HB1983Introduced in the House
Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity.
Introduced by Steve Tharinger, District 024B
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity.
Where it stands
Effective date 6/11/2026.
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2026
30
Yes
19
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | No |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | No |
| Paul Harris | 017B | No |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Finance.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
FIN - Majority; do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Finance.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
FIN - Majority; do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 4.
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM.
WM - Majority; do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 171, 2026 Laws.
Effective date 6/11/2026.
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