West Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 548 — Clarifying what parties can redeem delinquent property and limiting those entitled to bid

Last action — Chapter 310, Acts, Regular Session, 2023

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 548 primarily focus on tightening the eligibility requirements for individuals wishing to participate in real estate tax auctions. Specifically, the new language now stipulates that those who are currently delinquent in property tax payments or who have a history of noncompliance with code enforcement violations cannot take part in these auctions. This change is important because it aims to ensure that only responsible and compliant parties can bid on tax liens, promoting accountability and helping maintain the integrity of the property tax system.

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SB548 HFA Tully 3-9 #1CR 3338 Delegate Tully moved to amend the bill on page 11, line 16, by inserting following:
SB548 HFA Foster 3-10 #1Akers 3254Delegate Foster moves to amend the bill on page 7, section 45, beginning on line 31, by striking subdivision 2 in its entirety and inserting a new subdivision 2 to read as follows:“(2) At the time of registration is delinquent in the payment of real property tax, for which registrant is the most recent owner of record, to any county in this state;” and renumbering the remaining subdivisions accordingly;Beginning on page 7, section 45, after line 32, by inserting a new subdivision 3 to read as follows:“(3) Has a history of noncompliance with code enforcement violations issued by a county or municipality pursuant to §7-1-3ff and §8-12-16 of this code;
“Provided, However, That instead of the Auditor, a purchaser may engage a licensed attorney to provide a title examination at his or her own cost.
and” and renumbering the remaining subdivisions accordingly;On page 11, section 48, beginning on line 21, by striking subdivision 2 in its entirety and inserting a new subdivision 2 to read as follows:“(2) At the time of registration is delinquent in the payment of real property tax, for which registrant is the most recent owner of record, to any county in this state;” and renumbering the remaining subdivisions accordingly;And,Beginning on page 11, section 48, after line 22, by inserting a new subdivision 3 to read as follows:“(3) Has a history of noncompliance with code enforcement violations issued by a county or municipality pursuant to §7-1-3ff and §8-12-16 of this code;
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and;” and renumbering the remaining subdivisions accordingly.AdoptedRejected
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Action History

  1. Chapter 310, Acts, Regular Session, 2023

  2. Approved by Governor 3/29/23

  3. To Governor 3/16/2023

  4. Approved by Governor 3/29/2023 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 3/29/23 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 3/16/2023 - Senate Journal

  7. To Governor 3/16/2023 - House Journal

  8. House received Senate message

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. Communicated to House

  11. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 591)

  12. House Message received

  13. Communicated to Senate

  14. Passed House (Roll No. 682)

  15. Read 3rd time

  16. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  17. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  18. Amendment to committee amendment adopted (voice)

  19. On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar

  20. Read 2nd time

  21. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  22. Read 1st time

  23. Immediate consideration

  24. With amendment, do pass

  25. To House Judiciary

  26. To Judiciary

  27. Introduced in House

  28. Ordered to House

  29. Passed Senate (Roll No. 222)

  30. Read 3rd time

  31. On 3rd reading

  32. Read 2nd time

  33. On 2nd reading

  34. Read 1st time

  35. On 1st reading

  36. Committee substitute reported

  37. To Judiciary

  38. Introduced in Senate

  39. To Judiciary

  40. Filed for introduction

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15001
Unaffiliated 17000
Democrat 1000
Total 33001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MARONEY — Yea
STOVER — Yea
MARTIN — Yea
STUART — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
SWOPE — Yea
CAPUTO — Yea
NELSON — Yea
PHILLIPS — Yea
PLYMALE — Yea
TRUMP — Yea
HAMILTON — Yea
HUNT — Yea
JEFFRIES — Yea
SMITH — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
KARNES — Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Amy Grady Republican Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Laura Wakim Chapman Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Not Voting
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Vince Deeds Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation
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Who sponsors SB 548?
SB 548 is sponsored by Ryan Weld (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 548?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2023. Enacted.
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