Property; prohibiting control of certain real property by certain foreign adversaries. providing for acquisition and subsequent sale of certain property upon certain judicial determination. Effective date.
Impact
The bill mandates that any person or entity found to be in violation must divest their property interests within a specified period. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of the property to the state. Such laws could significantly impact real estate transactions and ownership patterns, especially in agricultural regions and areas near military bases, consequently altering the state’s financial landscape concerning property values and investments.
Summary
Senate Bill 916, introduced by Senator Bergstrom, seeks to regulate foreign ownership of real property within Oklahoma, particularly targeting acquisitions by entities or individuals from 'foreign adversary nations.' This legislation defines parameters around what constitutes a foreign adversary and specifically prohibits such entities from owning agricultural land or property within five miles of military installations. The bill further establishes a registration process for existing property interests that may be considered in violation of these new restrictions.
Contention
Debate surrounding SB916 is likely to encompass concerns regarding property rights and the implications for individuals and businesses that may inadvertently fall within the scope of this legislation. Stakeholders could argue about the effectiveness and necessity of such prohibitive measures, balancing national security concerns against economic implications for foreign investments in local markets. Specifically, the exemptions for U.S. citizens, legal residents, and diplomatic parties might spark discussions on fairness and the potential for discriminatory practices against foreign nationals.
Ad valorem tax; providing property tax credit for certain expenses or reduction in fair cash value of property resulting from certain nuisances. Effective date.
Campaign finance; prohibiting certain contributions from foreign principal to certain persons or for certain purposes; prohibiting acceptance of certain contributions. Effective date.
Specifying that certain drug offenses do not give rise to forfeiture under the Kansas standard asset seizure and forfeiture act, requiring courts to make a finding that forfeiture is not excessive, restricting actions prior to commencement of forfeiture proceedings, requiring probable cause affidavit filing and review to commence proceedings, increasing the burden of proof required to forfeit property to clear and convincing evidence and authorizing courts to order payment of attorney fees and costs for certain claimants.