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Panel adopts amendments to HB 4004, sends bill to revenue committee

House Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources and Water · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The House committee adopted three amendments to HB 4,004 narrowing a tax relief provision for small‑tract forest owners, authorizing a limited water‑right extension and clarifying CREP matching authority; the bill was reported to the House Committee on Revenue by prior reference.

Chair Helm opened a work session on House Bill 4,004 on Feb. 11 and the committee adopted three amendments before referring the measure to the House Committee on Revenue.

Representative Anna Marsh explained the dash 11 amendment would limit relief to small‑tract forest land affected by Douglas fir mortality, convert an outright back‑tax exemption into a temporary tax deferral and include a sunset two years after enactment. "The amendment really does…

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