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Committee clears bill to allow online royalty payments to state land office
Summary
The committee advanced HB1442 to enable online royalty payments and an online database for state land royalties; Kelly Boyd of the state land commission explained the modernization and the panel approved the measure by voice vote.
Kelly Boyd, chief deputy commissioner of the state land office, explained HB1442 would authorize an online payment option and an online records database for royalty payments on state‑owned land (timber, gas, etc.). Committee members asked no substantive questions and there were no speakers from the public. A motion carried by voice vote with members saying 'aye' and no recorded opposition.
Why it matters: HB1442 modernizes payment processing for revenue from state lands and is intended to streamline collections and recordkeeping for the state land commissioner's office.
Outcome: Committee approved the bill by voice vote and it will move forward in the legislative process.
