Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity.
Last action: 2026-03-24 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Official Description
Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 1983
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Steve Tharinger, Adam Bernbaum
- Introduced
- 2025-02-17
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 1983 | Passed 68-26 4 not voting | 56 yes / 0 no | 12 yes / 26 no |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 1983 | Passed 30-19 | 28 yes / 0 no | 0 yes / 19 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-03-02 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-03-05 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-03-06 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-06 Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-03-06 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-09 President signed.
- 2026-03-10 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-24 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-24 Chapter 171, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-24 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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