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AK SB200

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Bjorkman

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 29.45.060 to modify requirements for farm use land tax assessments, requiring applicants who file IRS Schedule F (Form 1040) to provide a copy to the local assessor by May 15 annually

  • Extends eligibility to S corporations (sole proprietorships, partnerships, or entities filing under 26 U.S.C. 1361-1379), which must provide Schedule F-equivalent information but are not required to certify intent to file Schedule F with the IRS

  • Expands the definition of "farm use" to include flowers and horses, and removes the requirement that products be specifically for human or animal consumption

  • Adds adjoining land used as part of an approved soil conservation plan to support agricultural production as qualifying farm use land

  • Maintains the $2,500 minimum annual sales threshold for agricultural products and explicitly excludes marijuana production from farm use classification; takes effect immediately

Legislative Description

Farm & Agricultural Land Assessments

Municipalities

Last Action

REFERRED TO RESOURCES

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources2/18/2026
Community & Regional Affairs1/21/2026

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