Tax breaks for farms that house and transport workers

Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to farm employers for providing lodging or transportation benefits.

Introduced· 2026-01-13

Who's it for

Who's it for: Farm employers

What it means for you

6/10Mixed

Mixed: some good, some bad ·

Heavily funded

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would give farm owners a state tax break if they provide housing or pay for their workers' travel and commuting costs.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This is a straightforward tax break for the farming industry. It would reward farm owners who provide housing or cover travel costs for their workers. While the tax savings go straight to the farm owners, it does encourage them to offer benefits that help workers get to the job and have a place to stay.

Take action

Add your name. At 100 signatures we compile this petition and deliver it to the office — and every signer gets a message to send their own representatives.

0 of 100 in‑district signatures

Step 1 · Pick your position

Step 2 · Add your name

Picking a side above doesn't sign anything yet — a free account records your name on the petition and keeps it one signature per person. We'll bring you straight back here with your choice saved.

The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Gives farm owners a $250 tax credit for every worker they provide housing for.
Requires the housing to be on the farm, required for the job, and last for at least six weeks.
Gives farm owners up to $500 per worker to cover travel costs like gas, train tickets, or airfare.
Allows farms to carry the tax breaks forward for up to four years if they cannot use them all at once.