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CO SB010

CO SB010
Agricultural Property Tax Definitions

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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
03/02/2026
Passed
03/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/09/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CONCERNING CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the definitions of "farm" and "ranch" for agricultural property tax purposes in Colorado, aiming to support agricultural producers by ensuring their land is classified as agricultural. The bill specifies that a "farm" is land predominantly used to produce agricultural products for profit, and a "ranch" is land predominantly used for grazing livestock for profit through a pasture-based operation, where livestock have regular access to open pasture and derive most of their diet from grazing. This change is intended to help smaller-scale operations, which are increasingly common due to rising land prices, benefit from property tax reductions, encourage more agricultural activity, and boost local and statewide economies. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, but is subject to a potential public vote if a referendum petition is filed.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (46)

Julie McCluskie (D)*,  Karen McCormick (D)*,  Byron Pelton (R)*,  Dylan Roberts (D)*,  Judy Amabile (D),  Mark Baisley (R),  Matt Ball (D),  Scott Bright (R),  John Carson (R),  Marc Catlin (R),  James Coleman (D),  Lisa Cutter (D),  Monica Duran (D),  Tony Exum (D),  Lisa Frizell (R),  Lori Goldstein (D),  Julie Gonzales (D),  Nick Hinrichsen (D),  Iman Jodeh (D),  Cathy Kipp (D),  Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),  Sheila Lieder (D),  Mandy Lindsay (D),  Larry Liston (R),  Meghan Lukens (D),  Bob Marshall (D),  Matt Martinez (D),  Tisha Mauro (D),  Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),  Kenny Nguyen (D),  Rod Pelton (R),  Janice Rich (R),  Chris Richardson (R),  Manny Rutinel (D),  Cleave Simpson (R),  Lesley Smith (D),  Marc Snyder (D),  Matt Soper (R),  Katie Stewart (D),  Tammy Story (D),  Rick Taggart (R),  Brianna Titone (D),  Katie Wallace (D),  Ron Weinberg (R),  Michael Weissman (D),  Lynda Zamora Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 03/09/2026)

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