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• Morehead it um the exemption goes over Morehead it um the exemption goes over two<00:07:21.120> years
• <00:26:31.279> for provides a sales Tech exemption for provides a sales Tech exemption for
• <00:26:39.159> but Public Safety facilities exempt but Public Safety facilities exempt but
• <00:50:59.400> in a construction sales tax exemption in a construction sales tax exemption
• <01:49:42.040> is drawn to the sales tax exemptions is drawn to the sales tax exemptions is

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• asset limits uh and and or exemption asset limits uh and and or exemption amounts?
• The elderly exemption, unlike the disabled exemption and death exemption, and this is by DRRA.
• It is a mandated exemption. Every community has to have an elderly exemption.
• /c><01:13:30.960> exemption exemption unlike the disabled exemption exemption unlike the disabled
• exemption, go pick a number. Okay. exemption, go pick a number. Okay.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um a qualifying exemption, right?
• Are we covered by that in order to allow those exemptions, or do we have to write in an exemption that
• Are we covered by that in order to allow those exemptions, or do we have to write in an exemption that
• . exemption. exemption.
• Are we covered by that in order to allow those exemptions, or do we have to write in an exemption that

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There's a bill that amends an existing records exemption and meetings exemption and adds a new section
• So this just adds this one to the existing exemptions.
• There are two other bills that add new records exemptions.
• We had three bills that amend existing meetings exemptions.
• It's another bill that would amend an existing records exemption and meetings exemption to make other

Keywords: Freedom of Information Advisory Council, 976, house, all

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• So the exemption is very specific, so it’s not exempting all information in the application.
• The exemption is narrowly tailored.
• These records are all exempt when the Office of Insurance Regulation holds them, but the exemption is
• So these exemptions mirror each other between the two departments. This was...
• Exemptions mirror each other between the two departments.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 480 before taking up four bills. SB 282, relating to home service warranty association finance requirements, was explained as aligning Florida’s home warranty solvency rules with the framework already adopted for motor vehicle extended warranties. Two amendments were adopted: one correcting a cross-reference tied to the $100 million net worth option and another making a technical title change. A representative of the Florida Service Agreement Association waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered two proposed committee bills preserving public records exemptions. SB 7008 would continue the exemption for certain records held by the Office of Financial Regulation related to financial technology sandbox applications, with staff explaining the exemption is narrow and intended to protect proprietary information. SPB 7010 would continue the exemption for sensitive records held by the Department of Financial Services when acting as receiver for an insolvent insurer, including policyholder personal information, claim data, and trade secrets; staff said the exemption mirrors existing protections and allows consumers to request their own information. Both measures were moved as committee bills and reported favorably. Finally, SB 592 revising the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program was heard. The bill narrows eligibility to certain condominiums, changes owner approval from unanimous consent to 75%, and clarifies eligible roof mitigation techniques. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring the grant work to match the initial inspection report and comply with inspection requirements, and another limiting grants to work that results in a mitigation discount. Testimony was supportive, including from home inspectors and AARP Florida, and senators praised the program’s benefits for hardening homes and lowering insurance costs. SB 592 was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned.

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• <01:11:02.400> for eliminates the existing exemption for eliminates the existing exemption
• <01:25:24.000> are<01:25:24.159> removed the exemptions are removed the exemptions
• That includes avocational exemptions, that includes religious exemptions because those are exemptions
• Uh these<01:27:58.320> exemptions, these exemptions, these exemptions, for<01:28:00.639> instance
• content basis regulation or exemption. content basis regulation or exemption.

Bills: HF4362, HF4252, HF4440

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry

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• We're interest if not exempt.
• So you can be an exempt employee exempt from civil service but included in the bargaining unit. >> And
• There's a difference between exemption There's a difference between exemption and<00:20:23.280><
• So you can be an exempt employee<00:20:44.960> exempt<00:20:45.360> from<00:20:45.520><
• This exempts uh certain Bill 2593.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs considered three bills. SB 2141 would reclassify certain Department of Law Enforcement leadership and employees as Class A members for retirement purposes and adjust retirement benefit calculations. DLE supported the bill, saying it would address retirement classification without enhancing benefits, while the Employees’ Retirement System said it had no formal board position but wanted key provisions preserved. The Deputy Attorney General raised a potential title/subject issue and warned the bill could be vulnerable to challenge because the reclassification, contribution changes, and benefit calculations are in separate statutory sections. After questions about the number of affected employees and possible amendments, the committees deferred the bill. SB 2593 would exempt certain Law Enforcement Standards Board positions from civil service and collective bargaining. The board’s administrator said the positions would handle sensitive and confidential information and require specialized experience, and the board chair’s representative said the bill was important to meet certification deadlines. Opposition testimony from HGA argued exempt employees are at-will and suggested civil service protections should remain, with any staffing issues handled through reclassification or other personnel tools. Committee members questioned whether the positions could instead be civil service but excluded from bargaining, and staff explained the distinction between civil service exemption and collective bargaining exclusion. The committees ultimately recommended passing SB 2593 with amendments, including a deferred effective date of January 1, 2077, and the recommendation was adopted. SB 2824 would create a bribery-related reporting duty for public servants. Supporters, including Indivisible Hawaii, said it would establish a clear duty to report known or suspected bribery and strengthen public trust. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, saying it would criminalize an affirmative duty to report another person’s misconduct. After limited discussion, both committees voted to pass SB 2824 with amendments, including a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then adjourned.

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• I'm talking about, uh, uh, appraisal districts and, uh, exemptions.
• to receive that exemption unless you no longer qualify for it.
• I thought I, I had a homestead exemption, and now you're questioning that.
• And find out whether or not folks are still entitled to that exemption.
• As the legislature continues to raise the homestead exemption threshold and as audits of homestead exemptions

Bills: HB249

Keywords: real property, ad valorem tax, tax appraisal, property value limitation, real estate taxation, property ownership

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• AND THIS IS RATHER THAN ONLY EXEMPTING THE LAND.
• SO THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE EXEMPTION.
• ONE APARTMENT COMPLEX THEY ARE GETS A 230,000 DOLLAR TAX EXEMPTION.
• IN THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE SEVEN APARTMENT COMPLEXES REQUESTED THIS EXEMPTION.
• RENT HUNSCHOFSKY THE BUSINESS EXEMPTION IS IN THERE.

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• property exempt from taxation. property exempt from taxation.
• <00:18:25.679> of an act relating to the exemption of an act relating to the exemption of
• Kentucky relating to property exempt Kentucky relating to property exempt from<00:18:36.080>
• property exempt from taxation. property exempt from taxation.
• <00:20:47.919> of an act relating to the exemption of an act relating to the exemption of

Keywords: Video Starts 00:00 Convene 06:39 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 13:20 Introductions of New Bills and Resolutions 17:05 Adjournment 23:56, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky House convened, heard the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 95 members present, excused absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications, and approved the journal from January 7, 2026. No committee reports, second readings, or floor amendments were needed during the session. The House adopted House Citation No. 3, adjourning in loving memory and honor of Gary Bennett Shell, the father of Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell and a former member’s colleague. Members offered remarks about his illness, his impact on his community and family, and requested a moment of silence. The chamber also heard a brief announcement about the KPA Big Boy Breakfast scheduled for the next morning. A long list of new bills and resolutions was introduced, covering topics including medical debt reporting, protection of minors on digital platforms, property tax exemptions and constitutional amendments, veterans benefits, emergency management services, student loan repayment and apprenticeship tax credits, abandoned property, residency definitions for postsecondary education, animal services tax exemptions, high school graduation requirements, Ten Commandments displays in public schools, animal control officers, disabled veterans benefits, hospital police departments, involuntary commitment, school lunches, hazardous duty and line-of-duty disability benefits, reading and language arts instruction, criminal procedure, education accountability, milk transportation, citizenship requirements for elected officials, student support personnel, school psychologist licensure compact, aircraft sales tax exemptions, glucagon, theft by deception, insurance regulatory authorizations, healthcare workforce credentials, welcome centers and rest areas, flags of remembrance, wages, affordable housing, legislative ethics, barbering, veterans’ benefits protections, KEES scholarships for non-certified schools, chickens on residential property, school nutrition, hospital price transparency, mental health and substance use coverage, food donation, vehicle lights, and several memorial bridge designations and an aviation economic development task force. The House then adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2026.

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• AND SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR PROVIDES AN AD VALOREM EXEMPTION ON TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
• FOR THE EXEMPTION.
• IT PERMANENTLY EXEMPTS GOLD SILVER OF $75 OR LESS PER ITEM.
• BY WHERE COMPARISON, THE ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WAS $5000 IN 1934.
• FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND RELATED ACCESSORIES WOULD BECOME TAX EXEMPT FOR 1/3 OF THE YEAR.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, exemption of a qualifying trust.
• there was only one homestead exemption there was only one homestead exemption for<00:15:10.800><
• It no longer benefits from the exemption.
• <00:36:59.119> was exemption was exemption was $2500<00:37:01.200> per<00:37:01.520>
• And I think also speaks an exemption.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:27:27.679> is dates for the housing exemptions is dates for the housing exemptions is
• , points, which is that the exemptions, points, which is that the exemptions, the<00:27:45.840>
• They are market rate housing exemptions. exemptions. exemptions. we<00:28:02.000> will<00:28:02.240
• So, regardless of what kind of exemptions or housing these exemptions are going to allow, guess what?
• the act 181 interim housing exemptions. the act 181 interim housing exemptions.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House returned to Senate Bill 325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction and first took up Representative Charlton’s amendment to extend the interim housing exemptions in tier one areas from 2028 to 2030. Charlton argued the change would better align the exemptions with the state’s 2030 housing targets and give rural communities and smaller developers more realistic time to plan and build. Committee members opposing the amendment said the exemptions would no longer be needed once 1A and 1B areas are established, and Ways and Means reported an unfavorable straw poll. After debate, the House rejected the amendment by roll call, 66-76. During debate, members discussed whether the extension would help or hinder housing production, with supporters emphasizing rural Vermont, achievable timelines, and the need for certainty for developers, while opponents stressed that the temporary exemptions were meant to bridge the transition to the new tier system. The House also heard questions about whether any communities had actually adopted 1A or 1B status yet, and it was noted that future land use maps were not yet complete. The chamber then moved to a second amendment from Representative Dobervich, which would extend certain interim Act 250 exemptions for designated village centers and nearby areas through January 1, 2031, including projects of 50 units or fewer or mixed-income/mixed-use projects meeting specified infrastructure criteria, with municipal bodies able to opt out. Dobervich said the proposal would expand access to the interim exemptions for rural communities that lack permanent zoning or subdivision bylaws but otherwise meet the criteria, helping more towns build housing in already developed areas. Opponents argued the amendment could allow too much development in small towns without local review and questioned how many municipalities would actually qualify. The debate continued with members discussing the relationship between Act 181, the temporary exemptions, and the ongoing work to create future land use maps and tier designations.

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• And uh, we've provided some historical context for the 23725 exemption on uh get for sales to the federal
• <00:05:25.280> on<00:05:25.840> uh context for the uh 23725 exemption on uh context
• for the uh 23725 exemption on uh get<00:05:26.800> uh<00:05:26.960> for<00:05:27.759><
• We appreciate the intent to review all of these exemptions and credits periodically.
• at other exemptions that may apply<00:11:03.120> um<00:11:03.279> instead<00:11:03.600

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony and then took up House Bill 1369, which would repeal several tax credits and exemptions, including the renewable fuels production tax credit. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed: Hawaii Gas, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, and the Tax Foundation all raised concerns, with opponents arguing the renewable fuels credit has supported major local investment, cleaner fuel production, and energy resilience, while Hawaii Gas warned repeal would raise costs for customers. The Department of Taxation said it did not take a position but provided revenue estimates, saying the bill would increase revenues by about $33.8 million in FY 2026 and $121.7 million in FY 2027; DBEDT said it would follow up on broader economic impacts. The chair proposed a series of amendments that removed some repeals, added five-year sunsets to certain exemptions, narrowed or conditioned others, and tied the renewable fuels exemption to a dollar-for-dollar match for renewable fuel production certified by the state energy officer. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the motion was adopted with multiple members voting with reservations. The committee then moved through a series of other measures. HB 159, HB 244, HB 280, HB 316, HB 716, HB 1298, and HB 1295 were recommended for passage, with HB 1295 amended to change a date to 2050. HB 455 was amended to remove the Hawaii Startup Business Loan Program language and instead fund DBEDT contracting for startup financing and support, excluding businesses already eligible for the community-based economic development loan program. HB 504 was amended to add non-recurring appropriations for the Hawaii Tourism Authority, conditioned on formal commitments to purchase local products under the HRS 27-8 timeline; members discussed the cruise passenger tax and where the revenue would go, and the bill was passed with amendments. HB 606 was amended to recognize DHHL authority over mercantile projects licenses, remove some reporting requirements, and replace the appropriation with $25 million for mercantile projects and $25 million for repair and maintenance. HB 1378 was amended to allow the foundation to enter public-private partnerships, adjust appropriation language, and cap a proposed limit at $15 million, with the committee noting the changes addressed concerns raised in testimony from BNF and the attorney general. HB 974 was deferred indefinitely because the House had already passed SB 1501. Finally, HB 1007 was amended to rename the transit-oriented development infrastructure district program as the transit-oriented community improvement program, consolidate the boards into one, expand board membership, add conflict-of-interest provisions, and allow legislative designation of areas; after discussion about HCDA’s role and the stadium district, the measure was adopted with one reservation.

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• <00:43:38.280> income 3364 would exempt income 3364 would exempt income derived<00:43:40.800
• <00:47:42.480> for sales tax exemption for sales tax exemption for um<00:47:45.359> uh<
• law have provided sales tax exemptions law have provided sales tax exemptions for<00:49:37.119><
• <00:49:47.119> project<00:49:48.000> being exemption uh for a project being exemption
• property taxes on the court exempted property taxes on the court exempted properties<01:00:40.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• >> THE EXEMPTION A SPECIFIC. IT IS NOT EXEMPTING ALL INFORMATION IN THE APPLICATION.
• IT IS A NARROW EXEMPTION. THAT IS THE QUESTION. >> IT DOES. THANK YOU.
• THESE RECORDS ARE ALL EXEMPT IN THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION HOLDS IT, BUT THE EXEMPTION IS WHEN
• THESE EXEMPTIONS MIRROR EACH THESE EXEMPTIONS MIRROR EACH OTHER BETWEEN THE TWO DEPARTMENTS.
• WHAT HAPPENED IS THIS IS CREATED FIVE YEARS AGO WHEN WE FIRST CREATED AN EXEMPTION.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So the non-exempt activity would be subject to Act 250. The rest would be exempt.
• practice related to existing exemptions practice related to existing exemptions for<00:08:36.479
• So the non-exempt remains exempt.
• <01:26:22.880> This exempt from the sales tax. This exempt from the sales tax.
• the 40% exemption, effectively 3.6%. the 40% exemption, effectively 3.6%.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• <00:15:26.079> for homestead credit refund uh exemption for homestead credit refund uh exemption
• tax exemptions um the uh property tax exemptions um the uh sections<00:40:07.520> three<00:40
• Leech Lake asked for tax exemptions.
• tribal owned property would be exempt tribal owned property would be exempt from<00:49:27.800>
• Sure. their um their exclusive um tax exempt their um their exclusive um tax exempt purpose.<00:53:26.319

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• leverage one of those uh uh exemptions. leverage one of those uh uh exemptions.
• , and the exemption is enacted into law.
• not qualify for the exemption under the initiative.
• the long-term homeowner tax exemption. the long-term homeowner tax exemption.
• We took out the 25% exemption,<00:10:59.200> okay, exemption, okay, exemption, okay, >>

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The joint conference committee on House Bill 45 met to reconcile changes to the long-term homeowner property tax exemption. Members reviewed the original bill, which removed the exemption’s sunset, adjusted the signup/reporting date and procedures, clarified treatment for homeowners who sold one house and bought another, changed valuation language from assessed value to fair market value, and added a $3 million cap. The committee also discussed Senate amendments and a proposed cleanup amendment intended to prevent stacking the long-term homeowner exemption with a separate voter-approved homeowners’ property tax initiative if that initiative becomes law. Members asked about the difference between using “shall not qualify” versus a repealer, and were told the repealer was removed to avoid creating a trigger-bill issue if the initiative does not pass. Questions also focused on whether the catch title’s “limitation” language referred to the $3 million cap, and it was explained that the language could apply both to the cap and to the restriction on using both exemptions. One senator asked what Senate language was being deleted, and the response was that the committee was removing language that had gone too far, including a 25% exemption provision that was outside the scope of this bill and would be handled later in the interim. After discussion, the committee moved to concurrence. A roll call vote was taken, and all six members present voted aye. The committee announced concurrence and adjourned.

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• were encouraged to split their exemption were encouraged to split their exemption lists<00:18:57.720
• Part one not needing um any exemptions.
• of the part one and and then exemptions of the part one and and then exemptions um<00:19:15.680>
• <00:19:21.680> um but are still considered exemption um but are still considered exemption
• approval um through the uh exemption approval um through the uh exemption review<00:19:53.200>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate AEN committee heard and considered four gubernatorial nominations. GM 511 was for Harry Purdy III to the Moloka‘i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board; testimony in support came from DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Moloka‘i community members, and Purdy described his long background in Moloka‘i homestead farming and the challenges facing new farmers. GM 676 was for Denise Kuano to the same board; the committee noted support from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and it was reported that Kuano could not testify because of a family emergency. GM 771 was for James Gomes to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity; the Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council strongly supported him, citing his long agricultural experience, advocacy, and prior board service, and Gomes emphasized ag crime enforcement, land access, water, and support for farmers and ranchers. GM 772 was for Michelle Lefebvre to the Environmental Advisory Council; the Environmental Advisory Council and OPSD supported her, and Lefebvre discussed her work on the council’s exemptions committee and the need for better public understanding of the environmental review process. Members asked nominees questions about barriers for young homesteaders, ag crime enforcement, prior board service, environmental stewardship, and public engagement in environmental review. Gomes said the biggest challenges include lack of experience for new homesteaders, weak enforcement against ag crimes and drug activity on ranches, and the need for more land and resources for agriculture. Lefebvre said the environmental review process often falls short in public understanding and that comments are not a vote but part of an analytical process. After testimony, the committee reported support counts for each nomination and then voted to recommend advise and consent on all four measures. GM 511, GM 676, GM 771, and GM 772 were each adopted unanimously by the members present, with some members excused. The chair then announced the committee would move on to the next agenda item.