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• establishment license under this chapter establishment license under this chapter for<00:42:55.680
• So the current whole chapter open.
• office to file their income taxes office to file their income taxes >> except<00:53:48.800
• So that would be code enforcement and perhaps fire code violations at that point.
• So that would be code enforcement and perhaps fire code violations at that point.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This is a long overdue improvement to the tax code, and there you see the benefits.
• The Minnesota chapter of the Financial Planning Association strongly opposes the proposed sales tax on
• The Minnesota chapter of the Financial Planning Association strongly opposes the proposed sales tax on
• The Minnesota chapter of the Financial Planning Association strongly opposes the proposed sales tax on
• /c><01:40:20.440> a<01:40:20.599> difference tax code and and making a difference tax code

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2437, the governor’s proposed tax bill, and first adopted the A25-Z42 amendment to put the bill in the desired shape. Commissioner Paul Marquardt of the Department of Revenue then presented the bill as part of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan’s budget, describing it as a response to budget pressures that would make the tax system more fair and stable while supporting economic development and jobs. Marquardt walked through the bill’s major provisions. These included sustainable aviation fuel policy, repeal of K-12 education credit assignment, elimination of the political contribution refund, expansion of the research and development credit, short-line railroad infrastructure modernization, changes to the state airport fund levy, replacement of attachments and appearances with distribution systems, a narrow personal property tax exception for low-income housing tenants, reduced aquatic invasive species aid, and a 34% reduction in PILT payments. He then focused on the sales tax article, saying it would lower the statewide rate by 0.75% while expanding the base to selected professional services such as accounting, banking, brokerage, and legal services, with business-to-business transactions exempt. He said the proposal would be effective for sales and purchases after September 30, 2025, and estimated a first-year rate-cut impact of about $99 million versus $215 million from the service expansion, while arguing that most households would see a net tax cut. He also noted other changes such as landlord penalty adjustments, a 30% reduction in sustainable aviation fuel incentive payments, repeal of local government cannabis aid, and repeal of the tax filing modernization account. Public testimony began with Kyle Playford of the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota, who strongly opposed the proposed sales tax on professional services, especially financial planning. He argued that financial planning is an essential service for retirement, investment, and long-term financial security, and said the tax would raise costs for consumers, reduce access for middle-class families, small business owners, and retirees, and put Minnesota firms at a competitive disadvantage. The chair then indicated that additional public testimony would continue before member questions.

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• A missing diagnostic code on prior claims was identified.
• The only thing missing was the gestational age code. Why should an insurance...
• The only thing missing was the gestational age code.
• And we had a lot of issues, I think, really defining that in our code on what that is, right?
• And we had a lot of issues, I think, really defining that in our code on what that is, right?

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a series of bills focused on behavioral health, cancer screening, provider reimbursement, research funding, workforce licensing, and tobacco regulation. SB 16 would require counties to maintain procedures for designating and training professionals authorized to perform 5150 evaluations and initiate involuntary holds; supporters said it would expand the pool of qualified clinicians and reduce reliance on law enforcement, while opponents raised concerns about local control and implementation. SB 1124 would require CDPH to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco point-of-sale locations; supporters emphasized low screening awareness and early detection, and the bill was advanced with amendments. SB 28, a CARE Court cleanup bill, proposed an ombudsperson, reporting, electronic petitions, remote participation, and other changes to improve accountability and access; it drew both strong support and significant opposition over concerns about coercion, scope, and whether the program is working as intended, but it passed the committee as amended to Judiciary. The committee also heard SB 874, which would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including background checks for providers and a stakeholder workgroup to develop standards; it passed to Public Safety. SB 1049 would let providers resubmit corrected claims within 90 days after a plan’s denial or recoupment action when the original claim had a correctable technical defect; supporters described delayed and withheld payments harming practices, while insurers argued the bill could duplicate existing dispute processes. The bill passed to Appropriations on call. SB 1224 would create a state framework to compete for federal ARPA-H funding for emerging therapies research, with testimony from a UC Davis psychiatrist and veterans’ advocates supporting expanded research into treatments for PTSD, depression, and other conditions; it passed to Military and Veterans Affairs. Later, SB 1057 would change how the Department of Public Health evaluates conviction history for certified nurse assistants and home health aides, shifting from automatic denial toward individualized assessment based on the offense, time elapsed, and rehabilitation; it passed to Appropriations with some no votes. Finally, SB 1314, a tobacco-related bill, sought to create a 600-foot buffer around schools and day care centers for certain tobacco retailers and address related issues such as cigar lounge definitions and nitrous oxide sales; several local government and public safety groups supported it, while health organizations and business groups opposed it unless amended. The chair announced that committee amendments were being set aside for now and the bill would move forward to Business and Professions with a commitment to continue working on the language; it passed out of committee.

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• Hebrews chapter 10, verses 24 through 25.
• We've had income tax cuts. We've had tax credits that we have awarded and not only awarded those.
• Parent tax credit that siphoned money away from possibly being invested in public education.
• That's money that can't be appropriated to anything other than those tax credits.
• If we want to save money again, we could address the tax credits.

Bills: HB3057, HB3130, HB4113, HB3310, HB3314, HB3985, HB4486, HB3040, HB3407, HB4343, HB2981, HB3764, HB3765, HB3767, HB3982, HB3321, HB3322, HB3323, HB4126, HB4130, HB4170, HB3345, HB2941, HB3062, HB3244, HB3298, HB2977, HB3304, HB3299, HB3297, HB4260, HB3906, HB3648, HB3319, HB2933, HB3544, HB1322, HB4104, HB4105, HB4106, HB4107, HB4108, HB3974, HB3134, HB3055, HB3115, HB3471, HB3497, HB3500, HB3505, HB3755, HB4202, HB4226, HB4236, HB4139, HB4144, HB4422, HB4423, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3176, HB3239, HB3263, HB3673, HB3794, HB3796, HB4265, HB4266, HB2123, HB3048, HB2445

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, voter registration, voter eligibility, felony disenfranchisement, restoration of voting rights, formerly incarcerated, reentry, parole, probation, supervision

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• Representative Gutierrez, this bill would remove the merchant codes for certain firearms.
• Do you see any dangers with not having the merchant codes or any challenges for community members?
• As a former retail worker, the merchant codes and the codes that we use give us a lot of data.
• And so as a mom, as a former retail worker, I'm very concerned with removing the merchant codes.
• So, I'm a no on SB 1293 because it keeps the GPLET tax break in place.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege introducing guests, including the doctor of the day, Delta Sigma Theta members visiting for Delta Day at the Capitol, and a proclamation honoring the City of Tolleson’s Founders Day/Whoopi Days Festival. Members also recognized a House staffer’s family member who had completed Army basic training. The chamber then moved through routine communications and Senate messages before taking up unfinished business, including a motion to reject Senate amendments to HB 2874 and appoint a conference committee, which was adopted. In Committee of the Whole, members debated several Senate bills. SB 1058 drew the most discussion: Rep. Gutierrez offered a hostile amendment to add gun-trafficking and merchant-code restrictions, arguing it would help stop straw purchasing and cartel-related firearms smuggling; supporters of the underlying bill said it was intended to prevent merchant codes from becoming a gun registry. The amendment failed, and SB 1058 received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1094, concerning civil liability related to gender transition procedures for minors, also prompted extended debate, with opponents arguing the bill was duplicative, punitive, and could raise malpractice insurance costs and worsen physician shortages; it too received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1136, SB 1422, and SB 1663 (with a floor amendment) were also recommended do pass. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House took up third-reading votes. SB 1024 passed 35-20; SB 1148 passed 33-22 despite objections that it was unconstitutional and interfered with the judiciary; SB 1232 passed unanimously 55-0 after remarks that it clarified local zoning authority over billboards; SB 1293 passed 33-0 with several members criticizing or defending the GPLET tax structure; and SB 1586 passed 33-22. The House also adopted do-pass recommendations for SB 1075, SB 1202, SCM 1004, and SCM 1007, while SB 1419 was retained on the calendar. The session ended with announcements, a personal privilege request for prayers for Rep. Villegas’ granddaughter and newborn twins, and a motion to adjourn until April 9, 2026.

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• of veterans, and 11 Chapter 33 Post 9-11, and 1 Chapter 31.
• I represent 110 chapters.
• So, you have 110 chapters. How many chapters are in the state of New Mexico?
• registered veterans at chapter.
• Depending on the chapter and the amount of money they receive per chapter and agency, it comes down to

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• We've got cigarette taxes, gas taxes, gaming tax, and revenue tax.
• the chapter house.
• If it goes to the chapter, the chapter, by the regulations of the funds coming in, has to adhere to building
• codes.
• I'm lucky with Nosh Chitty Chapter.

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• <00:05:00.759> RSA chapter RSA chapter RSA 170c<00:05:02.919> describes<00:05:03.440>
• pay um however if the parent wins um tax pay um however if the parent wins um tax should<00:42:15.240
• It just gives them copies of statutes and federal code.
• It's a federal code.
• Well, I don't think you have to give them the actual federal code.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , or chapter 297D, and then it also removes the criminal penalties for the failure to pay this tax reference
• in chapter 609.
• tax or chapter<00:02:47.239> uh chapter uh chapter uh 297d<00:02:49.200> and<00:02:49.319
• > 609<00:02:55.239> so pay this tax reference in chapter 609 so pay this tax reference
• This tax is... current tax exemption on air airport in current tax exemption on air airport in a<00:21

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There are 30 chapters in the Lone Star State, including the Missouri City Sugar Land chapter.
• I was born and raised right there at home in the Houston chapter.
• sales tax, is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
• tax reports in the application of taxpayer payments to taxes, penalties, and interest, is referred to
• tax rate that exceeds the voter approval tax rate, is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• of the Century Code relating to tax abatements.
• However, enforcement mechanisms exist within the property tax code more generally, which seek to prevent
• It provides that a county auditor who extends taxes in excess of the limitations prescribed under Chapter
• Under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 10-30.5, there is a continuing appropriation authority established
• We’re always evaluating our Century Code, our chapter 54-10.

Keywords: 908, all

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• plan operating under chapter 62H.
• chapter chapter 62A.<00:24:40.880> 011.
• a<00:25:18.799> joint operating under chapter 64B, or a joint operating under chapter 64B,
• operating under chapter 62H. operating under chapter 62H. Thank<00:25:25.120> you.
• <00:45:48.280> Um was heard in commerce and taxes. Um was heard in commerce and taxes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chapter 12 in 2024.
• Natalie McDermott: The Chapter 20 rule review was consistent...
• We will not be proposing specific changes to Chapter 16, but we want to open the discussion of this chapter
• This chapter relates to mandatory contract processes.
• 305 of the Texas Government Code.

Summary: The Texas Ethics Commission convened at 9:03 a.m. and held an executive session, reconvening at 10:18 a.m. During the meeting, the Commission approved a settlement agreement with Michael Quinn Sullivan, ending ongoing litigation. The agreement involved Sullivan dropping his legal challenges regarding a civil penalty previously imposed by the Commission. The Commission also announced personnel changes, including the departure of the director of enforcement, Marie Prim, and the appointment of Jordan Hun as interim director. The Commission discussed outside counsel contracts, approving the addition of Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP to their pool of qualified vendors. They scheduled their next meeting for September 23rd and approved minutes from previous meetings. The agenda included several rulemaking items, with three rules adopted and five proposed for publication in the Texas Register. Notably, amendments to Chapter 20 regarding reporting contributions and expenditures were approved, as well as changes to lobbyist registration thresholds in Chapter 34, which were proposed for publication. The Commission also addressed advisory opinions, adopting several, including one regarding political advertising by charter schools and another concerning the revolving door prohibition for former state employees. Appeals for administrative waivers and reductions of fines were considered, with several fines waived or reduced based on individual circumstances. Lastly, the Commission discussed policies related to alternative dispute resolution and clarified responsibilities between the Commission and staff, concluding the meeting at 11:15 a.m.

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• CHAIR, I HAVE BEEN IMMERSED IN CHAPTER 120 AS YOU CAN IMAGINE.
• THE TERM SUNSET IS NOT IN CHAPTER 120.
• CHAPTER 120 DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR A FLUID AMENDMENT OF THE RULE.
• 60G 1 AND THAT RULE CHAPTER ONLY HAS TWO DEFINITIONS.
• THAT IS NOT THE NATURE OF THIS PARTICULAR RULE CHAPTER.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• 2, relating to income tax returns.
• returns, excuse me, the tax forms for a filing season.
• many times the Congress is going to make changes to the tax code effective retroactively, and they're
• SCR 2008-2012, annual taxes, Rules. SCR 2014, legislation, Rules. SCR 2012, annual taxes.
• to pass the Trump tax cuts, that we were able to pass a budget that incorporated those tax cuts, and

Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance. In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration. On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.

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• This clarification law is consistent with the current tax code applicable to broadcasting and live and
• It helps ensure franchise franchise tax. Consisting between radio and television broadcasters.
• Communications aren't wrapped up into something that's being taxed on the franchise tax side by the big
• broad net of franchise tax.
• We currently do not have income tax. This will make sure that capital gains tax is part of that.

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• And that's under Chapter of the Laws of 2025.
• And then to Chapter of the Laws of 2025.
• And that's the administrative code of the City of New York.
• And that's to the local tax law. By Senator Liu.
• Miller, Senator Mayer, Chapter 12, Krueger.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Rules convened for its first 2026 meeting and considered a long list of Senate and Assembly bills, mostly moving them from committee to the floor. The transcript reflects routine motions, seconds, and voice votes on measures spanning election law, public authorities, public health, real property, insurance, labor, environmental conservation, general business, local tax, domestic relations, state finance, and New York City administrative code provisions, along with several chapter amendments and bills from 2025. No substantive debate or testimony is recorded in the excerpt; the discussion is largely procedural, with bill numbers and sponsors announced as they were reported out. Most items were approved without objection and reported to the floor, including Senate Print 324 and numerous bills such as 568, 1035, 1036, 1085, 8604, 8646, 8754, 8761, 8762, 8764, 8768, 8772, 8774, 8778, 8783, 8800, 8822, 8823, 8824, 8825, 8827, 8831, 8832, 8834, and 8835, as well as several Assembly bills. The chair noted that all bills would go to the floor, with seven to be taken up and returned to session shortly. The meeting then adjourned.

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• described at all in Chapter 120.
• Fair enough: the term sunset is not in Chapter 120.
• That is not the nature of this particular rule chapter.
• That is not the nature of this particular rule chapter.
• As you're aware, cigars aren't taxed by the division. They're just subject to normal sales tax.

Summary: The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee reviewed several agency rules and objections under Chapter 120. First, the committee revisited prior objections to Agency for Health Care Administration rules containing sunset provisions. AHCA’s general counsel said the agency amended 26 of the objected rules but declined to amend five others, arguing sunset provisions are lawful, are not themselves rules, and were consistent with a 2019 gubernatorial directive. Committee members questioned that position, especially for licensing and certificate-of-need rules, and urged the agency to consider legislative changes; no formal action was taken on that item during the discussion. The committee then considered an objection to Department of Management Services Rule 60G-1.001 defining the Governor’s Mansion grounds. Committee staff argued the rule is vague and improperly refers to future land acquisitions without updating the rule since 1998. DMS defended the rule as a general definition tied to publicly recorded property and a master lease, but said it would not object if the Legislature chose to codify the definition in statute. After discussion, the committee voted to file the objection. Members also received informational updates from the Department of Environmental Protection on the Solaris state lands inventory system, and from the Florida Gaming Control Commission on its response to the Tampa Bay Downs unadopted-rule litigation, in which the commission said it has stopped relying on the prior tax interpretation and will not promulgate a rule on that issue. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation said it would remove an unsupported cigar wholesale dealer permit reference, repeal an obsolete excise-tax deduction rule, and amend penalty guidelines and an affirmation in its alcohol, beverage, and tobacco rules. Finally, the Division of Administrative Hearings’ interim director discussed case-processing times, possible changes to ALJ status, and whether the Florida Rules of Evidence should apply in administrative proceedings, emphasizing the need to weigh costs, independence, and impacts on pro se litigants. The chair noted this was likely the committee’s final meeting of the year.

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• Um, so there are several different chapters to this code section.
• do in several of the chapters throughout... several of the chapters throughout the code, which is a
• Chapter four updates and simplifies the process. Does chapter four start...?
• I don't have the chapters tabbed in. What do you say chapter four does...?
• We are codifying that particularly in the business code here so that it's in this code.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The statute governing the administrative enforcement is found in Chapter 32 of the Human Resources Code
• is in chapter 36 of the Human Resources Code.
• 1367 of the Insurance Code.
• I'm limited to only capturing costs for true depreciation, mortgage interest, property tax. tax with
• It wouldn't be one code wrong.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all