Timber-tax distribution bill draws timing concerns from county assessor
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
House Finance received a staff briefing on SB 5994, which would alter how timber tax revenues are distributed to school districts; Jefferson County assessor Jeff Chapman said the bill's immediate effective date could disrupt distribution formulas and asked for a Jan. 1, 2027 effective date.
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House Finance on Thursday held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5994, a bill that would adjust how timber tax revenues are distributed to taxing districts and certain school districts.
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