SB 131 adds shelterbelts (rows of trees planted to block wind and protect crops) to the list of factors that county assessors can consider when calculating the assessed value of agricultural land for tax purposes. Previously, assessors could only account for surface obstructions in general; this bill specifically names shelterbelts as an example that affects land productivity and can justify adjusting property values accordingly.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 422
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 373
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 362
Signed by the President S.J. 347
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 1. H.J. 334
Taxation Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Taxation Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0.
Taxation Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Taxation H.J. 261
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 257
Agriculture and Natural Resources Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 165
Michael Rohl
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Scott Moore
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Taxation — Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass Amended