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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, the bill adds a new section to the tax code that entitles disabled veterans to a proportionate
- Add to this that under the current disabled veterans real property tax code, the cost of taxes may force
- The current tax code provides a property tax exemption for qualified charitable organizations.
- Currently, The tax code sets a 5-year expiration date for these property tax exemptions.
- Uh, it deals, uh, with, uh, The current tax code allows increases in appraised value of property as a
Keywords:
redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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process. - credit um different tax exemption or tax credit um different tax exemption or tax credit statutes
- Codes code issues best address this by requiring the building code review board to update the code to
- So code, electric code, and so forth.
- building code. building code.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- code.
- Um, this bill would allow them to go much higher than, than what is currently allowed under the tax code
- tax reform.
- There's a difference between the tax rate and the tax bill.
- In the comptroller's biannual tax report, uh, property tax report 2023, property tax revenue declined
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 2nd, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They also continue to pay the lignite research tax.
- They also continue to pay the Legnite research tax.
- , and also from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric motors, and motorboat fuel tax.
- Electric motors and motorboat fuel tax.
- relating to a uniform taxing district financial and property tax data reporting system, to amend and
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, pledge, roll call, and a quorum present, then approved a motion to lay over House Bill 1525 for one legislative day. It also voted not to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2294, 2297, 2070, 4017, and 2262, appointing conference committees for each. The chamber then took up a series of House bill amendments and final-passage votes.
On amendments, the Senate adopted changes to House Bill 1229 on fleeing law enforcement and driving-record transparency after debate over insurance impacts and public safety; House Bill 1510 on teacher retention, on-site child care, and licensure study language; House Bill 1160 to restrict student personal electronic devices during instructional time; House Bill 1429 to address drone harassment and stalking of animals; House Bill 1203 to harmonize medical marijuana provisions; House Bill 1600 to create a UND immigration clinic with reporting requirements; House Bill 1130 to broaden K-12 funding formula changes and reduce state fiscal impact; House Bill 1279 to modify the coal conversion tax exemption; House Bill 1442 to adjust membership and scope of a state task force; and House Bill 1464 to convert a maternal care services proposal into a study and remove the appropriation. The Senate rejected an amendment to House Bill 1022 concerning the Retirement and Investment Office bonus program, then passed the bill. It also passed House Bill 1234 on a $90 million transfer to reduce PERS liability, while rejecting a floor amendment to it.
On final passage, the Senate passed House Bills 1008 (Public Service Commission budget), 1218 (temporary moratorium and study on economic analysis for drain projects), 1234 (PERS funding transfer), 1146 (PERS defined contribution cleanup and emergency clause), 1355 (expanded notice for administrative rulemaking), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes and guide/outfitter updates), 1029 (Capital Grounds Planning Commission duties), 1017 (Game and Fish budget), 1374 (township supervisor open-meeting exemption for on-site inspections), and 1064 (NC-SARA membership and distance education regulation). It defeated House Bill 1583 on false political advertisements with civil-action language and House Bill 1393 on earned wage access provider regulation. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of House Bill 1326 on self-defense and unlawful firearm possession by felons.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- , a state on a 2021 code, and counties on the 2018 code.
- , a state on a 2021 code, and counties on the 2018 code.
- , a state on a 2021 code, and counties on the 2018 code.
- , a state on a 2021 code, and counties on the 2018 code.
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and a 2024 code a state on 2021 code and a 2024 code a state on 2021 code and
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard several bills on building codes, taxation, police reports, National Guard benefits, and discriminatory reporting. SB 48 would have required the State Building Code Council to assess financial impacts of code adoption on homes and include utility costs; testimony was mixed, but the bill drew concerns about housing costs and code timing. SB 120 would have changed the State Building Code Council’s responsibilities and code adoption process; the International Code Council and Sierra Club opposed it, while BIA Hawaii and others supported it, arguing current code cycles raise costs and counties need more flexibility. The committee later noted that county building departments had not submitted testimony on SB 48 or SB 120.
SB 138 would create a nonrefundable income tax credit for hurricane-resistant safe rooms. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation raised concerns about blank provisions and revenue uncertainty, while Hawaii Emergency Management stood on written comments. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including a clarifying tax language change and an effective date of July 1, 2077. SB 112 would allow immediate family members of deceased persons to receive police closing reports after a set period; the Attorney General and prosecuting attorney supported access in principle but requested explicit redaction authority for minors and confidential personal information. The committee adopted amendments reflecting those concerns and passed the bill.
SB 88 would authorize allowances for TRICARE, dental, and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. It received support from National Guard and Department of Defense representatives and was passed as is. SB 16 would create civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to law enforcement based on protected characteristics and require public guidance from the Department of Law Enforcement and Civil Rights Commission; it received support from the department and several advocates, with one opposition testimony. The committee passed SB 16 with an amended effective date and technical changes. In final action, the committee deferred SB 48 and SB 120, and adopted the chair’s recommendations on the remaining measures before adjourning.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Aug 14th, 2025
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- But conforming to the federal tax code, even when we may not agree with the policy or we don't understand
- that they want to include in their own tax code for the computation of their tax base.
- Interpretations of Internal Revenue Code provisions by the IRS or courts will also affect state taxes
- There are a few other aberrations; we focus on the income tax code, both personal and corporate.
- We need to get away from dollars and cents in the tax code.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- are the Penal Code and the Election Code.
- : the Agriculture Code, Business and Commerce Code, Finance Code, Insurance Code, Labor Code, Natural
- Resources Code, Occupations Code, and the Property Code.
- You know, the codes that are impacted here: Ag Code, Natural Resources Code, Insurance Code, Business
- The number one tax increases that are happening around the state is not state taxes or federal taxes.
NH
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Dec 15th, 2025 at 09:14 am
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The idea here is that policymakers spend revenue through the tax code that they forgo and then is not
- They want to help a certain thing through the tax code, a certain activity.
- The provisions in the tax code also are there to prevent us from violating the U.S. Constitution.
- This Year's report has nine new ones and there are 149 total and 122 provisions of the tax code that
- So, previously, under this tax code, the tax base was based on just severed.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And what this bill will do is apply the Trump tax cuts to the Arizona tax code.
- It is a common-sense, pro-taxpayer bill that conforms Arizona's tax code with the federal tax code and
- code, that we now are trying to apply to the Arizona tax code with this bill.
- By conforming Arizona's tax code with the federal tax code, we provide immediate relief to seniors, working
- .where we align Arizona's tax laws with the federal tax code.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the Doctor of the Day and student guests, including JAG students and Hila Ben High School visitors. Attendance was recorded at 49 present, 3 absent, and 8 excused. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider HB 2153, the annual tax conformity bill, which was described by supporters as aligning Arizona tax law with recent federal changes and providing relief through no tax on tips and overtime, a 25% increase in the child tax credit, a new child care expense deduction, and expanded senior retirement-income deductions. Opponents argued the measure would primarily benefit wealthy individuals and corporations, leave out some seniors without retirement accounts, and reduce revenue needed for public services.
HB 2153 drew extensive debate and multiple questions about its effects on seniors, small businesses, wages, child care, and the timing of tax filing forms already issued by the Department of Revenue. Supporters emphasized taxpayer certainty, conformity with federal forms, and economic growth; critics said the bill was fiscally irresponsible and unfair. The Committee of the Whole approved the bill 31-26, and the House later adopted the report and referred the bill to engrossing.
The House then took up the Senate mirror measure, SB 1106, substituted for HB 2153, and held floor explanations of vote. After further debate along similar lines, the House passed SB 1106 by a vote of 31-27 with 2 not voting and transmitted it to the Senate. The remainder of the session included personal privilege remarks, committee schedule announcements, a long list of first-read bills and referrals, and finally a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It amends tax code Section 151.462B repealing the requirement to include UPC in the RTS reports.
- For instance, Texas tax code, uh, 151.309 exempts political subdivisions from paying sales taxes.
- The MGRT, uh, defect in the tax code als also subjects individual taxes, uh, Texans to double or even
- These cemeteries were put up for sale due to a discrepancy between codes, as Section 1117 of the tax
- Nevertheless, this assumption of ownership within the tax code has led the comptroller's office.
NH
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't pay taxes on that.
- So maybe it used to be Transportation Code, but now it's another tax code, and...
- So maybe it used to be Transportation Code, but now it's another tax code, and under the tax code they
- It's under the tax code. I'm sorry, but it's under a couple of tax codes.
- This bill asks in our tax code and provides, includes the exemptions and the expansion of those activities
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on transportation infrastructure, public safety, and local commemorations. SB 2841 would clarify the overweight corridor designation for the Port of Brownsville so all three statutorily approved bridges are treated uniformly for northbound and southbound overweight traffic; the Port of Brownsville testified in support, and the bill was left pending. SB 39 would restore the commercial motor vehicle “admission rule” framework in collision cases; Senator Birdwell explained the committee substitute, and the bill was later reported favorably. The committee also heard and later advanced SB 682, SB 1369, and SB 1422, which rename stretches of highway or a bridge in honor of fallen firefighters and military service members, with no opposition testimony and all left pending before final votes.
The committee also heard SB 2366, which would create a grant program for short-line railroad projects through rural rail transportation districts for track, bridge, capacity, and restoration work. Senator Hughes and several witnesses from rural rail districts and rail advocacy groups supported the bill, while TxDOT explained current rail funding is limited and that the bill would be the first such grant program for Class 3 short lines; members discussed that the bill would need a floor amendment because state funds cannot be paid directly to railroads. SB 1013 would expand crosswalk protections under the Lisa Torrey-Smith Act to include certain driveway curb cuts along sidewalks; it was supported by the author and left pending before later being reported favorably.
The committee also considered SB 2080, which would modernize port and navigation district rules by easing records and procurement requirements, exempting certain security and cybersecurity discussions from recording, and expanding some operational authority. Port Houston and the Texas Ports Association supported the bill, while the City of Corpus Christi raised concerns that the language could expand port economic-development authority beyond navigation purposes and affect local tax bases; the Port of Galveston also noted concerns about the filed version but supported the bill as presented, and the committee substitute was later reported favorably. SB 2001 would create specialty license plates and related parking/toll benefits for permanently disabled peace officers; SB 2705 would codify registration exemptions for certain farm equipment and some specialty plates. Both were supported by witnesses, adopted with committee substitutes where applicable, and reported favorably. Final votes on the reported bills were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, and the committee recessed after leaving some motions open briefly.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So tax conformity is the process states use to align income tax laws with the Internal Revenue Code.
- This means that our tax code is tied to the version of the Internal Revenue Code as amended through a
- that section of t of the federal tax that section of t of the federal tax code<00:52:58.240>
- , but it's the complexity of the tax code itself.
- where it's to a criminal case on the tax where it's to a criminal case on the tax code.<01:47:42.560
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Feb 12th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Transcript Highlights:
- Payroll totals were provided to a CPA to prepare tax reports net of tax.
- No taxes were withheld from payroll checks.
- Payroll totals were provided to a CPA to prepare tax reports net of tax.
- No. were provided to a CPA to prepare tax reports net of tax.
- The sales tax monies that he’s referring to are general sales tax money, so they can be moved.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Public Health REVISION 2- Meeting moved to room 4S5 Apr 1st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Public Health
Bills:
SB206, SB904, SB933, SB1436, SB1500, SB1553, SB1557, SB1567, SB1644, SB1645, SB1651, SB1794, SB1833, SB1849, SB1984
Keywords:
SB206, emergency medical services, EMS, ambulance, 911 response, emergency response, essential services, federal funding, grant funding, public health, health care facility, municipality, county, ambulance service district, tribal entity, public entity, contract ambulance service, Oklahoma, 63 O.S. 2021 Section 1-2502, emergency clause
LA
Bills:
HB62, HB124, HB182, HB193, HB198, HB203, HB223, HB237, HB469, HB486, HB574, HB779, HB796, HB919, SCR2, SB4, SB36, SB38, SB109, SB152, SB168, SB195, SB216, SB221, SB236, SB404
Keywords:
Louisiana Women's Policy, gender equality, policy research, commission membership, women's representation, Domestic Violence, judicial experience, legislation, criminal law, family law, HB182, sexual assault, rape kit, forensic examination, forensic medical exam, sexual assault survivor, sexual assault nurse examiner, SANE, emergency department, hospital staffing
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Civil Judiciary REVISED: Links added Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Judiciary
Bills:
HB3790, HB2941, HB2959, HB3087, HB3974, HB3500, HB3697, HB3262, HB3582, HB4226, HB3037, HB4139, HB4143, HB4144, HB2936, HB3322, HB4296, HB3278, HB4202, HB4176, HB3303, HB3648, HB4119
Keywords:
home repairs, consumer protection, contracts, homeowner rights, rescission, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Economic and Workforce Development - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 9:45 AM
Economic and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- These are the code sections for it.
- these are the code sections for it. these are the code sections for it.
- So, code sections brought forward.
- So, code sections brought forward.
- So, code sections brought forward.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first took up Senate Bill 2417 on employment telework policies. The chair explained the bill was intended to give agencies, boards, and other groups clear authority to set telework policies, noting much of the issue arose during COVID and that the Personnel Board may already have adopted similar rules. The committee adopted a title-sufficient do pass motion and reported the bill out without opposition.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2419, a child care workforce proposal from Senator Boyd. The chair described it as a companion to another finance bill and said it would create an employee child care tuition assistance partnership program to help address child care costs that can keep people out of the workforce. The bill was moved as title sufficient do pass and reported out.
The committee then advanced Senate Bill 2671, which would bring forward code sections related to state salary-setting and economic development hiring, especially for positions such as MDA and Accelerate Mississippi leadership that are not currently at market rates. Senate Bill 2672 was also advanced; it concerns code sections tied to economic development and Accelerate Mississippi’s role in recruiting, training, and speeding business investment and startup in the state. Both bills were reported out on title-sufficient do pass motions.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2678, a proposal by Senator Taylor to index unemployment benefit duration to the state or regional unemployment rate. Taylor said the bill would shorten benefits when jobs are plentiful and extend them when unemployment is high, citing other states that use similar systems. Members asked whether the measure should be based on state, region, or county data, and the chair agreed it should be made region-specific or county-specific if needed. The committee then adopted a title-sufficient do pass motion, reported the bill out, and adjourned on a motion to rise and report.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Banking, Business, Insurance - Technology Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , like I said, an act to amend Title 30 of the Delaware Code relating to business tax credits and deductions
- credit against corporate income tax, personal income tax, gross receipts tax, and public utility tax
- . ...you have a tax credit against corporate income tax, personal income tax, gross receipts tax, and
- public utility tax, which are really kind of the big taxes that we have at the state level.
- We're not talking about they're getting a pass on paying all taxes, but they're getting a tax credit.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, but much of the meeting focused on House Bill 306, which would require disclosure when a consumer is interacting with a chatbot rather than a human. Sponsor Senator Townsend described it as a consumer protection measure and said the bill is meant to keep pace with rapidly changing AI technology. Committee members and witnesses raised concerns about the bill’s enforcement structure, especially private rights of action and penalties that could apply even without actual consumer harm. The Department of Justice said the bill would apply where the conduct has a Delaware nexus, and that the disclosure requirement is the key consumer protection. Industry witnesses and chambers of commerce opposed the bill as drafted, arguing it would create broad compliance burdens and expose businesses to excessive litigation risk without a harm requirement or clearer safe harbor language.
Earlier in the meeting, the committee discussed House Bill 429, which would update Delaware’s step therapy exception process to include biosimilars and interchangeable biologics. Senator Poore and supporters from Highmark and the Department of Insurance said the bill would modernize insurance law, improve access to effective treatments, and reduce costs; they cited national savings from biosimilars and said the bill has agency support. Members asked about Delaware-specific savings, patient switching, and how the process would work, but no vote was taken during the discussion. The committee also heard House Bill 310, which would exclude large data centers from Blue Collar Jobs Act tax credits; the sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure large energy users contribute more to state and local revenues, while supporters and opponents debated competitiveness and community impacts. House Bill 406, on allowing insureds to choose their auto repair shop, and Senate Bill 347, a cleanup bill related to medical debt collection and personal property levies, were also presented without opposition in the hearing. House Bill 253, concerning who may receive letters testamentary or of administration, was described as a cleanup to align statute with existing practice. The committee approved the meeting minutes, but the transcript does not show final votes on the bills discussed.