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ColoradoSB26-0102026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Agricultural Property Tax Definitions

Sponsored By: Byron Pelton (Republican), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Julie McCluskie (Democratic), Karen McCormick (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

AgricultureFiscal Policy & Taxes

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

New rules for farm and ranch tax status

Beginning January 1, 2027, Colorado updates who counts as a farm or ranch for property taxes. A farm is land mainly used to grow products from the land to make money. A ranch is land mainly used to graze livestock for profit in a pasture-based operation, where animals regularly use open pasture and get most of their food by grazing. Livestock means domestic animals used for food, breeding, draft, or profit. County assessors use these tests; meeting them can qualify you for the agricultural class, and failing them can mean higher taxes.

When farm and ranch tax rules start

The law takes effect January 1, 2027. If a referendum petition is filed within 90 days after adjournment, voters decide in November 2026. If approved, it starts January 1, 2027 or when the Governor declares the vote, whichever is later. The rules apply to property tax years that start on or after the effective date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Byron Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Sen. D. Michaelson Jenet

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Rich

    Republican • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Larry Liston

    Republican • Senate

  • Sen. L. Zamora Wilson

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Mark Baisley

    Republican • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Byron Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/9/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/2/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/2/2026House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    3/2/2026House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/23/2026House

  6. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/20/2026House

  7. House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/19/2026House

  8. Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

    2/4/2026House

  9. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/3/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to

    2/3/2026House

  11. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/2/2026Senate

  12. Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    1/28/2026Senate

  13. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

    1/14/2026Senate

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