Video & Transcript Research : 'appraiser'
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DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Housing & Land Use Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026
Housing & Land Use
Transcript Highlights:
- amend Section 137 of Title 17 of the code to increase the requirement for a qualified independent appraisal
- To increase the requirement for a qualified independent appraisal from $10,000 to $25,000 in order to
- The appraisal and associated costs in many cases can be anywhere between $5,000 and $10,000 and can take
- removes the enumerated list of covered practices, including references to lending, underwriting, appraisal
Summary:
The Senate Land Use Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it did not approve minutes or take formal votes. The committee first heard House Bill 457, which would raise the appraisal threshold for certain DELDOT real property dispositions from $10,000 to $25,000 to match federal highway standards and reduce the time and cost of selling small surplus properties. There was little discussion and no public comment on that bill, and the chair indicated it would be circulated.
The committee then took up House Bill 451, which would codify a disparate impact framework under Delaware’s Fair Housing Act. The bill was described as clarifying that housing policies or practices can violate the law even without discriminatory intent if they have an unjustified discriminatory effect on a protected class, using a burden-shifting test similar to federal law. The sponsor and DHSA said the measure was intended to preserve fair housing protections amid uncertainty at the federal level, and an additional amendment was discussed that would delay implementation for 180 days and require DHSR, with DSA and stakeholders, to conduct outreach, education, and training.
Public testimony was divided. Supporters, including Housing Alliance Delaware, YWCA Delaware, and the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission, said the bill would protect against discriminatory outcomes, align state law with longstanding fair housing principles, and preserve recourse if federal enforcement changes. Opponents and housing-provider groups, including the Delaware Association of Realtors, Greater Wilmington Housing Providers, and the Delaware Apartment Association, argued the bill could create liability for neutral policies, rely on statistical outcomes landlords cannot easily measure, and increase litigation and costs; several asked for more time, a right-to-cure process, or further amendments. The committee adjourned without taking a formal vote.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 4343 establishes a rate for appointed property appraisers.
- Right now, court-appointed appraisers receive roughly $150 on average.
- Private appraisals received between $550 and $650.
- We're trying to get the court-appointed appraisers to a more sustainable rate. Yielded questions.
Bills:
HB1322, HB2015, HB2933, HB2941, HB2959, HB2977, HB2981, HB3040, HB3055, HB3062, HB3087, HB3115, HB3134, HB3244, HB3297, HB3298, HB3299, HB3304, HB3319, HB3321, HB3322, HB3323, HB3345, HB3407, HB3471, HB3497, HB3500, HB3505, HB3544, HB3581, HB3648, HB3755, HB3764, HB3765, HB3767, HB3906, HB3974, HB3982, HB4104, HB4105, HB4106, HB4107, HB4108, HB4126, HB4130, HB4139, HB4144, HB4170, HB4202, HB4226, HB4227, HB4236, HB4260, HB4343
Keywords:
domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, landlord, tenant rights, rental agreement, housing safety, tenant protections, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2025-03-24
Transcript Highlights:
- File 1532 is a bill that only increases the state's reimbursement ability for the purpose of an appraisal
- A look at a Redfin article says that a typical home appraisal can range between $200 to $600 and up to
- So if the purpose of this underlying bill is to fully reimburse an individual property owner's appraisal
- if a quick look at a Redfin article that was published in February of 2025, which states that an appraisal
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/20/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, if a new single-family home costs $275,000 to build, it is going to appraise for $200,000
- For example, if a new single-family home costs $275,000 to build, it is going to appraise for $200,000
- For example, if a new single-family home costs $275,000 to build, it is going to appraise for $200,000
- For example, if a new single-family home costs $275,000 to build, it is going to appraise for $200,000
- Of the home, which will be based on a postrehabilitation appraisal of the property.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/04/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- which made the public that appraisal which made the public that same<01:59:41.440>
information. - <02:04:28.719>
Under <02:04:29.040>the support of their appraisal. - Under the support of their appraisal.
- to support their appraised value at trial. trial. trial.
- to hire um appraisers. to hire um appraisers.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine housing roadblocks, focusing on paving a new way to address affordability. Mar 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Another area ripe for technology and data-based improvements are appraisals.
- By increasing the adoption of virtual appraisals and appraisal waivers, modern data and analytics can
- No disrespect to anybody but, you know, revamping our appraisal process or title insurance or a talking
- the things that we have now available to us, we have incredible data and analytics tools in the appraisal
- and reduce costs of appraisals.
Keywords:
affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I guess the, the file bill talked about appraisal, and as I think the committee knows, that's sort of
- It wouldn't actually be the insurer, it would be their appraiser at that point.
- I just want to say that was based on a TDI study, I believe, of claims that actually went to appraisal
- It's actually for those that end up in appraisal, which is a small fraction. That's all I have.
- to a different auto appraiser, like an independent company.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- There were several bills filed on appraisal.
- Um, most homeowner and auto policy forms include appraisal.
- So during the interim, TDI did a data call to collect information on appraisal.
- Under the, allowing the policyholder to have their own appraisal, have their own appraisal and dispute
- And unfortunately, That's, uh, that's the industry of public appraisers, right?
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 16, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- In the ad valorem tax base, the bill requires that the property appraisers provide a value adjustment
- When these apartment owners apply for their exemption with the property appraisers, the appraisers aren't
- The appraisers aren't required to ask for proof of household income either.
- In one county, we heard the property appraiser did ask for this information.
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on April 16, 2025, with one agenda item: PCB WMC-2502, the committee’s tax package. Chair Duggan presented the bill as a broad tax measure covering sales tax, tourist development taxes, ad valorem/VAB procedures, affordable housing property tax changes, tangible personal property, special assessments, fuel taxes, communication services taxes, corporate income tax updates, pari-mutuel/card room taxes, local incentives, and a redistribution of horse industry trust fund money. He also noted emergency rulemaking authority for the Department of Revenue and estimated a recurring state impact of $34.6 million in FY 2025-26.
Members questioned several provisions, including the aviation fuel tax repeal, the delay of the natural gas fuel tax, the extension of the local communication services tax freeze, the charitable trust corporate income tax clarification, the reduction in card room taxes, and the affordable housing changes tied to the Live Local Act. Public testimony included support from airlines, UPS, child care management, and others, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association opposed the lifeguard/TDT change, the Florida Association of Counties and Florida League of Cities opposed the missing-middle exemption changes, and local government representatives raised concerns about revenue impacts and the loss of local opt-out authority. The committee also adopted Amendment 1 by Representative Rizzo, which limits certain special assessments on RV parks when based on square footage.
During debate, members split on some provisions but generally supported the package, with comments focused on aviation competitiveness, preschool assessment relief, lifeguard funding, affordable housing, and the horse industry funding shift. Representative Duggan closed by emphasizing that the bill was only the beginning of the process and would continue through conference and floor consideration. The committee then voted 16-1 to report PCB WMC-2502 favorably, with Representative Alvarez voting no.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Other statutory differences include a prescribed appraisal process for settling claims disputes, defined
- examples, we've spent a lot of time objecting to changes that would have eliminated the right to appraisal
- This year we have 21 is to protect the right to appraisal.
- , right, you know, and, and, you know, what, what the insurance company thinks, you know, in the appraise
- Um, so those, those exposure numbers, is that the actual appraised values of those properties that you
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- value or the monetary multipliers in statute, the DNR would also need to update estimates of appraised
- <00:41:22.960>
value <00:41:23.359>or by percentages of appraised value or by percentages - either the percentages of of appraised either the percentages of of appraised value<00:42:23.520
- <00:42:29.599>
value <00:42:29.920>or update estimates of appraised value or update - estimates of appraised value or market<00:42:30.560>
value <00:42:31.119>from <00:42:31.359
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That district is the appraisal district, also utilizing the portals that we have.
- amendment does, Senator, is that at any time if a taxpayer has communicated their desire... ...to the appraisal
- If they've ever told the appraisal district that they want information, if they signed on to the portal—which
- We've got the appraisal district that has opted in data.
Bills:
SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Dealers cannot appraise customer trade-ins, mark vehicles for sale or sold, or advertise vehicle price
- Dealers cannot appraise customer trade-ins, mark vehicles for sale or sold, or advertise vehicle price
- Dealers cannot appraise customer trade-ins, mark vehicles for sale or sold, or advertise vehicle price
- Dealers cannot appraise customer trade-ins, mark vehicles for sale or sold, or advertise vehicle price
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary (7-1-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- And we're actually actually actually getting<00:41:02.280>
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an <00:41:03.280>identified <00:41:03.960>site getting appraisals - on an identified site getting appraisals on an identified site that<00:41:04.840>
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of <00:42:08.640>a ongoing with appraisals of a ongoing with appraisals of a an<00:42 - >> We have the appraisals by the end of July.
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary received an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on implementation of House Bill 504, the judicial branch budget, and court facility projects. AOC leaders said they do not anticipate problems balancing the outgoing biennium or fiscal year 2026, and explained that the budget changes were driven by the need to reduce costs while preserving required constitutional, court-rule, and statutory services. They also said the new filing fee increases authorized by HB 504 took effect that day and are expected to generate up to $5 million, while the reorganization is projected to save about $3 million in general fund dollars.
The bulk of the presentation focused on a major reorganization of the Office of Statewide Programs, which includes specialty courts, family and juvenile services, and pretrial services. AOC said the plan eliminates 170 positions and creates 109 new ones, mainly by reducing middle-management layers, expanding regional service delivery, and cross-training staff. Officials said 110 employees had already been offered or accepted placements, 24 had chosen voluntary separation, and the final number of employees leaving remains fluid until the process concludes around August 1. They emphasized that specialty court programs were not eliminated, but state-funded treatment court contracts and behavioral health liaison positions were removed, with treatment costs shifted to Medicaid or participants where appropriate.
Members asked about the process, staffing impacts, specialty court participation, juvenile services, and how AOC will monitor the changes. AOC said the reorganization was developed by leadership, HR, and legal staff under direction of the Chief Justice and approved by the Supreme Court, and that it is intended to improve efficiency and frontline support rather than reduce services. They said specialty court participant levels are being watched closely, that CDW services will continue to use outside providers for programming, and that the agency will keep judges and stakeholders informed as the new structure goes into effect. No votes were taken, and the committee did not approve minutes because a quorum was not present.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HWN-EIG, HWN, HWN-HOU, HOU DEFER Public Hearings 02-04-2025
Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- or home buyer, clarify the amount paid to the property owner to be a negotiated amount up to the appraised
- or home buyer, clarify the amount paid to the property owner to be a negotiated amount up to the appraised
- or home buyer, clarify the amount paid to the property owner to be a negotiated amount up to the appraised
- or home buyer, clarify the amount paid to the property owner to be a negotiated amount up to the appraised
- or home buyer, clarify the amount paid to the property owner to be a negotiated amount up to the appraised
Summary:
The joint hearing focused primarily on Senate Bill 1409, which would cap county user fees charged to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands supported the measure, arguing it would reduce monthly housing-related costs for lower-income beneficiaries and help make homesteading more affordable. Several testifiers, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and some individuals, also submitted comments or support. County and city water and sewer agencies, including the County of Kauai Department of Water, the City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, and the City and County Department of Environmental Services, strongly opposed the bill, saying it would shift substantial costs to other ratepayers, create lost revenue, and could force fee increases for everyone else. They also raised concerns about the bill’s cap structure and potential misuse, while noting their systems are funded by user fees rather than taxes.
During committee discussion, Honolulu Board of Water Supply officials estimated about 4,500 DHHL customers on Oʻahu and projected lost revenue of roughly $30 million to $36 million over five years, with larger cumulative impacts over time; they said any waiver would be absorbed by other customers. The County of Hawaiʻi representative estimated nearly 2,000 DHHL customers on the Big Island and about $2.4 million in annual lost revenue. DHHL responded that it is pursuing revenue-generating projects on unused lands, but members questioned whether the department should do more to generate its own revenue and suggested looking at other affordability mechanisms, including market rent on commercial properties or a similar cap on other beneficiary fees. After hearing the testimony and discussion, the committee chair announced the recommendation to defer SB 1409 indefinitely, and the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs agreed with that decision.
The hearing then moved to Senate Bill 1408, a housekeeping measure. DHHL testified in support, saying the bill was part of an effort to lower housing costs through a modular manufacturing approach. DHHL described plans to use an unused hangar at Kalaeloa for a potential modular housing manufacturing plant, including discussions with the University of Hawaiʻi and a Denver-based company, and said it was also exploring a pilot project with Habitat for Humanity on Maui. No vote or final action on SB 1408 was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- many other states coming to look at this, our behavior assessment units that really use an initial appraisal
- and a continued appraisal model to see what would the structure of program intervention be.
- when you enter incarceration in that very stressful time, as you're going through these initial appraisals
- They have an ongoing appraisal at least three times a week with that collaborative team discussing their
- We've also introduced historical violence risk appraisal for individuals who are struggling, who are
Summary:
The commission met with a new member from Prisoners’ Legal Services and approved the July 11 minutes. The main presentation came from Department of Correction Commissioner Sean Jenkins and Deputy Commissioner Mitzie Peterson, who gave an overview of DOC facilities, population trends, and the department’s broad mission, including sentenced prisoners, pretrial detainees, civil commitments, Bridgewater State Hospital, and the Section 35 program. They noted the custody population has fallen from about 10,000 in 2016 to roughly 6,000–6,600, while the share serving first- or second-degree sentences has increased. They also reviewed the department’s facility footprint, including Souza-Baranowski, MCI Norfolk, MCI Framingham, Bridgewater, and the planned transfer of the Section 35 program to Health and Human Services by the end of 2026.
A large portion of the discussion focused on programming, education, health care, and reentry. DOC described tablet access for all incarcerated people, free phone calls, email, and more than 330,000 hours of educational, vocational, and reentry use. They highlighted partnerships with colleges and universities such as Tufts, Boston College, Emerson, and others, along with HiSET completion, vocational training, and programs like The Last Mile and Persevere. Health care spending was discussed in detail, including a total annual health-related contract cost of about $300 million, with separate contracts for prison health care, Bridgewater State Hospital, MassAQC, and MAT services. DOC said it has nearly eradicated Hep C and MRSA and now offers all three FDA-approved MAT medications, including long-acting injectables when clinically indicated.
Commissioners also asked about specialized programming, language and disability access on tablets, and how programming is distributed across facilities. DOC explained that nothing is mandatory, but program participation is encouraged and can affect parole consideration. Staff described assessments using COMPAS, criminal thinking interventions, trauma-related treatment, and specialized units for emerging adults, mental health, and substance use. The department said programming costs were about $101 million in fiscal year 2025, or roughly 12% of the operating budget, excluding health care. Members praised the elimination of restrictive housing and the rollout of body-worn cameras, while DOC said the cameras required new policy and union negotiations but are now used for training, accountability, and de-escalation. The meeting ended with a plan for DOC to return in September with more detailed information on SAUs, programming statistics, and facility structure, and the commission voted to adjourn.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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and <00: - We are again an appraisal company, not a production company yet.
- I point that out because that's when we'll go from being an appraisal company to a company that has the
- >
company <00:31:53.080>not <00:31:53.200>a <00:31:53.399>production appraisal - company to a company that an appraisal company to a company that has<00:32:16.840>
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 18th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- regarding notice for certain property tax-related information to be provided by the taxing units and appraisal
- HB number 155 by Bella Montgomery relates to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised
- No. 155 by Bella Montgomery relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Contract Review Committee Jul 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- These are appraisal ... except for the one of three notch on page 14, but yes, they're all for appraisers
- 12 through 15 here in mass.<00:28:59.840>
These <00:29:00.159>are <00:29:00.320>appraisal - These are appraisal mass.
- These are appraisal >> except<00:29:01.679>
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (2-5-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- if you need a business evaluation, if you need commercial real estate, if you need a real estate appraisal
- Um, a real estate appraisal, I think, in Northern Kentucky is probably at least 30 to 45 days out.
- ,<00:20:35.440>
those <00:20:35.600>all um, a real estate appraisal, those all um, - a real estate appraisal, those all take<00:20:36.080>
time. - Um, a real estate appraisal, take time.
Keywords:
00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call
01:13 - Discussion of 26RS HB 109
26:47 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 109
32:30 - Discussion of 26RS HB 190
36:15 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 190
37:30 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The House Families and Children Committee met in the 2026 regular session and heard House Bill 109, which would amend Kentucky divorce law to waive the current 60-day waiting period for couples with minor children when the parties have already completed mediation or collaborative family law and are ready to finalize their decree. The bill sponsor, Representative Deetsz, argued the measure would reward families who have already done the work to resolve custody, parenting time, and property issues outside of court, and said it would not affect traditional litigation cases. She also explained that delays can be especially burdensome when retirement-account division requires a QDRO after the decree. Committee members discussed how long collaborative cases typically take, with the sponsor estimating about six months on average and longer in complex cases, and noted that some judges already require parenting classes or allow reconciliation conferences in certain circuits.
David Walls of the Family Foundation testified in opposition, saying the bill would make divorce easier for parents with children and move Kentucky in the wrong direction. He argued waiting periods can encourage reconciliation, protect marriage commitments, and reduce harms to children and public costs associated with family fragmentation. He urged lawmakers to preserve or even lengthen the waiting period rather than eliminate it, and framed the issue as protecting children and strengthening marriage.
During questions, Representative Bojanowski strongly objected to Mr. Walls’ characterization of divorce, saying her own divorce was necessary for her children’s well-being and that the bill simply shortens the process after mediation. Representative Elliott asked about typical timelines in collaborative cases and noted that some courts require parental education. Representative Moser asked whether counseling is required; the sponsor said it is not, though reconciliation conferences may be requested at a judge’s discretion. The transcript ends after discussion of the bill and before any recorded vote or final committee action.