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MS SB2861

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Michel

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual maximum income tax credit for approved reforestation practices from $10,000 to $20,000 per taxable year
  • Raises the lifetime cap on reforestation tax credits from $75,000 to $125,000 per eligible owner
  • Eligible reforestation practices include pine and hardwood tree planting, mixed-stand regeneration, direct seeding, and post-planting site preparation for trees suitable for manufacturing into forest products
  • Credit applies only to nonindustrial private landowners; corporations that manufacture products or provide utility services are excluded
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/19/2026

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