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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (2-18-26)
Banking & Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- Kentucky Association of Appraisers and past president of the National Association of Appraisers.
- Appraisers. Appraisers.
- that was considered himself and called himself an appraiser was a licensed certified appraiser.
- </c> they are a Kentucky appraiser today. they are a Kentucky appraiser today.
- ><c> appraisers,</c> damage appraisers, damage appraisers, and<00:32:28.960><c> they</c><00:32:29.240
Committee:
House Banking & Insurance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And with the transition in, uh, as, uh, according to the Texas A&M, uh, latest report.
- The land trends report, there's now 7 million acres in wildlife.
- Other issues related with appraisal districts do not assess rollback taxes on a timely basis.
- for the appraisal district data.
- Um, I think this is a win-win for appraisal districts, taxing entities, the Comptroller's office.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
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
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 22, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: Please show House Bill 4033 has been reported favorably.
- or the tax appraiser can come out and reassess it.
- The property appraisers are very talented guys.
- It's literally called computer assisted mass appraisal.
- of appraisal petitions every year.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House environment, natural resources committee considers HF1425 3/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The DNR hired a professional appraiser outside the agency who does this for a living to appraise these
- value when we got the appraisals.
- We're doing yet another appraisal.
- The appraiser in his report says, 'I don't know how to value this as wilderness.'
- It's either valuable for wilderness... report says I don't know how to Value report says I don't know
Summary:
The committee took up HF 1425, which would prohibit the sale of state-owned school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the federal government and instead require a land trade. Representative Skraba argued the federal wilderness law requires an exchange, not a sale, and said the state should trade Boundary Waters school trust lands for federal lands elsewhere, citing potential benefits for logging, mining, and school trust revenue. He said the current proposed sale price was too low and moved to lay the bill over for possible inclusion in a future bill. Later, he withdrew a DE1 amendment and instead moved to re-refer the bill to the Education Finance Committee, but that motion failed.
Testimony was largely opposed to the bill. Aaron Vandal of the Office of School Trust Lands said the exchange option was no longer viable, that the lands have produced no revenue for education for decades, and that selling them is the trust’s last opportunity to generate returns for schoolchildren. Bob Meyer of the DNR supported Vandal’s position and said the agency could not negotiate mineral rights in the way suggested. Aon Clems of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and Amanda Hefner of Save the Boundary Waters both opposed HF 1425, though they emphasized different reasons: Clems argued a sale best fulfills the state’s fiduciary duty to maximize long-term returns for education, while Hefner said a sale would harm public education funding, align with the trust’s original purpose, and help consolidate federal ownership in the wilderness.
Members then questioned the valuation and the practical differences between a sale and an exchange. Representative Jacob challenged the low per-acre price and asked about the federal government’s set-aside amount, while Representative Fischer asked how the appraisal was determined. DNR lands and minerals director Joe Henderson explained the valuation came from an independent appraiser, was based on the wilderness restrictions and lack of development potential, and was from a 2020 appraisal that is now being updated. Representative Schultz supported the sale approach and said the state should not transfer the land at such a low price. The committee did not advance the bill to the Education Finance Committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But when the appraisal—we're having a hard time with the appraisal, you know.
- But when the appraisal—we're having a hard time with the appraisal, you know.
- The appraiser in his report says, "I don't know how to value this as wilderness.
- The appraiser in his report says, "I don't know how to value this as wilderness.
- The appraiser in his report says, "I don't know how to value this as wilderness.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know the property appraisers can talk about this.
- I'm the Alachua County Property Appraiser.
- We have the annual comprehensive financial report...
- We have the annual comprehensive financial report, the popular report, the public utilities annual report
- They provide the monthly reports to the county.
Summary:
The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee met to review how county budgets are developed and how constitutional officers fit into that process. Davin Suggs of the Florida Association of Counties gave an overview of county budgeting, explaining the statutory framework, the role of property taxes and TRIM notices, the fiscal-year timeline, fund balances and reserves, and the Department of Revenue’s oversight. He emphasized that county budgets include the board’s budget plus the budgets of constitutional officers, and that relationships and communication are critical to resolving budget issues.
A panel of constitutional officers then described their offices’ budget processes and responsibilities: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed law enforcement budgeting and the importance of negotiated agreements with county commissions; Alachua County Property Appraiser Aisha Solomon explained the June 1 budget deadline, valuation methods, and the appeal process for property assessments; Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller Angelina Coleniso outlined the clerk’s court and finance duties, the county-side budget process, and the clerk’s personal liability under section 129.09 for unlawful expenditures; Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Early described the cyclical nature of election costs, staffing, equipment, and the impact of turnout and election law changes; and Columbia County Tax Collector Kyle Keene explained that tax collectors’ budgets are reviewed by the Department of Revenue, with fee offices funding themselves through service charges and budget offices relying on county support.
Members asked about personal liability for unlawful spending, conflicts between clerks and county commissions, property valuation and storm damage adjustments, reserve levels, and whether tax collectors can retain excess fees. Responses noted that clerks must refuse illegal expenditures, property appraisers use market-based assessments with VAB and court review available, counties should maintain healthy fund balances for cash flow and emergencies, and tax collectors generally must zero out year-end balances and distribute excess revenues to taxing authorities. The committee took no votes and adjourned after thanking the panelists for their testimony.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Ways and Means Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no objection, the bill is reported favorably.
- But does that mean... ...that in year, say if we have a five-year appraisal, year one after the appraisal
- The appraised value is still 300.
- Appraisal from the assessor.
- So the majority of homes would probably be getting a special appraisal below actual appraised value or
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on March 26 and first reported favorably HB 287, which renews the Louisiana Tax Commission’s authority to levy certain fees used to fund its operations. The author and Tax Commission representatives said the fee supports the commission’s appeals and assessment work and is not a new charge. The committee then adopted a technical amendment and reported HB 553 favorably as amended; that bill expands the Assessor Certification Program Committee from 5 to 11 members and adjusts education and recertification requirements for assessors.
The committee then took up HB 412, a constitutional amendment on property assessment and reappraisal. After an amendment in concept was adopted to remove the bill’s proposed 30-year homestead exemption, members questioned the remaining provisions, which would tie annual assessment growth to CPI and move the reassessment cycle from four years to five. The author, assessors, and local government representatives debated whether the proposal would create predictable tax growth or instead leave many properties assessed below market value and shift burdens to businesses and local services. The author ultimately voluntarily deferred HB 412 and its companion HB 340 for further work.
Members next heard HB 514 and HB 961, both senior-property-tax measures, but both were voluntarily deferred after brief discussion and technical amendments. HB 514 would have created an optional additional homestead exemption for certain homeowners age 65 and older, phased in over time and tied to income and a surviving-spouse provision; HB 961 would have extended related eligibility to certain trusts. The committee also deferred HB 515, 543, and 540 to future meetings.
Finally, the committee favorably reported HB 521 and HB 570, both dealing with millage and reassessment rules. Supporters, including local government and industry groups, argued the bills would give taxing authorities more flexibility to avoid being forced to levy the maximum millage simply to preserve future authority. Assessors and local officials explained current reassessment and roll-forward rules, while the author said the bills would reduce pressure to overtax residents and businesses. HB 521 was reported favorably, and HB 570 was reported favorably as amended after adoption of a six-part amendment set, mostly technical changes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Middleton moves that Senate Bill 393 be reported to the Senate with a recommendation that it
- Paxson, Senator West, there being 4 ayes and 0 nays, the committee substitute Senate Bill 393 is reported
- Senator Paxton moves that Senate Bill 2406 be reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that
- Senator Nichols moves that Senate Bill 2407 be reported to the full Senate with a recommendation to do
- And contact and contacted the appraisal district, these erroneous penalties could be resolved.
Bills:
SB 1079 , SB 1243 , SB 1504 , SB 1579 , SB 1708 , SB 1844 , SB 1851 , SB 1879 , SB 1921 , SB 1951 , SB 2237 , SB 2238 , SB 2406 , SB 2407
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- <c> required</c><00:43:18.200><c> under</c> copy um this report is required under copy um this report
- </c> One private-sector property appraisal appraiser, excuse me, and two public appraiser members.
- can report that new value to us.
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Committee:
Senate Taxes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the subcommittee on property tax appraisals.
- HB 4209 by Luther relating to report of child abuse or neglect made by an employee or school district
- Relating to the system of appraising property for adverarium tax and school finance purposes front of
- the subcommittee on Property tax appraisals, HB 4218 by Capriglione relating to the maintenance and
- HB 4244 by Reynolds relating to required reporting of online posting of certain information by solid
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And the most common is appraisal caps. Colleagues, let's do appraisal caps.
- Appraisal caps only shift burden. They do not...
- They feel a reduction in their appraised value, and we're seeing it."
- The appraisal caps. There are two knobs to this: it's the tax rate and it's the appraisal.
- Increased rates or by the appraisal caps going up.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Finance and Tax Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And Dana Blickley with the Brevard County Property Appraiser.
- And by your vote, C.S. for SJR-1510 is reported favorably.
- And by your vote, CS for SB 1512 is reported favorably.
- I represent the Property Appraisers Association of Florida.
- Passing combined reporting could bring in up to $2.4 billion every year.
Summary:
The Finance and Tax Committee considered several tax-related measures. SB 674, allowing county property appraisers to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses with Department of Revenue approval, was supported by property appraisers and reported favorably. C.S. for SJR 318, as amended, would create a tangible personal property exemption for agricultural land used in agricultural production or agritourism; the amendment clarified the property’s location and allowed the Legislature to define conditions, and the resolution was reported favorably with support from Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber.
The committee also advanced C.S. for SB 1664, as amended, which requires locally approved discretionary taxes to be reauthorized by voters when they expire and sets rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds. Local government and tourism-related groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, beach funding, transportation surtaxes, and long-term planning, while supporters argued voters should periodically reaffirm taxes; the bill was reported favorably. C.S. for SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, were both amended to sharply narrow a proposed long-term lease property tax exemption to one qualifying property and to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominiums; counties and cities opposed the measures as tax shifts, but both were reported favorably.
The committee then took up SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions for certain clothing and bullion, multiple tax holidays, a temporary motor vehicle fee reduction, a property tax study, corporate and insurance tax credit changes, a communications services tax freeze, and other tax provisions, with staff estimating $2.1 billion in total revenue reduction. Testimony included support for studying property taxes and strong opposition to the firearm and ammunition tax holiday from students and advocacy groups, who argued it was unsafe and inappropriate; others urged adding combined reporting or removing tourist development tax changes. After debate, the committee reported the package favorably and also approved a motion to submit it as a committee bill. The meeting ended after Senator Bernard recorded an affirmative vote on tab 5 and the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 3474 by Lambert, relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance
- HB 3502 by King, relating to annual statistical reporting on the fixing of title insurance premium rates
- of property, referred to the Subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals.
- of property referred to the subcommittee on Property tax appraisals.
- 3549 by Ward Johnson relating to requiring a school district or open enrollment charter school to report
Summary:
The House met briefly to read a large number of first-reading bills, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions and refer them to the appropriate committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including public health, education, criminal justice, taxation, transportation, water and natural resources, elections, housing, veterans issues, local government, and constitutional amendments. Several bills focused on school policy, health care regulation, property tax and sales tax changes, criminal penalties, and local or state agency authority.
Among the notable items were proposals on name and sex changes on birth records, college admissions inquiries into criminal history, foster care contractor liability, school nutrition and assessment policy, election procedures, homestead and franchise tax exemptions, public retirement system reporting, and numerous transportation and infrastructure measures. The House also received resolutions designating local honors and observances, including Brownsville as the bicycling capital of the Rio Grande Valley, Port Aransas as the fishing capital of Texas, and Selena Quintanilla Perez Day. Some measures proposed constitutional amendments on legislative procedure, homestead taxation, and election-law enforcement authority.
No debate or testimony occurred in this segment; the action was limited to first reading and referral. The session also referred several resolutions to the Local and Consent Calendars. At the end of the proceedings, the House adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. Tuesday.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- by in-house appraisers.
- by in-house appraisers.
- Then it moves forward to appraisal.
- Is the appraisal done by private appraising companies?
- Is the appraisal done by private appraising companies?
Bills:
HB2150 , HB2262 , HB2267 , HB2268 , HB2351 , HB2425 , HB2426 , HB2427 , HB2755 , HB2781 , HB2913 , HB2943 , HB2956 , HB2975 , HB2985 , HB4009
Committee:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Keywords:
state land department, mineral lease, renewals, indexed royalties, land use planning, auditor general, five-year plans, geospatial data, Arizona Geological Survey, resource analysis, geographic information systems, wildlife protection, public nuisance, renewable energy, wind farm, solar farm, residential property, public health, local regulations, state land
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 9 by Meijer relating to an exemption from ad valorem tax for compensation of a portion of the appraised
- for appraisal district authorizing a fee.
- Return to the committee on subcommittee on property tax appraisals HB 193.
- Refer to the committee on subcommittee on property tax appraisals HB 204 by total annual salary from
- to the Committee on some Committee on property tax appraisals.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'll report back to you. >> Yes.
- So I'll report back to I have not yet. So I'll report back to you. you. you.
- </c><00:46:28.240><c> are</c> appraisals when the appraisers are appraisals when the appraisers are trying
- Appraiser Advisory Board, Real Estate Appraiser Advisory Board, which<00:47:24.079><c> is</c><00:47:
- . appraisers. appraisers.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
bulk fuel, nonoxygenated gasoline, environment, exemption criteria, transportation, HF2236, Minnesota commerce, obsolete language, statutory cleanup, retail installment contract, consumer credit, vehicle financing, auto loans, retail buyer, retail seller, delinquency charge, collection fee, attorney fees, assignment notice, payment receipt
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Feb 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- BY MARCH 1 A TAXPAYER WILL RECEIVE, THE TAX PAYER FILE APPLICATION WITH THE PROPERTY APPRAISER.
- HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY APPRAISER PROCESSES THE REFUND APPLICATION THE TAX COLLECTOR RECEIVES IT AND
- HERE I PROVIDED YOU WITH A SUMMARY OF ALL THE REFUNDS REPORTED BY THE TAX COLLECTORS.
- I KNOW OF A COUPLE OF CASES WHERE PROPERTY APPRAISER TOLD ME HE WAS DIALING FOR DOLLARS.
- Bernard: SO REALLY, IT IS THE PROPERTY APPRAISERS PROBABLY ROLE TO PROMOTE IT A LITTLE BIT?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- LeSue, reporting for duty. Quorum. Present.
- that in the... mechanically how that would how that would work is the does the appraiser segment it
- to board security infrastructure and then somehow reporting that as.
- I'm sure that the local appraisal district level, so it'd be up to the chief appraisers.
- Report it favorably to the full House.
Bills:
HB195 , HB247 , HB255 , HJR2 , HJR4 , HJR6 , HJR31 , HJR34 , HB195 , HB247 , HB255 , HJR6 , HJR31 , HJR34
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- We're hoping for a favorable report from the committee. This bill is very straightforward.
- Nearly half the cases of domestic violence are never reported.
- If they can't come to an agreement, or the insurance appraiser or the body shop appraiser do something
- And I make the distinction between collision repair appraisers and collision insurance appraisers, even
- though we both have... ...collision repair appraisers and collision insurance appraisers, even though
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure heard testimony on a wide range of bills involving consumer protection, auto regulation, alcohol licenses, and professional licensure. A major focus was legislation to require a one-hour domestic violence awareness training for salon and cosmetology licensees (H.323/S.200), supported by District Attorney Marion Ryan, law enforcement, and a salon industry witness who described the program’s value in identifying and helping victims. The committee also heard strong support from the Attorney General’s office for auto consumer protection legislation (S.228/H.379) that would expand used-car warranty protections, extend the Lemon Law return period to seven days after receipt of the vehicle, raise the mileage cap to 200,000 miles, and increase dealer surety bonds to $50,000. Independent dealers opposed those changes, arguing they would burden small businesses and that dealer education, not expanded liability, was the better solution.
The committee also took testimony on bills related to vehicle financial products and repair information. A trade association supported GAP waiver legislation (H.4188/S.281), saying it would create clear consumer protections and standard disclosures. On right-to-repair and heavy-duty vehicle service information (S.266), engine and truck manufacturers supported an exemption for commercial vehicles, while others argued that releasing service data to the general public could create safety, cybersecurity, and emissions risks. The committee then heard extensive testimony on auto dealer franchise and warranty reimbursement legislation (S.201/H.406), with dealer groups supporting changes to warranty labor reimbursement and manufacturer groups opposing them as costly and unnecessary. Manufacturers from GM, Volvo, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, and others said their current time-study and appeals processes already compensate dealers fairly and that the bill would raise costs for consumers.
In addition, the committee heard testimony on H.333, which would move auto damage appraiser licensing from the Division of Insurance to the Division of Occupational Licensure. Collision repair advocates supported the change, saying the current board structure leads to repeated dismissals of complaints and lacks accountability, while emphasizing that the bill is intended to protect consumers and ensure proper repair reimbursement. The hearing also included testimony in support of a local alcohol license petition for Westwood and a separate local alcohol measure for a town grant license. At the end of the hearing, the chairs announced that all docketed bills had been heard, noted that a joint poll would be held on H.4184, and the committee voted to adjourn by voice vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Turner Pursuit reporting for duty. Quorum is present.
- It's called the Summary of finances report.
- Um, I guess it would fall to the appraisal, the chief appraiser to determine.
- Reporting that as, as exempt from taxation.
- So it'd be up to the chief appraisers and we're here to provide guidelines. Got it.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
HB 195, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Schedule IV, controlled substances, mifepristone, misoprostol, carisoprodol, Health and Safety Code, drug scheduling, pharmacy regulation, prescription drugs, reproductive health, abortion medication, medication abortion, women's health, prescribing, dispensing, law enforcement, drug control, education reform