Bill

SB 1459

85(R) - 2017
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Read Bill & Check Bill Status
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Agriculture
Taxation

Companion Bill

HB 3013

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Bill Caption

Relating to incentives to encourage landowners to destroy, remove, or treat citrus trees located in a pest management zone.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, a landowner can lose an agricultural tax incentive if the land ceases to be used for the agricultural purpose or to the required degree of intensity required. SB 1459 would allow a landowner to preserve their tax incentive, even if the degree of use is below the required intensity, if it is for the purpose of treating citrus trees of pests in a pest management zone.

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 1459 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.