Relating to county sales of lands.
SB 517 proposes a change to Oregon law governing how counties handle money from selling properties, particularly those acquired through tax foreclosure. It requires counties to first cover their own prior costs (like tax advances and maintenance) before distributing any remaining funds. Any leftover money from these sales must then go to the county general fund, rather than being allocated elsewhere. This directly affects counties selling properties and ensures revenue from such sales supports general county operations. The bill does not create new programs but clarifies the order of fund distribution for existing county land sales.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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