Connecticut House Bill HB05155

Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/9/15
• Refer: 1/9/15

Caption

An Act Concerning The Classification Of Farm Land On Municipal Grand Lists.

Impact

The implementation of HB 05155 would have significant implications for local governments and landowners. By mandating tax assessors to classify eligible properties correctly, the bill would potentially provide tax relief and incentives for agricultural operations, promoting local farming activities. On the other hand, there may be concerns from municipalities regarding the administration of these classifications and the loss of tax revenue from properties that convert to farm land classifications.

Summary

House Bill 05155 is proposed legislation aimed at clarifying and ensuring the proper classification of farm land on municipal grand lists. The bill stipulates that tax assessors are not permitted to deny farm land classification if the property meets the standard criteria for such classification. This legislation seeks to streamline the process for properties that are genuinely agricultural in nature, ensuring they receive the appropriate tax treatment and recognition as farm land.

Contention

While the bill is primarily aimed at supporting farmers and improving the accuracy of municipal grand lists, there may be points of contention with local authorities who could argue that such mandates could undermine their autonomy in tax assessments and zoning regulations. Some local entities might express worries about the operational impacts and the consistency of applying such classifications uniformly across different municipalities.