Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 10: Agricultural Property Tax Definitions
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 10 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Agricultural Property Tax Definitions. Primary sponsor: Matt Soper (Republican), Matt Martinez (Democratic), Marc Catlin (Republican), Karen McCormick (Democratic), Julie McCluskie (Democratic), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Byron Pelton (Republican). It lists 39 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The act broadens the definition of 'ranch' for purposes of property taxation to mean a parcel of land that is predominantly used for grazing livestock for the primary purpose of obtaining a monetary profit. A ranch must operate through a pasture-based operation, which is newly defined as a method of livestock management where pasture-grazed livestock have regular access to open pasture and derive a majority of their diet through grazing. The act also broadens the definition of 'farm' for purposes of property taxation to mirror the predominant use language in the definition of 'ranch'. With this change, a farm means a parcel of land that is predominantly used to produce agricultural products that originate from the land's productivity for the primary purpose of obtaining a monetary profit.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 28 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Soper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Matt Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Marc Catlin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Karen McCormick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Julie McCluskie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Dylan Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Byron Pelton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Judy Amabile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Mark Baisley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Matt Ball | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Scott Bright | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| John Carson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lisa Cutter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Tony Exum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lisa Frizell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Lori Goldstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Julie Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| D. Michaelson Jenet | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Larry Liston | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Meghan Lukens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Bob Marshall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Tisha Mauro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Rod Pelton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Janice Rich | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Chris Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cleave Simpson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Lesley Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Marc Snyder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Katie Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Tammy Story | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Rick Taggart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Brianna Titone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Ron Weinberg | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Mike Weissman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Sent to the Governor
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Introduced In House - Assigned to
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
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