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Bill would let county treasurers cancel small personal-property tax liens, change surplus-payment rules for distraint sales
Summary
Senate Bill 5221 would allow county treasurers to cancel personal-property tax liens when the cost to collect exceeds the tax due, change how surplus funds from distraint sales are paid (requiring an owner refund request), and allow title issuance when no title exists for mobile homes sold at distraint.
House Finance heard Senate Bill 5221 on March 18. The bill would make several changes to state law governing distraint (the seizure and sale of personal property to collect unpaid taxes) and the disposition of surplus proceeds from distraint sales.
Committee staff Christina King explained current process: when an owner misses a personal-property tax payment, the county treasurer may seize and auction property; the treasurer must advertise the sale and distribute proceeds to pay taxes, interest and costs, and automatically remit any excess to the titled owner. The bill would allow…
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