This bill reduces the tax assessment rate for riparian buffer strips (land within 120 feet of lakes, rivers, or streams) from 60 percent down to 50 percent of their agricultural income value, making these environmentally sensitive areas more affordable for landowners. The change applies to all qualifying agricultural land near designated water bodies and tributaries, providing a greater tax incentive for maintaining riparian buffers that protect water quality.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 396
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 326
Signed by the President S.J. 297
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 307
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 261
Agriculture and Natural Resources Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 201
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 217
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 1
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass Amended