Bill > SB2567

This bill modifies Mississippi state law regarding tax-forfeited land management by authorizing the Secretary of State to withhold up to 10% of proceeds from tax-forfeited property sales to cover the cost of tree removal that poses an immediate threat to life or property. The bill allows chancery or municipal clerks to remove hazardous trees and submit removal costs for reimbursement, and directs the Secretary of State to reimburse the municipality or county with the most tax-forfeited parcels for cleanup and maintenance costs from the Land Records Maintenance Fund. Additionally, the bill exempts the Land Records Maintenance Fund from certain special fund transfer requirements, meaning that funds in this account cannot be transferred to the state's General Fund. Effective July 1, 2025, any remaining balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal year can be transferred to the municipality or county where the tax-forfeited land is located to help cover cleanup, maintenance, and tree removal expenses. This legislation aims to provide local governments with more resources to manage and maintain abandoned or tax-delinquent properties that might pose safety risks.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2567.xml