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Committee clears bill preventing assignment of assessments on agricultural improvements
Summary
The Senate Committee on Agriculture reported SB 786 favorably. The bill would prohibit the assignment of assessments on agricultural improvements used for agricultural purposes on land classified as agricultural.
SB 786, described to the committee as prohibiting assignment of assessments on agricultural improvements used for agricultural purposes on land classified as agriculture, was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Agriculture. Chair Trudeau (as recognized on the floor) summarized the bill as: "This bill prohibits an assignment of assessments on agriculture improvements bridal agricultural purposes on lands classified as agriculture, and that is the bill."
Committee members asked no questions and there were no appearance cards. Debate was not offered and the sponsor waived closing remarks. The clerk called the roll and the committee announced SB 786 was "reported favorably."
Practical effect and next steps The bill, as described in committee, would affect how assessments tied to agricultural improvements on lands with an agricultural classification may be assigned. No implementing agency guidance, effective date, or fiscal analysis was discussed on the record in committee; the bill will advance as reported favorably for further consideration.
Votes at committee The committee recorded the bill as reported favorably following a roll call.
