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Heated debate over HB 928 — amendment passes but amended bill fails and is tabled
Summary
House Bill 928, which would revise tax rates for agricultural land owned by certain nonprofits and target contiguous parcels (amendment: 2,500+ acres), passed an amendment 12–5 but the amended bill failed in roll call 8–9 and was subsequently tabled; opponents warned of constitutional problems and harm to land trusts and partnerships.
Representative Brandon Lear introduced House Bill 928, which would revise property tax treatment for agricultural land owned by certain nonprofit corporations and, in earlier drafts, had contemplated a cap and a tenfold tax multiplier. Lear said the bill aims to 'make the playing field even' for producers who cannot match nonprofits' purchasing advantages.
Proponents including Prairie County Commissioner Todd Devlin and Charles Denowh of United Property Owners argued that some nonprofits buying large parcels remove productive land from agriculture and reduce local economic activity. Denowh cited American Prairie…
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