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SB 254

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE FARMLAND VALUATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Carson and 7 co-sponsors

SB 254 modifies Delaware's Farmland Valuation Advisory Committee structure, potentially affecting agricultural property tax assessments statewide.

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Bill Summary · SB 254

Legislative bill overview

SB 254 amends Delaware's Title 9 code to modify the State Farmland Valuation Advisory Committee, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the provided information. The bill was introduced in March 2026 and is currently in the Senate Agriculture Committee with at least one amendment pending consideration.

Why is this important

Farmland valuation directly affects property tax assessments for agricultural landowners, which can influence farm viability, land-use decisions, and rural economic development in Delaware. Changes to the advisory committee's structure or authority could impact how fairly and accurately farmland is valued for taxation purposes across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee composition and expertise: Questions about who serves on the committee and whether membership adequately represents farmer interests versus government assessors
  • Valuation methodology: Disputes over whether current formulas fairly reflect actual farmland value or create undue tax burdens on agricultural operations
  • Amendment SA 1 specifics: Without details on the introduced amendment, its potential to significantly alter the bill's intent or impact remains unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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