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HI HB975

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum duration of agricultural leases from 35 years to 55 years for intensive agricultural and pasture uses.
  • Extends tree-crop orchard lease terms from 45 years to 55 years maximum.
  • Allows leases requiring extensive land improvements to exceed 55 years (previously 35 years) when necessary to amortize lessee investment.
  • Increases the maximum term for agricultural processing and other specified operations from 35 years to 55 years, with maritime and maritime-related operations capped at 70 years.
  • Addresses hardship for farmers and agricultural businesses relying on farm loan programs with terms longer than 35 years.

Legislative Description

Agricultural Leases; Duration Limits

Last Action

Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.

12/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources1/26/2011

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