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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/21/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Calendar 216, Senate Print 2436, Senator Krueger, an act to amend the Administrative Code of the
- Why not people that have been paying their tax bills, trying to raise a family, and trying to make their
- How is that advancing this effort by not making them public officers and not having to follow our code
- For years, insurance companies have used factors like education, employment status, and ZIP code as a
- And when they call my office, we ask them their ZIP code to be sure they are calling the right office
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approval of the prior day’s journal, and several motions to restore previously passed bills to the third-reading calendar. Senate Print 2436A, an amendment to the Administrative Code of New York City, and Senate Print 7160, an amendment to the Elder Law, were both reconsidered and restored to the calendar by roll call. Amendments were also received on Senate Print 9960, which retained its place on the third-reading calendar. The chamber then paused to honor Madeline Wilson on her 100th birthday and Marilyn D. Mosley through previously adopted resolutions, with family members and guests recognized on the floor. The Senate also welcomed Columbia Kicks Cancer, a student-run East Greenbush fundraising team that raised more than $239,000 for blood cancer research and care.
The Finance Committee reported Senate Print 9005C, a budget bill amending Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1996, directly to third reading, and the Senate accepted the report and the message of necessity. The bill was then taken up on the controversial calendar, leading to extended debate on Part LL, which focused on limits on state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including 287(g) agreements, informal cooperation, masking rules for law enforcement, sensitive locations such as polling places, and the creation of an Office of Immigration Trust within the Attorney General’s office. Supporters argued the bill would keep state and municipal employees focused on their own duties, protect constitutional rights, and prevent New York resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement; they also said it would not bar all cooperation or prevent local police from responding to crime. Opponents argued it would hinder public safety, restrict law enforcement cooperation, and interfere with local discretion, while some raised concerns about constitutional issues and the practical effects on sheriffs, county jails, and police agencies.
The debate also included a separate provision creating a civil cause of action for constitutional-rights violations by federal, state, or local officials, which supporters described as an accountability measure. Members further discussed the masking section, with supporters saying it applied broadly to officials and was intended to withstand constitutional scrutiny, while opponents cited a recent Ninth Circuit ruling striking down a similar California law. The Office of Immigration Trust and its complaint/referral process were also examined, including the role of the Governor and the State Education Department in reviewing alleged violations. No final vote on the controversial calendar bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a district bill that simply strikes a provision of the Revin Tax Code that apportions property
- tax between the city of Rancho Mirage and Riverside.
- federal tax-exempt status under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
- exemption in Section 23701d of the Revenue Taxation Code.
- Unfortunately, recent federal legislation has targeted the federal tax-exempt status of non-profits.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/08/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Um he has a Code Co-ops and Munis.
- NEC for consideration in their next code NEC for consideration in their next code review.<00:48:
- We do of our property tax base.
- soften the loss of tax base. soften the loss of tax base.
- city of North Mankato's property tax city of North Mankato's property tax base<01:08:50.640>
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:57:26.760>
assessor and the Oktibbeha County tax assessor and the Oktibbeha County tax - already an existing crime in the code. already an existing crime in the code. >> Mhm.
- placement of that new crime in the code placement of that new crime in the code and<02:22:12.400
- , or into the code rather. neglect.
- <02:44:42.680>
that whole different set of the code that whole different set of the code that
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Reginald Anderson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The journal and committee reports were dispensed with by voice vote. Early in the meeting, senators also introduced guests, including Dr. Adrian Gilliam Pierre as doctor of the day and several school groups and community visitors in the galleries.
A major portion of the session was devoted to recognizing student athletes and coaches through commendation resolutions. The Senate honored the Northside High School Gators boys basketball team for winning its first Class 2A state championship, the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Class 4A title, East Rankin Academy teams for multiple championships, Simpson County Academy’s boys cross country team and Lily Overby, Brookhaven Academy’s fast-pitch softball team, and several other schools and programs. The chamber also recognized Mississippi artist Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp) for his music contributions, and later introduced the Meridian High School Choir, Brookhaven Academy fifth graders, and David Hoke, who has delivered Bibles to all 50 state legislatures.
The Senate then took up nominations and approved three by advise-and-consent: Kent Gerard Nico to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Marcus Jones Martin to the State Tax Appeals Board, and Keith Allen Williams Jr. to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. After that, Senator Kirby moved to suspend the rules and take up a large block of commending resolutions, which the Senate agreed to consider together. The block included numerous resolutions honoring schools, athletes, educators, and community figures, and the Senate agreed to proceed to final passage by roll call with no objection noted.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- traffic code. traffic code.
- that have changed in our traffic code that have changed in our traffic code and<00:30:43.080>
- In<00:46:33.360>
Hawaii, <00:46:33.680>tax <00:46:34.040>credits In Hawaii, tax - tax accounting.
- I rise in support. >> Please proceed. crafting the tax proposals and the the crafting the tax proposals
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary & Secondary Education & Workforce Development (1-20-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I think what some people don't understand when you try to explain them is that as the local tax
- Those tax calculations impact every citizen in the state.
- The hard thing is that when you get code from somebody, right, it's not like they started building a
- So we're hopeful that we can use because some of the systems or some of the code structures that they
- uh structures that they were the code uh structures that they were using<00:15:51.519>
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Summary:
The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met without a quorum at first, so it did not approve minutes and instead heard agency capital requests. The Education and Labor Cabinet presented a $6.2 million reauthorization for renovation of the Charles W. McDow Center for the Blind in Louisville, which serves blind and visually impaired individuals through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The project would update mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Members asked about the number of students served and the facility’s location; the cabinet said it would follow up on the enrollment figure and explained that prior funding had been redirected to expanded services for people with disabilities and employment needs.
The Kentucky Department of Education then presented its request to replace the SEEK system, the state’s primary school funding formula and calculation platform. Officials said the current in-house system dates to about 2008 and is increasingly difficult to maintain, especially as legislative changes require complex recalculations. They explained that a prior vendor contract was terminated after change orders and cost overruns made the project unworkable; the original contract was about $2.8 million, and the proposed change order would have more than doubled that amount. KDE said it is seeking additional funding while also trying to recover the prior vendor’s work product so it can potentially reuse parts of the code and proceed in modules if necessary.
Members questioned the cost, the statewide role of SEEK, and whether state staff familiar with the system would be involved in any new procurement. KDE officials said they had already assigned internal staff and a project manager to the earlier RFP process and would do so again. They also noted that SEEK calculations, tax calculations, and attendance data all feed into the system, making it critical for accurate and timely district payments and data requests. The meeting ended with no votes taken, and the chair announced the next meeting would be held the following Tuesday, the 27th, at 10:00 a.m. in the same room.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members, House Bill 2598 relates to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code
- currently, Texas... ...licensed over 4,000 school psychologists, and ensuring that the legislative code
- So, one of the ways we can look at this is that so many times we provide tax incentives and benefits
- Immunity covering open enrollment charter schools authorized under Subchapter D of the Education Code
- Subchapter G is the newest category of charter schools added to the code, thanks to Senator Betancourt
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Agriculture Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IT WILL BE FULL OF A QR CODE.
- THE INABILITY TO USE THE QR CODES BECAUSE IT'S ALREADY THERE FOR YOU BUT YOU CAN REACH OUT TO ME FOR
- FOLLOWING THE QR CODE WE TAKE YOU TO THE REPORT THAT YOU CAN READ AT YOUR LEISURE BUT I JUST PUT UP A
- ANOTHER SLIDE HAS INTERESTING INFORMATION. 8.5 MILLION IN TAXES.
- WE HAVE SJR 318 AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION BY SENATOR TRUENOW.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (02/20/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- 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.
- Okay, so give them references to the statutes and the federal code.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- HP2300 we adopt the federal food code HP2300 we adopt the federal food code and<00:23:17.919>
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But and meals tax? Uh, I don't know. But and meals tax? Uh, I don't know. - container that can be sold without tax. container that can be sold without tax.
- Erica mentioned um the FDA food code. Erica mentioned um the FDA food code.
- That didn't clear the codes.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Jul 14th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, two years ago, we passed the... that took 11 years in the making to do a personal income tax
- Of $5,000 for different professions that weren't brought into the rural health care practitioner tax
- Because it looks like within another year or two, computer coding is going to be done by AI, and yet
- We've been receiving taxes for a property that wasn't even ours for probably... four or five decades,
- First of all, in terms of the museum, can you assure me that it will be ADA accessible and up to code
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- tax in some cases.
- For every hundred dollars spent into state and local taxes, $16.80 comes from immigrants.
- So without our tax passage, we would not be open.
- So without our tax passage, we would not be open.
- Did you code everything?
Bills:
HR267, HCR105, HCR107, HCR110, HCR113, HCR114, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB237, SB333, SB433, SB483, SCR37
Keywords:
diabetes, amputation, amputations, diabetic foot ulcer, peripheral artery disease, PAD, wound care, podiatry, vascular disease, endocrinology, limb salvage, health policy, public health, healthcare costs, insurance coverage, Louisiana Department of Health, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, patient education, screening
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 2, February 10, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:06:32.480>
exemption Bill 109, property tax exemption Bill 109, property tax exemption - point, you've tripled your property tax. point, you've tripled your property tax.
- It's not a tax. Wyoming. It is a fee. It's not a tax.
- Internal Revenue Code that gives nonprofit organizations federal income tax-exempt status here in Wyoming
- federal income tax stat exempt status. federal income tax stat exempt status. here<03:49:26.880>
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The statute provides that we make recommendations for legislation deemed necessary to improve the Code
- The Office of Election Crimes and Security is continuing to pursue violations of the Election Code.
- The Office of Election Crimes and Security is continuing to pursue violations of the Election Code.
- We provide files where we find probable cause for violations of the election code.
- So in the future, potentially there will be some modernization that would allow both the tax collector
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from the Florida Commission on Ethics on several proposed legislative changes. The commission asked for changes to the Whistleblower Act to better cover ethics complaints, a public records exemption for commissioners’ and staff members’ sensitive personal information, an expanded gift-disclosure family definition to include foster relationships, and a first-time waiver of fines for late financial disclosure filers. Staff also requested technical fixes, including treating a timely postmarked appeal as filed on time, clarifying Form 6 filing requirements for appointees to elected seats, extending ethics-training requirements to municipal appointees filling unexpired terms, and clarifying where Form 10 gift disclosures are filed. Commission staff reported high electronic filing compliance rates, the rollout of automated fines, and an average of 92 days for completed preliminary investigations in 2025. They also updated the committee on two federal court challenges involving the in-office lobbying ban and the Form 6 requirement for elected municipal officers.
The committee then heard from Secretary of State Cord Byrd, who outlined preparations for the 2026 election cycle and several policy proposals. He discussed work with new supervisors of elections, ongoing election-crimes enforcement, cooperation with federal agencies on citizenship verification, and data-sharing agreements with other states. Byrd also proposed a statewide pre-certification audit system with grants for smaller counties, a more streamlined process for checking voter citizenship status after registration, and a modernization fix for voter records affected by randomized driver’s license numbers. Members asked about special elections, election-crimes investigations, returning-citizen voting determinations, chain-of-custody procedures, and interstate data-sharing agreements. Byrd said special election timing is controlled by the governor, the elections-crimes office investigates but does not arrest, returning-citizen applications are resolved within 90 days, and he is confident in current chain-of-custody practices.
The committee also considered gubernatorial nominations. By unanimous vote, members approved a block of nominees, then separately took up Joshua Kellum’s nomination to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The committee heard sworn public testimony from Robin Blevins, who urged rejection of Kellum’s appointment and criticized his background and past involvement in FWC-related advocacy. After brief discussion, the committee voted unanimously to approve Kellum’s nomination as well.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- code.
- code.
- As this is consistency in our tax code.
- and create further inconsistencies in the tax code, which our committee always tries to avoid.
- and exempt from the sales and use tax and exempt from the sales and use tax. tax. tax.
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters.
Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations.
The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team.
On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/27/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of the sweetheart deal they got in HR-1 and because New York's tax code has something called rolling
- conformity, which means that our tax provisions automatically Conform to the federal tax code unless
- But I think a fair assumption would be that we're now matching the State income tax code to the federal
- BUT I THINK A FAIR ASSUMPTION WOULD BE THAT WE'RE NOW MATCHING THE STATE INCOMES TAX CODE TO THE FEDERAL
- THEIR STATUS FOR ANY VALID REASON, MEANING THEY HAVE VIOLATED ONE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TAX CODE,
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions.
The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading.
The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We pay our taxes.
- Ninety-one percent didn't charge sales and use tax, let alone cannabis excise tax, and 95% of them contained
- codes for tourism taxes like the TOT.
- codes for tourism taxes like the TOT.
- I think tax collection is a part of it, and if getting the address is a part of that tax collection,
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 41 by Senator Wiener, which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers by increasing transparency, banning patient steering and spread pricing, and requiring full pass-through of rebates. Supporters, including independent pharmacists and health advocates, said PBM practices are driving up drug costs and closing neighborhood pharmacies. Opponents from PBM and health plan groups argued the bill overlaps with recently enacted licensing and reporting requirements, would not lower consumer prices, and may be preempted by ERISA. Members discussed confidentiality issues, consumer savings, and the relationship between SB 41 and the new budget trailer bill; the author asked for an aye vote.
The committee then took up SB 378, also by Senator Wiener, aimed at online marketplaces that advertise illegal intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Supporters from labor, public health, and the licensed cannabis industry said online sales are undermining regulated businesses and exposing children to unsafe products. Opponents from tech and hemp industry groups warned the bill is overbroad, could sweep in general-purpose platforms and lawful hemp wellness products, and raises Dormant Commerce Clause and First Amendment concerns. The author said he would narrow the bill, remove industrial hemp references, and address strict liability and standing issues; members largely focused on how to target illegal products without capturing lawful marketplaces.
SB 243 by Senator Padilla addressed AI companion chatbots, with supporters including Common Sense Media and transparency advocates warning that these systems can be addictive, manipulative, and dangerous for minors and vulnerable users, citing studies and the death of a Florida teenager. The bill would require disclosures, anti-addiction design limits, self-harm protocols, audits, reporting, and a private right of action. Tech and business groups opposed the measure as overly broad and said its definitions could sweep in general-purpose AI tools; several members supported the goal but questioned the breadth of the definitions and the private right of action.
Finally, SB 522 by Senator Wahab would extend just-cause eviction protections to rental units that were previously covered by the Tenant Protection Act but were destroyed in disasters and later rebuilt. Supporters, including Los Angeles city officials and tenant advocates, said the bill would help keep displaced renters housed after wildfires and other disasters. Apartment and realtor groups opposed it, arguing it would remove a key exemption needed to finance rebuilding and could discourage post-disaster reconstruction. Members expressed support for tenant protections in disaster areas, and the author asked for an aye vote.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Mar 20th, 2025
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I'm here to present House Bill 295, which clarifies a portion of the property tax code to align with
- code for RITA-owned projects.
- More importantly, Tax and Rev has confirmed that because the property tax code makes property taxes the
- So, Those are all tax dollars that come in.
- We can do tax rebates. People pay tax, we can give them give them their money back.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- under the income tax component of contributions and advances to cover the tax liabilities owed by the
- You can easily imagine how that 24% tax can add significant cost to projects.
- This tax effectively adds an extra $1 million on top of the projected cost.
- It does not require Public Utilities Code Section 851.
- .is because of taxes.
NH