An Act relating to leases of state land for agricultural purposes; and providing for an effective date.

Summary

HB 296 revises the rules for leasing state land for agricultural use. It creates a public‑notice, auction or sealed‑bid system that awards leases based on the quality of the farming proposal rather than price, and it allows a single renewal of a lease if it is in good standing. The changes affect the Department of Natural Resources, prospective farmers, and the state’s revenue from land leases.

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