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Tax Reforms for Water Companies: Facilitating Water Transactions

This new act introduces tax changes for mutual ditch and irrigation companies. The goal is to make it easier for them to lease or transfer water rights, which could promote water conservation and efficiency. These changes may impact water availability and usage costs in agriculture.
Key points
Water and irrigation companies can sell or lease water rights without losing their tax-exempt status, encouraging water conservation.
Income from investments or property sales by these companies will not affect their tax status, provided it's not used for purposes other than operations, maintenance, and capital improvements.
The act accommodates specific voting rules for water companies, aiming to facilitate their operation in accordance with state law.
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Additional Information
Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2021
Print number: S 2383
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Process start date: 2021-07-20