HB1399

House Bill 1399 seeks to modify laws governing the Commissioner of State Lands, specifically regarding the issuance of donation deeds and homestead donation deeds. The bill updates legal language surrounding the recovery of lands held under tax titles by clarifying the time limitations for legal actions. It amends the enumeration of special revenues related to the Commissioner of State Lands fees. Furthermore, the bill repeals the 'Commissioner of State Lands Urban Homestead Act,' which previously provided a framework for donating tax-forfeited urban property to cities, community organizations, and entities seeking low-income housing tax credits for homestead development. It also establishes new provisions allowing for the transfer of certain donated parcels to public school districts or open-enrollment public charter schools under specific conditions, such as high local poverty rates. Finally, the bill addresses the release of state title regarding lands sold under historical tax enforcement acts.