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SB 200: An Act relating to service areas; relating to municipal assessments of farm or agricultural land; and providing for an effective date.

Jesse BjorkmanIntroduced

SB 200 status: Introduced — (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act relating to service areas; relating to municipal assessments of farm or agricultural land; and providing for an effective date.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Incentivizes land preservation for agriculture
  • Supports agricultural land use over development

Risks

  • Potential reduction in municipal funds for environmental programs

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Reduces tax burden for agricultural producers
  • Promotes long-term stability for farming operations

Risks

  • Potential negative impact on municipal tax revenue bases

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Supports regional food security infrastructure

Risks

  • No direct impact on social services or public welfare identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Analysis based solely on abstract; full text unavailable

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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