2021 Senate Bill 697

Give selective income tax credits for certain farm sales

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 21, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Kim LaSata (R-21)

To authorize individual income tax credits of to $32,000 for an owner who sells a farm or other “agricultural assets” to a “beginning farmer” as defined in the bill, and smaller credits for renting-out the property or assets, subject to approval by specified state officials. It is not clear which party is the intended beneficiary of these selective tax break, or how the “beginning farmer” would benefit from the seller getting favorable tax treatment.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

March 3, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.