Expands the tax exemption for new farm buildings
This bill expands tax exemptions for new farm buildings to include structures used for on-farm retail sales of agricultural products like produce, honey, or maple syrup. Previously excluded, these retail buildings (e.g., farm stands or on-site sales areas) now qualify for the same tax exemption as other farm structures used for production or storage. The change directly benefits farmers who sell directly to consumers from their properties, reducing their property tax burden for qualifying retail facilities. The exemption applies to buildings used exclusively for selling farm-grown commodities, not for general retail operations.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Didi Barrett
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
Co
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Beth Walsh
RRepublican
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