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House extends conservation-easement tax credit through 2036 amid dispute over abuse and local impacts
Colorado House of Representatives
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Summary
House passed a measure to extend the conservation easement tax credit five years to 2036; supporters said it preserves farmland and habitat and prevents mid-process projects from losing funds, while critics warned about speculation, tax shifting, and past abuses.
Representative Martinez moved House Bill 12 30, which extends the state’s conservation easement tax credit through income tax year 2036. Martinez said the credit has conserved millions of acres and helped multigenerational family farms stay in production. “This straightforward bill allows…
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