Relating to tax sale process
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SB 552 — Relating to tax sale process
Last action — Chapter 271, Acts, Regular Session, 2022
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
72 added · 17 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of SB 552 makes significant changes by removing numerous existing sections from the West Virginia property tax code and replacing them with a streamlined process for dealing with delinquent and dilapidated properties. This includes updates that require sheriffs to accept credit card payments for property taxes and the option to offer discounts for these payments. These changes are important because they aim to make it easier for property owners to manage their tax obligations and could help improve the overall maintenance of properties in the state.
SB552 HFAHFAT Capito 3-103-12 #1 Roller 3258 Chairman Delegate Capito moved to amend the bill:bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:
onEng. page 25, §11A-3-53, line 8, by inserting a new paragraph, as follows:
“IfSenate atBill anyNo. within days following the approval of the sale by the Auditor, the sheriff, clerk of the county commission, assessor or Auditor determines that the tax lien on the subject property should be cancelled or dismissed, the Auditor shall issue a certificate of cancellation on the tax lien and shall cause the money paid on the day of the sale to be refunded.” AND on page 30, §11A-3-69, line 8, after the number “29” by inserting “, §11A-3-30 and §11A-3-31” AND On pages 37 and by striking §16-18-30 in its entirety.
552 -- AdoptedA RejectedBill to repeal §11A-2-18 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
to repeal §11A-3-5, §11A-3-5a, §11A-3-5b, §11A-3-6, §11A-3-7, §11A-3-14, §11A-3-15, §11A-3-16, §11A-3-17, §11A-3-18, §11A-3-19, §11A-3-20, §11A-3-21, §11A-3-22, §11A-3-23, §11A-3-24, §11A-3-25, §11A-3-26, §11A-3-27, §11A-3-28, §11A-3-29, §11A-3-30, and §11A-3-31 of said code;
to amend and reenact §11A-1-8 of said code;
to amend and reenact §11A-2-14 of said code;
to amend and reenact §11A-3-1, §11A-3-2, §11A-3-4, §11A-3-8, §11A-3-9, §11A-3-10, §11A-3-11, §11A-3-12, §11A-3-13, §11A-3-32, §11A-3-39 §11A-3-42, §11A-3-44, §11A-3-45, §11A-3-46, §11A-3-48, §11A-3-50, §11A-3-52, §11A-3-53, §11A-3-54, §11A-3-55, §11A-3-56, §11A-3-66, and §11A-3-69 of said code;
to amend and reenact §11A-4-3 and §11A-4-4 of said code;
to amend and reenact §16-18-3 of said code;
to amend and reenact §22-15A-30 of said code;
to amend and reenact §31-18E-9 of said code;
and to amend and reenact §31-21-11 of said code, all relating to delinquent and dilapidated property and the process for the collection of delinquent real estate taxes and sales of tax liens and property;
modifying the method by which notice is provided regarding the payment of property taxes;
requiring a sheriff to accept credit cards as a form of payment for property taxes;
allowing a sheriff to offer discounts on tax liability to taxpayers that pay with a credit card;
modifying the deadline by which a sheriff must present delinquent lists to its county commission;
modifying the deadline that a county commission certifies a delinquent list to the auditor;
modifying the form of certain notice provided by the sheriff regarding delinquent taxes;
repealing provisions related to the annual sheriff’s sale;
modifying provisions related to the annual sheriff’s sale to be related to certification to the Auditor;
providing that a sheriff provide a redemption receipt if property is redeemed prior to certification to the auditor;
directing a portion of the redemption fee to the Courthouse Facilities Improvement Fund;
modifying the policy related to the sale of tax liens;
modifying the process by which a sheriff provides its second notice of delinquent real estate;
modifying the timing and payment of redemption for delinquent properties prior to certification to the auditor;
modifying dates for auditor to certify list of lands to be sold;
providing any property not redeemed to the sheriff is to be certified to the auditor;
providing that the sheriff prepare a list of all the tax liens on delinquent real estate redeemed prior to certification or certified to the auditor;
providing that the sheriff account for the proceeds from redemptions prior to certification;
providing a sheriff may modify its redemption and certification list within 30 days after the publication of such list;
providing for the publication of such list;
requiring sheriffs keep separate accounts for redemption moneys;
modifying the deposit and disposition of certain funds;
modifying certain fees related to redemption;
identifying lands subject to sale by the deputy commissioner;
relating to the obligation that the auditor certify and deliver a list of lands subject to sale by the deputy commissioner;
addressing annual auctions held by the deputy commissioner and the publication of notice of public auctions held by the deputy commissioner;
relating to auditor’s sale of delinquent and nonentered land;
relating to moving certain obligations from the deputy commissioner to the auditor;
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relating to the requirements that a purchaser must satisfy before he or she can secure a deed;
relating to the sale of certain delinquent lands subject to sale and certain entities right of first refusal therein;
relating to the receipt to purchaser for purchase price at auditor’s sale;
relating to the purchaser’s obligation to secure deed to delinquent property;
relating to refund to purchaser for property determined to be nonexistent;
relating to the notice to redeem provided to a person entitled to redeem delinquent property;
relating to redemption of delinquent property;
modifying fees for redemption;
clarifying effect of repeal of certain code;
directing portion of fees for specific purpose;
providing for certain delinquent taxpayers to redeem in installment payments;
modifying the procedure for and duration of right to set aside deed;
modifying definition of blighted property;
modifying the Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program;
relating to the right of certain entities to purchase delinquent properties;
modifying compensation due deputy commissioner;
modifying the reclamation of abandoned and dilapidated properties program; requiring certain periodic reports;
providing the department of environmental protection with the right to enter into certain statewide contracts;
modifying certain entities rights to acquire tax delinquent properties;
and modifying certain obligations of the West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation land bank program.
Adopted Rejected lLlr-3/10-22
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Action History
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Chapter 271, Acts, Regular Session, 2022
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Approved by Governor 3/30/2022
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To Governor 3/17/2022
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Approved by Governor 3/30/22 - House Journal
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Approved by Governor 3/30/2022 - Senate Journal
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To Governor 3/17/22 - House Journal
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To Governor 3/17/2022 - Senate Journal
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Completed legislative action
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Communicated to House
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Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 551)
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House Message received
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Communicated to Senate
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Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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Passed House (Roll No. 632)
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Read 3rd time
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Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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Amendment reported by the Clerk
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Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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Amendment reported by the Clerk
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On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
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Amendment pending
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Read 2nd time
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On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
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Placed on Special Calender
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On 2nd reading, House Calendar
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Placed on House Calendar
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On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
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Read 1st time
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On 1st reading, Special Calendar
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With amendment, do pass
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To House Judiciary
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To Judiciary
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Introduced in House
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Ordered to House
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Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 290)
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Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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Read 3rd time
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On 3rd reading with right to amend
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Read 2nd time
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Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment
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On 2nd reading to Judiciary
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Referred to Judiciary
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Read 1st time
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Immediate consideration
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Committee substitute reported, but first to Judiciary
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To Finance
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Introduced in Senate
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To Finance
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Filed for introduction
Sponsors
- Baldwin · Cosponsor
- Blair · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Blair
Co-sponsors (1)
- Baldwin
Not signed on (150)
150 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 150 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY | — | Yea |
| STOLLINGS | — | Yea |
| BALDWIN | — | Yea |
| MARONEY | — | Yea |
| STOVER | — | Not Voting |
| BEACH | — | Yea |
| MARTIN | — | Yea |
| SWOPE | — | Yea |
| BOLEY | — | Yea |
| MAYNARD | — | Yea |
| SYPOLT | — | Yea |
| BROWN | — | Yea |
| NELSON | — | Yea |
| CAPUTO | — | Yea |
| PHILLIPS | — | Yea |
| PLYMALE | — | Yea |
| TRUMP | — | Yea |
| GEFFERT | — | Yea |
| ROMANO | — | Yea |
| JEFFRIES | — | Yea |
| SMITH | — | Yea |
| MR PRESIDENT | — | Yea |
| KARNES | — | Yea |
| Mike Woelfel | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Grady | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Hamilton | Republican | Yea |
| Charles H. Clements | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Tarr | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Woodrum | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Azinger | Republican | Yea |
| Patricia Rucker | Republican | Yea |
| Rollan A. Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Weld | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Takubo | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 552?
- SB 552 is sponsored by Baldwin and Blair.
- What is the current status of SB 552?
- This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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