SB651Introduced in the Senate
Relating to sale of certain properties subject to delinquent tax liens
Introduced by Randy Smith, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create a more consistent process when handling the sale of tax liens and non-entered, escheated and waste and unappropriated lands by providing all lands subject to sale under this article be certified before July 1; providing all land sales be completed within 150 days after the auditor has certified the lands; and clarifying payment shall be made to the sheriff of the county in which the property is situated.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
March 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 257) · February 27, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Absent |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization
Introduced in Senate
To Government Organization
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 257)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
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