BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1641: Definition of timberland

Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real property excise tax for a governmental entity.

Summary

  • Expands the definition of timberland for purposes of the real estate excise tax to include certain forestlands transferred or sold to a governmental entity.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1641), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2025
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Tharinger (D-24)
Introduced
January 28, 2025 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2026
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5385
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the definition of timberland for the purposes of determining the real property excise tax for a governmental entity;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Tharinger (D-24)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Finance.

HB 1641 in other sessions

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