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MS SB2924
MS SB2924Tax-forfeited land certified to state; authorize Secretary of State to withhold 10% for the cost of tree removal.
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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 29-1-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Withhold Up To 10% Of The Proceeds From The Sales Of Tax-forfeited Properties Certified To The State To Defray The Cost Of The Removal Of Trees On Such Property Which Pose An Immediate Harm To Life Or Property On Adjoining Parcels Upon Notification Of The Appropriate Chancery Clerk Or Municipal Clerk; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Reimburse The Municipality Wherein The Most Tax-forfeited Lands Are Located For Cleanup And Maintenance Costs On Such Property From Any Remaining Balance In The Land Records Maintenance Fund; To Amend Sections 27-104-205 And 29-1-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Land Records Maintenance Fund From Certain Special Fund Transfer Requirements; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi's tax-forfeited land laws to authorize the Secretary of State to withhold up to 10% of the proceeds from the sales of tax-forfeited properties certified to the state to cover the cost of removing trees that pose an immediate harm to life or property on adjoining parcels. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to reimburse the municipality with the most tax-forfeited land for cleanup and maintenance costs from the remaining balance in the Land Records Maintenance Fund. Additionally, the bill exempts the Land Records Maintenance Fund from certain special fund transfer requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/SB/SB2924.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/SB/2900-2999/SB2924IN.htm |
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