2001 House Bill 4714

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Leon Drolet (R-33)

To improve certain provisions of a law passed in the previous legislature which streamlined and accelerated the process by which a property owner with delinquent property taxes can have his land taken and resold by the government. This bill is part of a 12-bill legislative package (HB 4707 - HB 4718) which seeks to correct some of the problems that arose under the new law. Specifically, this bill gives greater flexibility and discretion to local officials to stop or slow down the condemnation process, such as when a property owner is acting in good faith to correct a tax deficiency, makes an appeal based on financial hardship, or is appealing a higher tax rate.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

May 9, 2001

Substitute offered

To improve certain provisions of a law passed in the previous legislature which streamlined and accelerated the process by which a property owner with delinquent property taxes can have his land taken and resold by the government. This bill is part of a 11-bill legislative package (HB 4708 - HB 4718) which seeks to correct some of the problems that arose under the new law. Specifically, this bill gives greater flexibility and discretion to local officials to stop or slow down the condemnation process, such as when a property owner is acting in good faith to correct a tax deficiency, makes an appeal based on financial hardship, or is appealing a higher tax rate.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 10, 2001

Passed in the House 99 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 10, 2001