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Bill to permit counties to negotiate bulk sales of tax sale certificates draws praise and caution
Summary
Sen. Beau Ballard’s LB679 would authorize counties to sell tax sale certificates in negotiated bulk transactions and clarify service and attorney‑fee rules; proponents said the change is optional and can help counties, while county associations urged caution and preferred alternate drafting.
Senator Beau Ballard introduced LB 679, which would (1) authorize county boards to approve negotiated bulk sales of tax sale certificates if the county concludes the tool is in its best interest, (2) clarify the mechanics of service for tax sale notices, and (3) set consistent rules about attorney fees in the tax‑sale process.
Why it matters: Counties use tax‑sale certificate procedures to collect unpaid property taxes. Ballard said the bill would give counties an optional tool to manage large inventories of delinquent certificates and allow negotiated agreements with reputable buyers, while leaving the ordinary…
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