2003 House Bill 4485

Introduced in the House

March 27, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To authorize the establishment of municipal land banks, which would have the authority to assemble and dispose of tax reverted property. All property, income, and operations of a land bank would be exempt from taxation by the state or any political subdivision of the state. An authority could assemble or dispose of tax reverted property in a coordinated manner, and establish procedures to acquire and gain clear title to the tax reverted properties. It would be granted extensive powers to acquire real or personal property by gift, devise, transfer, exchange, foreclosure, purchase, etc.; and to own, lease out, convey, demolish, relocate, or rehabilitate real or personal property.

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment