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House debate over farmland rollback and eminent‑domain exceptions exposes split on property protections
Summary
Lawmakers debated amendments to the Farm Assessment (greenbelt) law that would adjust rollback tax obligations when land is taken for public use. Amendments proposing valuation rules and protections drawn wide floor debate and failed or passed by roll call in committee actions.
The House engaged in extended debate on House Bill 130 (farmland assessment act amendments) that would change when land taken for public use is required to pay rollback taxes. Sponsors said the measure protects landowners from onerous tax bills when property is taken by eminent domain; opponents said safeguards are needed to prevent loopholes for developers.
Representative Brown…
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