Extends the authority of the county of Columbia to impose an additional real estate transfer tax

This bill extends Columbia County's existing authority to impose an additional tax on real estate transfers (sales) for two more years, changing the expiration date from 2025 to December 31, 2027. It directly affects buyers and sellers of property within Columbia County who pay this additional tax on transactions. The key provision amends the expiration date in the current law, maintaining the tax structure without altering the tax rate or scope. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025 (Chapter 304).