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SB 890

Relating to: eligibility for farmland preservation tax credits. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Howard Marklein and 3 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill modifies farmland preservation tax credit eligibility, affecting agricultural property owners' tax benefits and state budget with uncertain fiscal impact.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 890

Legislative bill overview

SB 890 modifies Wisconsin's farmland preservation tax credit program by adjusting eligibility requirements for agricultural property owners. The bill has received multiple fiscal estimates, indicating it will have budgetary implications through changes to tax credit availability or benefit levels.

Why is this important

Farmland preservation tax credits are a key tool Wisconsin uses to incentivize keeping land in agricultural use rather than development. Changes to eligibility could affect hundreds of property owners' tax obligations and influence land-use patterns across the state, particularly in areas facing development pressure.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal cost uncertainty: Multiple fiscal estimate requests suggest disagreement over actual budget impact, which could range from minimal to significant revenue loss
  • Eligibility narrowing or broadening: Depending on direction, the bill could either restrict who qualifies (affecting current beneficiaries) or expand eligibility (increasing state costs)
  • Urban-rural divide: Changes may disproportionately benefit some regions while disadvantaging others based on local development pressures and land values

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

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