An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes
Maddy summaryThis bill allows agricultural or horticultural landowners to separate up to 10% of their contiguous land (or 15 acres, whichever is smaller) for renewable energy projects without full property tax liability. Instead, landowners pay 50% of the "roll-back taxes" that would apply if the land reverted to agricultural use, provided the land was non-productive at the time of separation. If the renewable energy use ends permanently and the land isn’t returned to farming, full tax liability resumes. The bill directly affects landowners converting agricultural land to solar or wind projects, with clear limits on the land size and tax obligations.
Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief by reducing property tax liability to 50% of roll-back taxes for renewable energy land use, directly addressing tax policy.
EnergySupports EnergyEnables renewable energy projects on agricultural land via tax incentives, reducing barriers for development and promoting clean energy infrastructure.
EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncentivizes renewable energy projects on agricultural land through reduced property taxes, directly promoting clean energy deployment and supporting environmental goals.
In committee Jul 21, 2025
1 co-sponsor