Modifies provisions relating to classification of mixed use agricultural real property when used for energy production activities for resale purposes
HB 1160 modifies property tax classifications for agricultural land used in energy production. It requires that any portion of agricultural property dedicated to generating energy (like solar or wind power) for resale be reclassified as "utility, industrial, or commercial property" instead of agricultural property. This change directly affects landowners and developers who use farmland for energy projects intended for sale to the grid or other buyers. The bill ensures these energy-producing areas are taxed at higher commercial rates rather than the lower agricultural rates typically applied to farming land. This adjustment aligns tax classifications with the actual commercial use of the property.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform(H)
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Danny Busick
RRepublican
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