Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Sponsored By: Kristen Cloutier (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Former owners get first chance and refunds
Former owners or heirs can keep a listed parcel by paying all unpaid taxes, interest, deed and other costs within 90 days of June 20, 2025. The State must mail a sale notice to the last known address at least 90 days before listing, by certified and first‑class mail. After any sale, the State must pay the former owner any money left after taxes and costs.
Tax bureau staff barred from buying
Employees of the Bureau of Revenue Services and their spouses, siblings, parents, and children cannot buy any parcel covered by this law. This restriction takes effect June 20, 2025.
How the State sells these parcels
The State Tax Assessor sells the State’s interest in listed unorganized‑territory parcels. After giving former owners 90 days, the State must list through a licensed real estate broker and follow the required sale steps. If three broker attempts fail or no sale happens within 12 months, the State sells to the highest bidder for at least the unpaid taxes, interest, deed and other costs, with notice run once a week for three weeks in a county paper. If no bids meet the minimum, the State may accept that minimum without rebidding through August 1, 2026. When you pay, the State records the deed for you at no extra State charge before sending it.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kristen Cloutier
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
RESLV Chapter 94
5/1/2026FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
6/16/2025SenateFINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/16/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCEUnder suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED, in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/16/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/16/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on January 6, 2025.The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
1/6/2025House
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