10 days' notice to account holders and property owners.

  • Establishes a lien procedure: after 4+ months of nonpayment, municipalities file a notice of lien with the county clerk, and if unpaid within 30 days, certify the debt to the county treasurer for collection as property taxes.

  • Requires municipalities to obtain mailed notice receipts from postal service; if account holder/property owner cannot be located, notice may be posted on the property and published once at least 10 days before any municipal action.

  • Provides account holders and property owners with appeal rights to the municipal governing body within 10 days of any administrative order; specifies the lien is coequal with ad valorem tax liens and superior to other titles and liens.

  • County treasurer collects a $5.00 fee per parcel; if unable to collect through tax levy, municipality may pursue civil action; severed mineral interests are exempt from liens; effective November 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Cities and towns; authorizing municipality to collect unpaid solid waste service accounts; effective date.

Cities and Towns

Last Action

CCR submitted; conferees unable to agree

5/16/2013

Committee Referrals

General Government2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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