Committee hears bill to exempt government acquisitions from open‑space 'additional tax'

House Finance heard House Bill 2,140, which would exempt land sold or transferred to a governmental entity from the additional tax triggered when property is removed from an open‑space current‑use classification; sponsor Rep. Lowe said the change fixes an assessor dilemma when small road frontages are taken, and FutureWise signaled support while seeking language to preserve agricultural and open‑space uses.