Bills: HB2431 , HB2583 , HB2278 , HB2584 , HB2610 , HB2615

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: HB 2431, Washington property tax, nonprofit exemption, public assembly hall, meeting place, fundraising activities, charitable organizations, property tax exemption, RCW, tax exemption, nonprofit hall, event venue, scheduled fundraising, limited use, rental of exempt property, loan of property, sunset clause, temporary tax law, Ways & Means, Finance Committee

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• Tax increase.
• Tax rates matter.
• taxes were lower.
• My revenues from sales tax exceeded property tax.
• Compared to property taxes? Property taxes are 48% of our general revenue. Revenue sales tax is 27.

Bills: SB9 , SB 9

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit, school assessment

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• Any property taxes is a tax on unrealized gains.
• There's no other tax that taxes us on unrealized gains except for property taxes.
• This on top of existing taxes could make the tax— $150,000.
• our tax code go from the first most progressive to the second most regressive tax code.
• It's not a tax the rich bill.

Bills: HB2175 , HB2227 , HB2528 , HB2292 , HB2257 , HB2608

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: durable medical equipment, sales tax exemption, healthcare accessibility, cost reduction, nonprofit providers, affordable housing, real estate tax, exemption, housing policy, tax incentives, real estate excise tax, REET, growth management act, GMA, local government finance, capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, county tax, city tax, voter approval

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• It consolidates the state property tax levy, as well as expands the property tax exemption program for
• The way that the timber tax revenue is distributed across the property tax formula, if a school district
• Across the property tax formula.
• But unfortunately, as much as I want to provide tax relief, because of this tax increase in here, I'm
• progressive tax policy to make our tax code less regressive.

Bills: SB5994 , SB6244

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: timber tax, school funding, levy failure, tax distribution, education funding, tax exemption, agriculture, hazardous substances, crop protection, warehousing, 904, all

Bills: SB2738

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: tax haven, corporate tax, foreign subsidiaries, income reporting, state revenue, transparency, tax law, penalties, apportionment, economic policy, 912, senate, all

Summary: The meeting reconvened on Senate Bill 2760 during the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 decision-making agenda in Conference Room 229 at the Hawaii State Capitol. The only action discussed was a recommendation to defer action on the measure for one additional day. Members were informed that the committee would reconvene in Room 229 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:07 a.m. to consider action on the bill. No vote was taken on the measure at this session. The meeting was then adjourned.

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• The first one was a vote to provide for 1% sales tax, 1 cent tax on everybody for infrastructure, which
• </c> County on top of the 1 cent sales tax County on top of the 1 cent sales tax extra<00:37:33.119><
• and deal with taxes.
• um which impose taxes and and deal<00:47:59.440><c> with</c><00:47:59.599><c> taxes.
• </c> in addition to what taxes they do pay. in addition to what taxes they do pay.

Bills: HB0147 , HB0127

Committee: Senate Revenue

Keywords: property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval, ballot measure, general election, tax referendum, special purpose tax, Wyoming taxation, W.S. 18-9-201

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• What this bill does mainly is take away gross receipt tax on natural gas and electricity for catfish
• <00:09:35.279><c> away</c><00:09:35.519><c> gross</c><00:09:36.000><c> receipt</c><00:09:36.399><c> tax
• </c><00:09:36.720><c> on</c> is, uh, take away gross receipt tax on is, uh, take away gross receipt tax
• It isn't propane already exist. >> Propane is already tax exempt for farms. >> So this would just be
• It isn't propane already exist. >> Propane is already tax exempt for farms. >> So this would just be

Bills: SB159 , SB159

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, diapers, baby supplies, baby formula, baby bottles, baby wipes, breast pump, breast milk pumping equipment, lactation, nursing bra, nursing pads, maternity wear, pregnancy clothing, postpartum clothing, menstrual products, tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual cups

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• state compression percentage that has existed in HB 3 since 2019 will reduce the statewide average tax
• In 1979, Senator Grant Jones passed Senate Bill 621, which changed the entire property tax system.
• One of the foundations of the Lincoln Land Institute is targeted tax relief.
• There are winners and losers with every tax relief.
• We do have the best property tax system.

Bills: SB23 , SJR85 , SB 23

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: homestead exemption, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax relief, school district taxes, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, disabled homeowners, age 65 or older, school finance, tax exemption increase, local school taxes, property tax exemption, homestead tax relief, voter approval

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• our tax base.
• . taxed. taxed.
• ><c> a</c><00:58:39.400><c> tax</c> Taxing these inputs creates a tax Taxing these inputs creates a tax
• . tax. tax.
• ><c> taxes.

Bills: HF4561 , HF4343

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: homeless prevention aid, homelessness, housing stability, rental assistance, family homelessness, unaccompanied youth, housing navigation, legal representation, family outreach, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aid, general fund appropriation, unspent funds, aid redistribution, sunset repeal, Minnesota property tax aid, services for persons experiencing homelessness, sales tax, use tax

Bills: SB334

Committee: Senate Shelby County Legislation

Keywords: SB334, Lauderdale County, Florence, Shoals Economic Development Fund, sales tax, use tax, local tax, economic development, county commission, municipal revenue, tax proceeds, special revenue fund, Colbert County, local legislation, Alabama Code 45-39-245.47, 923, senate, all

Bills: SB71 , SB71

Committee: House Agriculture and Forestry

Keywords: environmental regulation, federal standards, scientific evidence, water quality, administrative law, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

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• The Tax Commission plays an important role in the appeals process for all of your tax assessors and authorities
• They're the tax commissioner, or your tax assessor for a public service utility.
• But we’re going to limit the taxes to a 5% increase, so you’re taxing it— We’re going to limit the taxes
• So when a taxing district, when that millage rate goes back down to 2.0, the taxing district holds a
• They have the taxing districts.

Bills: HB287 , HB340 , HB412 , HB440 , HB514 , HB515 , HB521 , HB543 , HB553 , HB570 , HB961

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: HB 287, Louisiana Tax Commission, ad valorem, property tax, property assessment, assessment fees, fee extension, sunset extension, public service property, utility property, insurance company property, financial institution property, tax administration, R.S. 47:1838, Act 296, reappraisal, ad valorem tax, valuation, Louisiana tax law, homestead exemption

Bills: HB148 , HB203 , HB360 , HB552 , HB 1244 , HB 1284 , HB1533 , HJR30 , HB148 , HB203 , HJR30

Committee: House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Keywords: residential property, ad valorem tax, leasing, property appraisal, fair market rent, housing affordability, appraised value, tax limitation, housing market, affordable housing, leased residential real property, rent control, Texas Tax Code, property tax, residential leasing, homestead, tax code, appraisal review board, real estate sales, property tax relief

Bills: SB342 , SB342 , SB159

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management

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• It simply reduces the rollback rate, a.k.a. now the voter-approved tax rate, for taxing jurisdictions
• It simply reduces the rollback rate, a.k.a. now the voter-approved tax rate, for taxing jurisdictions

Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB34 , SB18

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance met in the second special session and considered a series of bills, mostly related to flood response, water infrastructure, taxation, school accountability, property fraud, and legislative procedure. Senator Zaffirini presented SB 18 on TCEQ permit exemptions for certain erosion, floodwater, and sediment control dams or reservoirs; Senator Perry presented SB 2 on flood relief preparedness, SB 14 on credit impact fees and water supply/conservation incentives, and SB 5 on Hill Country relief funding; Senator Bettencourt presented SB 3 on early warning flood sirens, SB 9 on replacing STAAR with three annual tests and strengthening A-F accountability, and SB 10 on lowering the rollback tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%; Senator West presented SB 16 on property transaction ID requirements and new real property theft/fraud offenses; and Chair Huffman laid out SB 34, which changes legislative witness immunity rules from transactional immunity to testimonial immunity consistent with federal law. The committee also heard brief explanations that several bills were the same as versions previously passed by the Senate or committee, and there was limited public testimony, with no witnesses on most bills and only position cards on SB 16. Senator West raised a concern on SB 10 about a possible carve-out for police pay raises, but Senator Bettencourt said no change would be made at that time. For SB 34, Chair Huffman explained the bill would still allow compelled testimony before the legislature but would no longer provide blanket immunity, while preserving the right to counsel. The committee voted favorably on all bills considered. SB 18, SB 2, SB 14, SB 3, SB 16, SB 5, and SB 34 were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously, while SB 9 passed 10-1 and SB 10 passed 8-3. At the end of the meeting, Senator West requested to be shown voting nay on SB 9, and the chair granted unanimous consent. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• So, they can just deduct that from their income and get those tax refunds.
• Now, this is a those tax uh uh refunds.
• This is going to be a direct<00:21:23.440><c> tax</c><00:21:24.280><c> tax</c><00:21:24.560><c> refund
• ,</c><00:21:25.680><c> apply</c><00:21:26.080><c> towards</c> direct tax tax refund, apply towards direct
• tax tax refund, apply towards your<00:21:26.600><c> income,</c><00:21:27.320><c> and</c><00:21:27.440

Bills: HF495 , HF4321 , HF3902 , HF4161 , HF3755

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit

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• This bill also requires a tax officer to provide acknowledgement or response.
• Tax officers must provide written responses to consent or dispute any errors.
• Tax officers are still obligated to respond through physical mail.
• As a former tax practitioner and a student of tax policy...
• As a former tax practitioner and a student of tax policy, it's my belief that tax exemptions are kind

Bills: HB2089 , HB2090 , HB2092 , HB2120 , HB2138 , HB2173 , HB2273 , HB2693 , HB2786

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes

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• Uh no property tax up to 10 acres and it Uh no property tax up to 10 acres and it will<00:02:31.360><
• </c> most Wyoming cities do not have the tax most Wyoming cities do not have the tax base<01:21:48.159
• Which would fit into the tax structure, that tax code of the statutes. Which is good.
• </c> for bond tax issues. One publication. for bond tax issues. One publication.
• </c> sales tax. sales tax.

Bills: HB0068 , HB0062 , HB0127 , HB0109

Committee: House Revenue

Keywords: veterans, property tax exemption, disabled, service-connected disability, Wyoming, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, property tax, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval

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• </c><00:01:44.799><c> on</c> don't have to pay the the the tax on don't have to pay the the the tax on
• It's an exemption for property tax.
• </c> it's an exemption for property tax. it's an exemption for property tax.
• </c><00:52:00.400><c> exemption</c> uh veterans uh property tax exemption uh veterans uh property tax
• They do come back to the state through the sales tax of what we buy when we get that tax deduction. tax

Bills: HB0026 , HB0042 , HB0067 , HB0069

Committee: House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Keywords: tribal governments, vehicle registration, exemption, license plates, Wind River Indian Reservation, vehicle, accident, duty to stop, felony, personal injury, death, veterans property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, military tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, active duty, reserve members, surviving spouse, surviving parent

Bills: HB0026 , HB0042 , HB0067 , HB0069

Committee: Senate Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Keywords: tribal governments, vehicle registration, exemption, license plates, Wind River Indian Reservation, vehicle, accident, duty to stop, felony, personal injury, death, veterans property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, military tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, active duty, reserve members, surviving spouse, surviving parent