HB 1647-LOCAL (2026): relative to the taxation of farm and farm structures.
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HB 1647-LOCAL (2026)
relative to the taxation of farm and farm structures.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - Local
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 5 people signed in online: 4 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 2, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 15, 2026. The committee met in executive session on June 15, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On September 2, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 6.
Sponsors
- Rep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 42) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Calvin Beaulier (R - Graf 1)
- Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 13)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, GP 154
- February 2, 2026, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- February 2, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
- June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- June 15, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 154
- February 2, 2026: Executive Session: 02/02/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- February 2, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- February 2, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/02/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026
- June 15, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- June 15, 2026: Executive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- September 2, 2026: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 09/02/2026 (Vote 12-6; )