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Panel reviews bill to bar county treasurers from selling residential tax deeds to foreign entities
Summary
Senate Bill 306 would prohibit county treasurers from selling residential tax deeds to foreign entities; sponsor said the change protects local property ownership, supporters asked clarifying questions about definitions and affidavits and the bill reportedly passed the Senate 50‑0.
Sen. Ken Bogner introduced Senate Bill 306 to the House Taxation Committee as a measure that would prohibit a county treasurer from selling a residential tax deed to a foreign entity. Bogner said his concern arose after inquiries in his district and argued the change would prevent foreign governments, political parties and banks from acquiring Montana residential property through tax‑lien sale processes.
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