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• I grew up in an environment that did not truly value education.
• value... ...studies, use, and effect on the distribution of state financial aid for students, and to
• develop recommendations on alternative methods for verifying valuations of complex properties.
• The Property Value Study, or PBS, has been a focus of concern for some time, going back to at least the
• Appraisal districts outsource complex property appraisals to four or five professional appraisal firms

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The contractor manages our website and digital communications, and the current contract value is $3.5
• Current contract value is $2.8 million.
• We think that there are certain things by us owning all the property.
• Certainly, we won't pay taxes on that property, which will help.
• We won't have a note on the property, which will certainly help. And we have staff, existing staff.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee received the May fiscal status statement from the Office of Planning and Budget, which reflected the updated Revenue Estimating Conference forecast. The revised forecast reduced the FY26 general fund excess available from $292.6 million to $179.7 million and lowered projected revenues across the five-year baseline, including a drop in FY27 available funds and larger out-year imbalances. The statement was approved without objection. Members then considered several Facility Planning and Control items and approved them without objection: a $3 million LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans project to build out space in the Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation; a $343,600 increase for HVAC upgrades at the Louisiana War Veterans Home warehouse in Jackson; and a $700,000 increase for Southern University’s A.A. Lenoir Law Center addition. The committee also received, for information only, five change orders over $50,000 but under $250,000. The committee approved contract extensions and funding actions for several agencies. Louisiana Economic Development received approval for one-year extensions and increases for marketing contracts with Zender Communications and Graham Group. The Department of Education’s contract amendment for the Louisiana Gator ESA program with Odyssey was reported favorably after questions about the procurement process and how the contract amount relates to student enrollment. The Sabine River Authority’s $9.5 million operating budget increase and its 2026–2027 budget were approved favorably, with members discussing the planned takeover of Cypress Bend Resort operations. The Department of Health’s HERO Fund round of 15 grant awards, totaling about $4.6 million and projected to create 541 new health care credentials, was also approved favorably. Finally, the Water Sector Commission’s recommendations were adopted, including an additional $619,850 for St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 and $1.5 million in emergency subfund assistance for the city of Tallulah, conditioned on a limited fiscal administration order. The committee also reviewed a cooperative agreement between the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and its facilities corporation related to Act 35 projects, and then adjourned.

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• Let their contributions be appreciated and valued.
• They have done property tax rolls. And, you know, talk is cheap.
• They have done a property tax rollback. I think the last three years, is that correct?
• This bill requires local governments to allow property owners to voluntarily create accessory dwelling
• Under this bill, the property owner retains his homestead exemption for that portion of the property

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several ceremonial introductions recognizing St. Johns County Day, Florida Space Day, Florida State Parks Day, Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters, and AMI Kids Day at the Capitol. The chamber then received and adopted a committee report on executive appointments, with debate focused on the confirmation of Tina Vidal-Douart. Senator Smith opposed her confirmation, citing concerns about contracts tied to the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility and the Hope Florida Foundation; Senator Pizzo spoke in support, describing her assistance during COVID testing and vaccination efforts. The report was adopted by a vote of 37 yeas, 0 nays. On the special order calendar, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 48 on housing, which requires local governments to allow voluntary accessory dwelling units, limits certain local restrictions, preserves homestead treatment for the primary residence portion, and extends density bonus incentives for military families. The bill passed 38 yeas, 0 nays. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 578, creating a statewide Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, diagnosis, brain health, and outreach to older and higher-risk Floridians. That bill also passed 38 yeas, 0 nays. Chair Hooper gave a budget update, saying appropriations work was progressing and that budget rollout would be delayed until next Thursday, February 12, with full appropriations hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 18. The Senate then waived rules to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. Additional announcements highlighted Manatee County Days, New College of Florida Day, and Florida Keys Day. The Senate adjourned until noon on Wednesday, February 11, or upon the call of the President.

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• WHILE FLORIDA PROPERTY VALUE SETS SURGE RECENTLY IT'S A COST FOR TAXPAYERS SQUEEZED BY INCREASING LOCAL
• GOVERNMENT PROPERTY TAXES.
• WRITE A CHECK FOR THEM GOVERNMENT EVERY YEAR JUST FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING ON YOUR OWN PRIVATE PROPERTY
• IS THE PROPERTY YOURS OR ARE YOU JUST RENTING IT FROM THE GOVERNMENT?
• MY ADVICE IS TO STAY TRUE TO THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA VALUES THAT YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE BY AND DON'T CATCH

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• While Florida property values have surged recently, it's a cost for taxpayers squeezed by increasing
• local government property taxes.
• write a check for the government every year just for the privilege of living on your own private property
• Is the property yours or are you just renting it from the government?
• My advice is to stay true to the Northwest Florida values that you live your life by and don't catch

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• It becomes a property right issue right across the street on highway 304.
• It's just a very outdated and antiquated process of posting this property. is missing property, essentially
• We have transformed a drug and crime-ridden property. property into an economic benefit for the area.
• They can make an appointment when they're ready to go tour the property.
• They just want to see the property this bill would allow consumers to view property without having to

Bills: HB679, HB1764, HB1788, HB2186, HB2204, HB2418, HB2885, HB2983, HB2996, HB3250, HB3352, HB3756, HB3816, HB3913, HB3928, HB4077

Keywords: environment, regulation, land use, public health, community development, alcohol, Sunday sales, local option election, Texas, business hours, alcohol sales, liquor, off-premise consumption, alcoholic beverages, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, licensing, accountancy, state regulation, continuing education

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• rights. ...reducing red tape, encouraging private investment, and protecting property rights to areas
• First, this bill restores freedom to property owners.
• Land near public transit stops has tremendous inherent value, and that value should be maximized, meaning
• That's how property rights are respected.
• In the event there is damage done to the property, that money would be up to $2,000.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 1342, a transit-oriented development bill intended to expand housing near fixed transit corridors. The sponsor said the measure builds on the Live Local Act by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging private investment around transit investments. An amendment was adopted that narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and exempted certain sensitive areas including military installations and environmentally sensitive lands. Supporters argued the bill would increase housing supply and maximize the return on state transit spending, while local government groups and other opponents warned it would preempt local zoning, impose uniform density rules, and create infrastructure, evacuation, and public input concerns. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1334, an elections bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship in certain voter registration and verification processes, update candidate qualification rules, require U.S. citizen markers on driver licenses and ID cards, and clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method. Two technical amendments were adopted. The sponsor said the bill would streamline verification by allowing agencies to rely on Real ID and DHSMV records, reduce duplicate documentation, and improve communication between state systems. Senators questioned the fiscal impact, data-sharing procedures, storage of sensitive documents, effects on students, disabled voters, and people without driver licenses or Real IDs. A large number of public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled people, low-income residents, naturalized citizens, and people with name changes, while a smaller number supported it as an election integrity measure. The bill was ultimately not finished in the portion of the transcript provided, but the committee continued taking testimony and questions. Later, the committee took up CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. A strike-all amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version and authorize FDOT to fund vertiports and charging systems as part of public-private partnerships, including up to 80% of the non-federal share when federal funds are available and up to 100% if FDOT elects to do so. The sponsor framed the bill as helping Florida lead in advanced air mobility, and the measure was reported favorably with support from industry and local government representatives. Finally, the committee heard SB 174, which would designate a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and direct FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The sponsor said the designation was tied to Turning Point USA activity at FIU and civic engagement. Several senators objected in debate, arguing Kirk was divisive and that the state should reserve road memorials for figures more broadly deserving of honor; others defended the designation as symbolic and non-regulatory. The transcript ends during the sponsor’s closing remarks, before a final vote is shown.

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• Senate Bill 3742A by Senator Tare, an act to amend the Real Property Tax Law in relation to information
• And certainly property owners will also have a seat at the table.
• This bill is not about... ...the value and efficacy of freezes.
• About tax breaks for landlords in New York and property owners only in New York.
• offer real property tax abatement to individuals who are volunteer firefighters, for example.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development met on March 31, 2026, with a quorum present and noted that the Legislature was in budget negotiations and approaching a scheduled break. The committee took up several housing-related bills, with most being reported to Finance after discussion. The first bill, S.3742A, would require information to be provided in new and renewal leases for certain housing accommodations, and it was reported without opposition. S.4659B, the Rental Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, generated the longest debate; supporters said it would give local governments outside New York City a more flexible way to determine a housing emergency and opt into rent stabilization, while opponents argued it lacked a clear vacancy-rate standard, could discourage development, and would benefit higher-income tenants. The bill was ultimately reported, with some negative votes and one or more votes without recommendation. The committee then discussed S.8168, which would create a deconstruction and salvage framework for building materials, including local options, technical assistance, grants, and related code updates. Supporters said it could reduce landfill use, lower disposal costs, and encourage reuse markets, while opponents questioned costs, market demand, and whether the program would raise housing and demolition expenses. The bill was reported, again with some negative or without-recommendation votes. S.8595, dealing with how certain valuations and amounts due are calculated in foreclosure actions, was also reported. S.8672, the Employer-Assisted Housing Matching Grant Act, would provide a state match for employer housing assistance for certain nonprofit human services employers; members raised concerns about scope, possible double-dipping, and whether the program should be expanded to other workers, but the bill was reported with some negative and without-recommendation votes. The final bill, S.94A, made a minor amendment to the Housing Access Voucher Pilot Program regarding priority applicants and unit inspections, and it was reported as well. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly emphasized that several proposals were optional for local governments or employers rather than mandates, and many of the exchanges focused on affordability, housing supply, local control, and the fiscal effects of the bills. No floor votes were taken; the committee’s actions were limited to reporting the bills to Finance, with some reported favorably and others reported with negative or without-recommendation votes.

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• Sherco represents the coal plant, represents 65% of the city of Becker's property tax.
• Currently, right next to that business park, uh Amazon and Microsoft have secured property for this.
• <00:03:46.320> It city of Becker's property tax. It city of Becker's property tax.
• property is being used for. property is being used for.
• We also value our natural resources, 300 acres of parkland, the Mississippi and Elk Rivers.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It also authorizes augmentations to backfill property tax revenue lost in 2024-25 and 2025-26 by cities
• This bill also adds a provision to allow the State Controller to use existing funding from the Property
• and property owners.
• and property owners.
• Nearly all of the library district's revenues come from the property tax and from a parcel tax.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on SB 100/AB 100, the early action budget bills, with a focus on Medi-Cal funding, wildfire recovery, and several smaller budget adjustments. The Department of Finance explained that the bill would add $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion federal funds for Medi-Cal, along with other items including wildfire-related local assistance for Los Angeles County, property tax backfills for fire-damaged local agencies, Cal OES wildfire monitoring authority, nonprofit security grants, the Property Tax Postponement Fund, FARMER and Clean Cars for All funding, foster family home insurance claims, Proposition 98 technical assistance for LA wildfire-impacted schools, teacher credentialing authority, and Proposition 4 climate bond appropriations for wildfire and forest resilience projects. Much of the member discussion centered on rising Medi-Cal costs, the recent $3.4 billion cash-flow loan, and whether the new appropriation would cover payments through June. Finance said the new funds were for program costs and cash flow, not repayment of the loan, and that no additional loan authority remained. Members also debated the causes of higher Medi-Cal spending, including expanded eligibility, higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, and federal policy changes. The LAO noted that forecasting errors are not unusual but that current revisions are somewhat higher than typical, though not unprecedented. Several members emphasized that Medi-Cal supports access to care and hospital stability, while others raised concerns about sustainability and future federal cuts. Public commenters largely supported the bill, especially the Medi-Cal funding and wildfire-related provisions. Health and labor advocates argued that the program is functioning as intended by covering more low-income Californians and preventing uncompensated care. Representatives of special districts and the Altadena Library District supported the property tax backfill provisions tied to the Eaton fire. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting that the committee would adjourn for floor session and that the Assembly would vote on one of the early action bills later that morning.

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• The Governor's Mansion Commission follows in determining whether a property that has been acquired by
• and Properties have been acquired in the last 30 or 40 years and where are they being inventoried?
• There is one master lease for the property. It was executed in 1975.
• Solaris provides a comprehensive inventory of all state-owned real property.
• We value the committee's input.

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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• The City of Arden Hills has 30% of its property values in tax-exempt property, so this represents basically
• The City of Arden Hills has 30% of its property values in tax-exempt property, so this represents basically
• of the property is tax exempt.
• Rivier is a property tax-poor community.
• <01:21:51.440> tax increased tax base lower property tax increased tax base lower property

Bills: HF220, HF230, HF240, HF241, HF295, HF429, HF490, HF505, HF574, HF576, HF581, HF865, HF918, HF1085, HF1449, HF1452, HF1454, HF602

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

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• <00:07:00.800> of talk to their staff about the value of talk to their staff about the value
• Additionally, why 30% of the value as the cash out?
• So, this, I knew it'd have some form of value. I didn't realize it'd be five times.
• <00:31:35.000> It<00:31:35.480> just property. Uh I get all of that.
• It just property. Uh I get all of that.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee opened with roll call, recognized homeschool families and Military Kids Day guests, and then took up two bills sponsored by Senator Matt Nunn. Senate Bill 124 would let local school districts create an optional sick-leave cash-out program for teachers, with payouts at current salary rates, a 15-day minimum remaining balance, and a cap discussed in the testimony. Supporters, including Scott County Superintendent Billy Parker, said the measure is intended to reduce substitute shortages, give teachers more flexibility, and avoid adding state pension liability; committee members also noted a related provision allowing use of sick days for religious holidays not on the school calendar. The committee adopted a sub on Senate Bill 124 and then passed the bill unanimously after a motion, second, and roll call vote. During discussion, members emphasized the compounding value of the cash-out option for teachers and the potential benefit to families, while Senator Higdon and others praised the bill as a win-win for districts and staff. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 101, also by Senator Nunn, and adopted a committee substitute by voice vote. Nunn said the sub removed a provision that would have allowed county attorneys to charge some 14- and 15-year-olds as adults. As amended, the bill requires local boards to adopt a policy imposing at least a 12-month expulsion for students in grades 6-12 who assault, batter, or abuse school personnel without provocation, with an exception for disability-related conduct under an IEP, and requires immediate reporting of intentional assaults or attempted assaults on school employees to law enforcement, with penalties for noncompliance. Nunn and a teacher who submitted a written statement described the bill as a response to repeated assaults on educators and the fear and injuries that can drive teachers from the profession. Members began questioning the bill, with Senator Carroll asking about alternative school options for expelled students; discussion was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final vote on Senate Bill 101 was shown in the provided text.

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• We try to adapt around what we have on the property and around shows to make us profitable, but also
• So have you been involved in actually with cities around the state in converting properties utilizing
• The spaceport is bringing value. It's bringing jobs.
• I don't see the value of the hangar as the only value of Spaceport America. I see the airspace.
• But OK, so why were you assessing the value of that building to consider Rent?

Keywords: 996, all

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• What we say in Oregon... and this is all about value-added jobs.
• China steals our intellectual property, and they don't recognize a rules-based internet.
• To our large economy allied countries or the United States, they need to abide by our values.
• They're stealing our intellectual property, our ideas, and making it cheaper.
• We took the aggregate value of those goods and services in other states.

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• <04:40:21.520> taxes see health care costs, property taxes see health care costs, property
• renter is paying property indirectly any renter is paying property tax. tax. tax.
• constituent lives as soaring property constituent lives as soaring property taxes.<05:23:01.200>
• <05:23:04.560> It property tax savings measure. It property tax savings measure.
• raise property taxes or to cut services. raise property taxes or to cut services.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And I value that so much. So thank you for being here today. Thank you, Representative.
• It was a core value for Stephen. But I stand mostly just to rise in memory of my friend.
• It was a core value for Stephen. But I stand mostly just to rise in memory of my friend.
• Roybal learned early the value of community, hard work, and perseverance.
• Speaker, the value of that fund is just a few dollars shy... Mr.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM18, HM21, HB10, HB11, HB12, HB13, HB14, HB31, HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• And then if you look to the owner of the property, you can look into that situation.
• I'm just saying, as you peer into that, pierce into that, property...
• You had to take your... property and casualty insurance.
• As part of your reallocation process, I'm assuming you would go pull a property tax record.
• And nothing banned in this bill has any sort of... of nutritional value.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Because right now, it's just reported as property theft.
• And that does, of course, take away from the overall value of your production.
• And that does, of course, take away from the overall value of your production.
• Across the value chain. I'm here with a simple message: hydrogen is still here.
• But hydrogen itself has other interesting properties, being a CO2-free fuel.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Naming a landmark is a way of telling our children who we value.
• We need life to be a critical and valued component of this life.
• To be a critical and valued component of this life.
• of deer on the property.
• On the other hand, HOAs tell property owners what to do all the time.

Keywords: 1182, all