BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 6249: Forest & timber lands tax

Modifying the property taxation of forest and timber lands.

Summary

  • The open space timber land classification is eliminated. Forest land is redefined as five or more acres devoted primarily to growing and harvesting timber for commercial purposes.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6249), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2006
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Doumit (D-19)
Introduced
January 10, 2006 in the Senate
Last action
January 10, 2006
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the property taxation of forest and timber lands;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Doumit (D-19)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 6249 in other sessions

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