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Committee hears bill to remove 1-acre cap on nonprofit assembly property-tax exemption

House Finance Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary

House Finance heard testimony on SB 5252, which would remove the 1-acre limit on property-tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls beginning with property taxes due in 2027; staff said the change would cause a minimal tax shift and a one-time $53,000 processing cost, and grange representatives urged support.

House Finance on Thursday heard testimony on Senate Bill 5252, a proposal to remove a 1-acre cap on property-tax exemptions for nonprofit buildings used as public assembly halls.

Christina King, staff to the committee, told lawmakers that, “Beginning with property taxes due for calendar year 2027, the 1 acre limitation for the exemption is removed.” King’s briefing said the change would affect only buildings owned and operated by nonprofits and used for public gatherings at least 51% of the time and…

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