The bill proposes the repeal of Arkansas Code 22-6-501, which governs the transfer of tax-forfeited lands to state institutions. This repeal eliminates the existing legal framework that allows the Commissioner of State Lands to issue deeds for tax-forfeited land to various state departments, agencies, and local governmental units upon application. The current law outlines the application process, including the required information about the proposed use of the land and the responsibilities for maintenance and operation once the land is deeded.
By repealing this section, the bill effectively removes all stipulations regarding the transfer of tax-forfeited lands, including the conditions under which these lands can be used, reverted, or sold. This change may impact how tax-forfeited lands are managed and transferred in the future, as it eliminates the formal process and requirements that were previously in place.