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HB 2400: Amending the definition of land devoted to agricultural use to include trail rides as a ranching activity to qualify as an agritourism activity.

Committee on TaxationIn Committee

HB 2400 status: In Committee — Died in Senate Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Amending the definition of land devoted to agricultural use to include trail rides as a ranching activity to qualify as an agritourism activity.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Encourages rural land preservation through ranching incentives

Risks

  • No direct ecological or conservation requirements specified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Lowers tax burdens for agritourism enterprises
  • Supports revenue diversification for ranching operations

Risks

  • Potential reduction in local tax revenue bases
  • May shift tax burden to other non-exempt property owners

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Increases recreational access via trail ride development

Risks

  • Limited broader social impact beyond property owners
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Analysis based on abstract only; lacks full bill text

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
2

Committee

Current

Died in Senate Committee

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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