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• properties.
• Eric Olson: We lost and have demolition of 28 properties.
• commercial properties.
• Once they're back on the property, now it goes back into that property rights box again.
• Are you looking at maybe other properties or properties that are being used in the area and Army National

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• But that tree was on somebody else's property.
• That's the the owner of the property would be responsible as opposed to right now the owner of the property
• Nobody had houses on the property lines of trees on your property that was free.
• property, you're responsible for that.
• , that property was undeveloped and develop properties, not slimmer blight of Syria.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And so those our construction codes.
• We've seen and uh our building code We've seen and uh our building code officials<00:34:57.359><
• , specific task related to building codes, specific task related to building codes, energy<00:51:
• code and the commercial<00:54:48.720> code<00:54:49.119> and<00:54:49.359> then
• >> State Building Code Council. >> State Building Code Council.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The code, the statute as written, or the Let me ask you this. What governs?
• It should be the code, but it depends upon the judge. Thank you.
• We fix something in the statute, in the code.
• I yield in my knowledge of property to everyone. I'm not a property lawyer, but Article 471...
• Civil Code Article 2315 says a person is responsible for his or her fault.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• So the only amendment to this code section is on line 13.
• It gives them the same property.
• I believe it is in this code section. the property. Uh and that is I'm I'm the property.
• <00:05:08.240> Um, is required by other code sections.
• Um, is required by other code sections.

Keywords: Ports and Marine Resources - Room 216, 2 March, 2026; 3:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several bills related to marine and airport matters. One measure would amend an existing prohibition on using a “pane” in parts of the Mississippi Sound to add Jackson County back into the restricted area. Another, House Bill 735, would authorize the Department of Marine Resources to pay reserve marine patrol officers for special events using existing federal or local funds rather than new state money. Both were presented as straightforward updates, and HB 735 received a title sufficient do pass motion and was reported out. House Bill 1441 on airport authorities drew more discussion. The bill would give airports authority similar to other property owners to deal with abandoned vehicles on airport property, including notice and abandonment procedures. Members asked about notification requirements, the abandonment timeline, and whether the authority could retain vehicles for official airport use; the sponsor said the existing process and state law notice requirements still apply. An amendment was offered to clarify the 90-day notice language, and the bill was advanced after that amendment. The committee also considered House Bill 1466, a seafood labeling strike-all bill. The sponsor said the Department of Marine Resources and stakeholders were still working on the language, including where labels may be affixed on menus and how grocery store labeling should work. Members discussed the use of “imported” versus country-of-origin labeling, and a representative explained that the language was intended to let restaurants identify specific foreign products by country rather than simply marking them imported. The committee also adopted a grammar correction in the short title and restored a reverse repealer before reporting the bill out. At the end of the meeting, the committee said it was pressed for time and recessed before taking up one remaining bill related to reef issues.

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• Representative Busada, you're recognized to explain Amendment Bar Code 560863. Thank you, Chair.
• It does not weaken the Florida Building Code. It does not eliminate local oversight.
• Representative Balsi is recognized to explain the strike-all amendment, Bar Code 044805.
• Electrical changes, code changes—there's a lot to this. We ask you to vote no.
• It's funded by ad valorem property taxes.

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• They're in the optional municipal code sections. They're in the GMA sections.
• Looking at things like pausing the building code, the frequent code updates, to stabilize cost and reduce
• , building code, fire code...
• But also, you have to consider energy code, building code, fire code, inclusionary zoning requirements
• You know, they may object, but the code says it has to go forward.

Summary: The committee heard a series of presentations on comprehensive plan updates, permitting reform, special purpose district coordination, and subdivision reform. Pierce County and the City of Redmond described their recent comprehensive plan updates, emphasizing housing production, transit-oriented development, middle housing, preservation of affordable housing, and the need for technical assistance and clearer state guidance. Both jurisdictions said the planning process took years and was complicated by overlapping state requirements, changing legislative mandates, and multiple review authorities. Redmond in particular said mid-course legislative changes forced supplemental environmental review and added significant cost and delay, and both local governments asked for more stability, clearer statutes, and better-aligned timelines. Presenters from the architecture, building official, and development sectors focused on permitting delays and proposed ways to speed housing delivery. Dave Boucher of AIA Washington argued for a provisional construction permit process for projects stamped by licensed professionals, along with mandatory deadlines and fewer stalled review cycles. Tim Woodard of WABO described existing tools such as pre-application meetings and phased approvals, noting they can improve certainty but also require staff time and careful coordination. Representatives from Master Builders and D.R. Horton said permit and subdivision delays add substantial cost to housing, citing studies showing months of delay and tens of thousands of dollars added per home, and urged administrative approvals, concurrent review, self-certification, and limits on repeated review cycles. The committee also reviewed a Commerce-led task force report on integrating special purpose districts into Growth Management Act planning. The task force recommended early invitation and notice to water, sewer, school, port, and other service providers during countywide planning policy and comprehensive plan updates, better coordination on grants and capital projects, updated water system coordination plans, and improved school siting and funding alignment in fast-growing areas. Speakers stressed that the recommendations were intended to be light-touch and focused on better communication rather than major statutory overhaul, while also noting that rural and slow-growing areas should not be burdened with the same requirements as rapidly growing jurisdictions. On subdivision reform, FutureWise and the City of Spokane discussed making more subdivision decisions administrative, preserving vesting, clarifying exemptions, and reducing unnecessary notice and appeal steps. Spokane described local reforms such as smaller minimum lot sizes, unit lot subdivisions, and reduced-process “minor engineering review” for simple plats, while raising concerns about new notice requirements and appeals to city councils for technical plat decisions. Across the hearing, members repeatedly returned to the theme that local governments, builders, and state agencies need clearer, more coordinated rules to reduce delay and uncertainty while still protecting safety and planning goals.

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• So towns already have the discretion to follow the fire code and the building code.
• I don't think that necessarily applies here because the existing fire code, building codes, all those
• So towns already have the discretion to follow the fire code and the building code.
• Some towns have side property lines.
• <00:45:40.720> um septic systems that aren't to code um septic systems that aren't to code

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened discussion on SP 170 and worked through the bill section by section, focusing first on housing discrimination language and then on land-use and development provisions. On the housing section, members discussed adding “school enrollment status” or a similar term as a protected class to prevent municipalities from steering students into specific zones, especially in Durham. Some members questioned whether “status” was too vague and suggested “enrollment status” or “school enrollment status” for clarity. Public testimony raised concerns that adding a new protected class could have broader implications beyond this bill and could affect municipal zoning authority, while supporters argued the language was needed to prevent discrimination against students in housing access. The committee then heard testimony on provisions limiting municipal authority over septic test pits and well-siting requirements. DEES officials and a builder testified that state standards are already protective of groundwater and surface water and that some local requirements are more stringent than the state’s, adding cost and delay to housing projects. Supporters said uniform state standards would make housing development faster and more predictable. Opponents warned that local rules can protect aquifers, wellhead areas, and drinking water in specific communities, and that removing municipal flexibility could weaken those protections. The subcommittee appeared comfortable keeping these sections, though members discussed whether to clarify the language and whether some local review authority should remain. The meeting also covered road-length limits, caps on the number of lots on dead-end roads, and subdivision design rules. Members generally supported prohibiting municipalities from using maximum road length or lot caps to block development, with one amendment suggested to allow such limits where adequate water and sewer capacity is lacking. The committee also discussed allowing utilities and infrastructure such as septic systems, wells, electric systems, drainage structures, and shared leach fields to be placed in subdivision open space or perimeter buffers when those areas are not protected wetlands or shoreland. Finally, the committee reviewed a provision requiring municipalities to stamp and accept plan changes within three days after initial review, with members explaining that the goal is to prevent repeated, incremental changes from dragging out the approval process. No final votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided, but members indicated general comfort with several sections as amended or clarified.

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• This is an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law in relation to creating the neighborhood small business
• This is an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law in relation to creating the neighborhood small business
• This is an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York in relation to requiring the
• The bill passed and is reported to the Code Committee.
• This is an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York in relation to the placement

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Cities 1 met on May 14, 2026, with a quorum present and Chair Erik Bottcher presiding. The committee considered a series of bills affecting New York City and related tax, housing, and municipal issues. Early measures included a neighborhood small business rent increase exemption (S.1451A), notice to community boards before locating transitional housing (S.3884), a solar and energy storage tax abatement credit (S.4272A), towing protection enforcement (S.4793), safety policies and training for correction and health workers (S.543?), and a proposal to create the city of Staten Island (S.8578). Most of these bills were advanced to other committees after brief discussion and voice votes. The most extensive debate centered on S.8578, which would incorporate Staten Island as a separate city. Senator Lanza argued that Staten Island has long been neglected by New York City, cited past referendums and historical grievances, and urged the committee to let the bill continue through the process. Chair Bottcher and other members responded that Staten Island is an important part of New York City and discussed housing, transit, environmental preservation, and the City of Yes zoning changes; several members said they did not support secession but were open to continued conversation about Staten Island’s needs. After debate, the bill was defeated in committee. The committee also considered an artist housing preferences bill (S.9652), a facade-work tax abatement bill (S.9559), a parkland discontinuance measure (S.9987), and a credit/debit card surcharge prohibition bill (S.1005). S.9652, S.9559, S.9987, and S.1005 were reported out after voice votes. One homeless shelter placement bill (S.5554) failed. The meeting concluded after the final votes and adjournment.

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• There is an amendment that's bar code number 941, Chair: 889.
• And I do see an Amendment Chairman: bar code number 718509.
• And it allows property owners to build smaller homes on smaller lots.
• So many property owners still chose to build on a larger lot.
• So many property owners chose to build smaller, more affordable homes on smaller lots and many property

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• and that owns real estate real property and that owns real estate real property within<00:03:25.440
• within the same Zone where the property within the same Zone where the property that<00:03:28.200
• Code Section 9101. This fee does not come from the Kentucky Treasury.
• Code Section 9101. This fee does not come from the Kentucky Treasury.
• Code Section 9101. This fee does not come from the Kentucky Treasury.

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon Recess of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 12:30PM est. Meeting Start: 00:03 Attendance Roll Call: 00:12 HB 321 (Rep. Johnson): 00:49 HB 340 (Rep. Hampton): 05:10 HB 520 (Rep. Fugate): 08:55 Adjournment: 32:26, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government considered three bills. House Bill 321, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson and supported by the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Realtor Association, was amended by committee substitute and adopted unanimously. As amended, it extends training deadlines for planning commission and board of adjustment members and adds required training on how planning and zoning policies affect housing supply and accessibility. The committee substitute also limits appeals of final board of adjustment actions to persons or entities claiming injury who own real estate in the same zone as the affected property. The bill passed 8-0, and a title amendment was adopted. House Bill 340, sponsored by Rep. Tony Hampton with support from law enforcement and federal security representatives, would create a new section of KRS Chapter 13 to require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records for federal suitability or fitness background checks and allow a $25 fee for records requests reimbursed by the federal government. It also conforms juvenile records law to the new process. The committee approved the bill 9-0 with no opposition. House Bill 520, sponsored by Rep. Chris Fugate and backed by the Kentucky Sheriff's Association, Kentucky Police Chiefs Association, and Kentucky League of Cities, generated the most debate. The bill and committee substitute would exempt certain open police investigation records from disclosure under the Open Records Act when an agency says release could harm an investigation or reveal informants or witnesses. Several senators raised concerns that the “could” standard was too broad and could weaken transparency, while supporters argued it was needed to protect ongoing investigations, witnesses, and officers. The committee initially failed the bill 6-4, then after additional vote changes and discussion, reconsidered it and advanced the amended bill with favorable expression 6-4 to the floor.

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• You can get that nine-digit ZIP code using a street address and a five-digit ZIP code.
• code.
• property during the 2023 session.
• land trust property.
• land trust property.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Property Code Chapter 51 governs liens on real property and authorizes trustees and subtrustees to
• So HB 576 clarifies property, the Property Code chapter 51 by leveraging the definition of person from
• the Texas Code Construction Act.
• Texas Property Code chapter 51 relates to liens created against real property as enforcement of a deed
• Representative Shaheen's bill would therefore codify this definition of person into Property Code chapter

Bills: HB74, HB175

Keywords: environmental project, public money, political subdivision, greenhouse gas emissions, federal law compliance, renewable energy, water conservation, retroactive child support, child conception, paternity, family law, health care expenses

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• Currently, local government code mandates that counties manage surplus or salvage property, including
• to, uh, basically bypass the requirement to auction these, which, uh, chapter 263 local government code
• Uh, currently, the occupations code, uh, allows for county commissioners' courts in counties that are
• HB 3335 amends the local government code in regards to the disposal of a county surplus or salvage property
• So it becomes decommissioned property.

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• You know, there's a code red.
• We should consider updated building codes for floodplain properties.
• I'll have your comment in it if we can put it in the property tax code in the right place.
• that are probably total losses, 27 properties with major damage, 95 properties with minor and 30 properties
• So that's on personal property, private property. Yes. But it still affects people downhill.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• what comes from non-homestead properties, and what comes from tangible personal property?
• of all residential properties.
• The homestead property is about 35% of the mix, and non-homestead property is about 64, 65%.
• We had less code enforcement, or we shifted that code enforcement to other personnel.
• But I heard a lot more than just property tax for some property.

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• So, Senate Bill or House Bill 692, requiring property leased by state agencies be leased at the rate
• leased by state requiring property leased by state agencies<00:10:38.800> be<00:10:38.959>
• <00:13:29.680> like applying it to unique properties like applying it to unique properties
• <00:30:30.080> or zoning ordinances, building codes or zoning ordinances, building codes or
• Um, but if you want to the HUD code.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And what we have before the trust code.
• <00:02:36.160> And elements of the revised trust code.
• And elements of the revised trust code.
• The amendment is coded A1.
• , especially related to land and property, especially related to land and property, um,<00:03:55.519

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . property. property.
• property NTO put in place. property NTO put in place.
• denying somebody access to the property. denying somebody access to the property.
• the code of potentially expanding<00:58:08.160> the<00:58:08.319> code<00:58:08.480>
• code of conduct around the um code code of conduct investigatory<00:58:22.960> rules.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• of properties.
• To reduce the tax base on property.
• We're having a few minutes to go about property taxes.
• And so in this instance, and I'm not sure what the exact history of this property, but it is property
• to pay property tax.