PROMOTING CONSERVATION FOR LANDOWNERS – SB 514

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FISH & WILDLIFE

Promoting Conservation for Landowners

(SB 514)

Senate Vote # 6

House Vote # 6

This bill makes it more attractive for landowners to create conservation easements for fish and wildlife. It establishes a new property tax special assessment for conservation easements and allows land already receiving property tax breaks as farm and forestland to be transferred to the new classification without payment of additional taxes or penalties, eliminating a major disincentive for voluntary habitat conservation. This bill makes it more attractive for landowners to set aside wildlife habitat.

YES IS THE PRO-ENVIRONMENT VOTE

Passed Senate, May 11, 27-0

Passed House, June 26, 37-22

Signed by the Governor