SB1176 makes a narrow administrative change to the State Property Control Act. It moves the deadline for submitting the Annual Real Property Utilization Report from July 31 to August 31 each year. That report is the annual inventory and status update that responsible State officers must file regarding real property under their control, including descriptions of use, improvements, acquisition details, future plans for unused property, and declarations of surplus property.
The bill does not change the underlying process for identifying, reviewing, or disposing of surplus State real property. Those existing procedures remain in place, including the Administrator’s authority over disposition, notice to State agencies and local governments, appraisal requirements for higher-value property, public auction procedures, and the distribution of sale proceeds to the General Revenue Fund or specified trust funds in certain facility-closure cases. In practical terms, the bill gives agencies and the Administrator one additional month to compile and submit the annual report.
Impact
SB1176 amends Section 7.1 of the State Property Control Act, changing only the filing deadline for the Annual Real Property Utilization Report from July 31 to August 31. The bill leaves intact the statutory framework governing surplus State real property, including reporting content, notice requirements, appraisal rules, sale procedures, and the handling of proceeds. Its legal effect is therefore limited to a timing adjustment for State agencies and the Administrator of the State property disposition process.
Sentiment
The available record shows no committee transcript, recorded votes, or opposition, so there is no documented debate on the bill in the materials provided. Based on the text alone, the measure appears routine and administrative rather than controversial. The caption and synopsis suggest a technical deadline change, which typically draws neutral or low-intensity support.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the provided materials. Because the bill only extends a reporting deadline, any concerns would likely be limited to administrative timing, compliance workload, or whether the extra month affects the State’s ability to identify and dispose of surplus property promptly. There is no evidence in the record of disagreement among agencies, local governments, or legislators.