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KS HB2035

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pat Proctor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "agritourism activity" to explicitly include trail rides as a ranching activity, allowing land used for trail rides to qualify for agricultural property tax valuation
  • Land used for registered agritourism activities, including trail rides, will be classified and valued as agricultural land rather than at higher commercial or residential rates
  • Requires agritourism operators to register with the Kansas Secretary of Commerce under K.S.A. 32-1433 to receive the agricultural land classification
  • Sales of products, services, or merchandise associated with the registered agritourism activity will not change the agricultural classification of the land or buildings
  • Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 32-1432 and 79-1476; takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Amending the definition of land devoted to agricultural use for property tax purposes to include trail rides as a ranching activity to qualify as an agritourism activity.

Last Action

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Labor and Economic Development1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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