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• It is not tax relief. It's tax... It simply moves them. It is not tax relief. It's tax shifting.
• If this is not tax reform or tax relief, and it is a tax shift like most of us know it will be, we're
• most property taxes.
• just simply about taxes.
• just simply about taxes.

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment on property tax reform. The measure would increase the homestead exemption in stages, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses such as public safety, education, infrastructure, natural resources, debt service, employee benefits, and certain administrative costs. Supporters, led by Senator Avila, argued the proposal would provide meaningful property tax relief and push local governments to rein in spending, while opponents warned it would shift costs to fees, reduce local flexibility, and threaten funding for core services. Several amendments were offered and rejected. Senator Sharief proposed an income-based circuit breaker for property tax relief; Senator Smith offered a sunset clause; and Senator Berman proposed revising the ballot statement to better match the amended proposal and remove outdated references. Each amendment failed on recorded votes. During questioning and debate, senators pressed Avila on the ballot language, the effect on local services, whether the legislature could later restrict local spending by statute, and whether renters would benefit. Avila said the ballot language was not his and repeatedly stated he was presenting the governor’s proposal, while also saying local governments would need to prioritize budgets and that future legislatures could address implementation details. After the amendment votes, the joint resolution was read a third time and moved into final debate. Supporters said the proposal would give homeowners relief and force fiscal discipline at the local level. Opponents, including Senators Nathan, Bracey Davis, Smith, Polsky, and Errington, argued the measure was rushed, lacked a completed fiscal analysis or replacement revenue, and could harm police, fire, libraries, parks, housing, and other local services. They also criticized the ballot summary as misleading, especially regarding the staged homestead exemption increase. The transcript ends during debate, before any final vote on the joint resolution itself.

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• , their tax bill.
• So starting off, it prohibits advertising tax proposals and tax bond issues as no tax increases.
• pay the tax.
• I think the idea is to treat single-family homes like single-family homes in the tax code.
• They don't pay the tax that we already pay. They don't pay the sales tax, the property tax.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The privilege fees are the taxes that should be going to the state.
• The privilege fees are the taxes that should be going to the state.
• The privileged fees are the taxes that should be going to the state.
• mention both they don't pay taxes and then you they don't pay privilege fees so aren't they one and
• Did we collect income tax on those players, and was there a rent, or how did that all work?

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Welcome to the Taxes Committee.
• post welcome to the taxes committee uh post welcome to the taxes committee uh Senator<00:02:43.800>
• prevent tax forfeiture.
• taxes over time to prevent tax taxes over time to prevent tax forfeiture<00:31:50.880> the
• But it has to be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization under the federal income tax code

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm an excise tax policy analyst with the Tax Foundation.
• base on taxes on fuel.
• every year from this tax.
• TRIP TAX.
• tax on heavy vehicles.

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• INCLUDES CASUALTY INSURANCE FOR WHICH A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY USE THE REVENUE FROM ITS LOCAL DISTRICT TAX
• THAT MEANS A CHARTER SCHOOL:A DRESS CODE THAT SAYS A STUDENT CAN'T WEAR BRAIDS IN THEIR HAIR. >> Sen.
• OF CONDUCT, QUESTIONING IS MY COLLEAGUE, WHEN YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT, WHAT
• IS THE PROCESS THAT THE PARENT WOULD BE INVOLVED IN SRS DEVELOPMENT OR APPROVAL OF THE STUDENT CODE
• YES, I BELIEVE THE PARENTS WOULD BE INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT. >> Sen.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• that make changes to documents incorporated in a rule by reference to use misused underlining of new tax
• published as notices of correction emergency rule rules to be published in the Florida Administrative code
• So let's take up Amendment bar code 3, 8, 6, 5, or >> that amendment.
• So and would building codes still be required to be followed in connection with this?
• All state building codes. Yes. Okay. Thank you. Any other questions on the bill.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• we found that the Boxing and MMA Commission issued licenses to some applicants who did not sign a code
• Boxing and MMA Commission modified its online application to require applicants to submit a signed code
• Boxing and MMA Commission modified its online application to require applicants to submit a signed code
• we found that the Boxing and MMA Commission issued licenses to some applicants who did not sign a code
• Boxing and MMA Commission modified its online application to require applicants to submit a signed code

Keywords: 1182, all

Bills: HB1800, HB2095, HB1158, HB1518, HB1752, SCR23, SCR24, SCR25, SCR26, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SCR30, SCR31, SCR32, SCR33, SCR34, SCR35, SCR36, SCR37, SCR38, SCR39, SCR40, SCR41, SCR42, SCR43, SCR44, SCR45, SCR46, SCR47, SCR48, SCR49, SCR50, SCR51, SCR52, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR56, SCR57, SCR58, SCR59, SCR60, SCR61, SCR62, SCR63, SCR64, SCR65, SCR66, SCR67, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR71, SCR72, SCR73, SCR74, SCR75, SCR76, SCR77, SCR78, SCR79, SCR80, SCR81, SCR82, SCR83, SCR84, SCR85, SCR86, SCR87, SCR88, SCR89, SCR90, SCR91, SCR92, SCR93, SCR94, SCR95, SCR96, SCR97, SCR98, SCR99, SCR100, SCR101, SCR102, SCR103, SCR104, SCR105, SCR106, SCR107, SCR108, SCR109, SCR110, SCR111, SCR112, SCR113, SCR114, SCR115, SCR116, SCR117, SCR118, SCR119, SCR120, SCR121, SCR122

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• tax base. tax base.
• grow our tax base. grow our tax base.
• You know, as I look at this bill, we have again our second bill before us where we're using the tax code
• You know, as I look at this bill, we have again our second bill before us where we're using the tax code
• <01:20:37.880> tax to gain some of those local tax tax to gain some of those local tax tax

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• local taxes.
• to raise taxes.
• tax revenue in the long run.
• We can look at a bill and say, well, it's a tax credit. It lowers taxes.
• You know, it's a tax credit. It reduces tax burden.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met as a subcommittee and heard several bills, with members explaining that measures with significant fiscal impacts would be held for suspense or taken up later. AB 761 would let the Monterey-Salinas Transit District place a local sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board rather than needing approval from each member jurisdiction; supporters said it would preserve transit funding for veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities, while an opponent argued it would make it easier to raise a regressive tax. The bill was voted out 5-2 after being called for absent members. AB 1253, which would clarify property tax treatment for wildfire reconstruction beyond substantial equivalence, drew support from the Los Angeles County Assessor and the California Assessors Association but was sent to suspense. AB 8, dealing with hemp enforcement, intoxicating hemp products, and integration of hemp cannabinoids into the cannabis supply chain and tax system, drew strong support from cannabis operators and labor groups and opposition from small cultivators and public health advocates concerned about supply, tax revenue, and voter intent; it was also sent to suspense. The committee then heard AB 1138, a major expansion and modernization of the film and television tax credit program. Supporters, including entertainment unions, workers, studios, and local officials, said the bill would help keep production and jobs in California amid competition from other states and countries; opponents criticized it as picking winners and losers and argued broader business costs were the real problem. The bill was referred to suspense. AB 829, which would create a California Parkinson’s Disease Research Fund and voluntary tax contribution program to support research and services, received unanimous support from advocates and was approved 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 474 would exempt rental income from nonprofit home-sharing programs for low-income homeowners from state income tax and protect participants’ eligibility for certain benefits; supporters said it could help older adults age in place and address housing shortages, and the bill was sent to suspense after members asked for clarification on the fiscal estimate. The committee also heard AB 376, which would exempt wildfire settlement payments from state income tax for certain disaster survivors; supporters from rural counties said the money is meant to help victims rebuild and should not be taxed, and the bill was referred to suspense. Finally, AB 480 would allow developers using low-income housing tax credits to switch from allocated to certificated state credits after an award, with supporters saying it would maximize private investment and stretch housing dollars further; it too was sent to suspense. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly emphasized the need to balance policy goals with fiscal impacts, and several bills were held or referred to suspense rather than voted out immediately.

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• I had the pleasure of serving Putnam County as a County Commissioner for eight years and as their Tax
• to address that situation, and it's not even clear if we try to reconstruct the dam, bring it up to code
• Chair Botana: There is an amendment by Representative Nix, bar code 502415. Rep.
• Critical State Concern Vice Chair Mooney: authorizes governments to adopt ordinances to provide ad valorem tax

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• essential infrastructure such as utilities, roads, and navigational improvements through assessment fees, taxes
• This bill amends the special district. ...local laws code to allow Harris County Municipal Utility District
• House Bill 5682 amends the special district local laws code to create the Comino.
• groundwater conservation district, covering the full county, and authorize the new district to levy taxes

Bills: HB103

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So clearly, this sales tax exemption is no longer needed.
• This sales tax exemption is no longer needed.
• and the tax code as an exemption for data centers to avoid 6% sales tax on their equipment.
• House Bill 2198 is the repeal of the sales tax exemption for data centers.
• taxes.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including the Civil Air Patrol Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Color Guard, district office staff, and a guest page. A quorum was established with 202 members voting on the master roll. The chamber also noted that Deputy Sergeant Hopkins is retiring after three years of service, and several committee meetings were announced for later in the day. The main floor action was on House Bill 2198, which repeals the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment. Supporters argued the exemption is no longer needed because data centers are large, profitable companies that should pay their share, and cited a projected future cost to the Commonwealth of about $517 million annually. Members in favor also said data centers place heavy burdens on local water, land, and electricity resources and should not receive taxpayer subsidies. Opponents argued the bill conflicted with broader data center policy discussions and that the House was moving too quickly after passing related infrastructure legislation the day before. After debate, the House took a recorded final vote and passed House Bill 2198 by a vote of 197-5. The bill was sent to the Senate for concurrence. The House then moved several bills from the table calendar to the active calendar and adjourned until Friday, June 26, 2026, at 12 noon unless recalled sooner by the Speaker.

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• We are seeing, um, property values rise, which is raising everyone's property taxes.
• We have to do something and taxes.
• ,<01:00:10.160> insurance, about your mortgage, taxes, insurance, about your mortgage, taxes
• increment financing and tax abatement as development tools.
• that um fell outside of our normal code. that um fell outside of our normal code.

Bills: HF4319, HF3295, HF3589, HF3587, HF3588, HF4295, HF3571, HF3895

Keywords: public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295

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• SB 1277 is a local bill extending the reauthorization period of the street maintenance tax, the SMR tax
• of an M&O tax rate above.
• And requiring 75% of a taxing unit's governing body to propose a GEO bond election or M&O tax reelection
• to pay their taxes.
• The unused increment rate gives taxing entities the ability to recapture taxing capacity.

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• So the Water Trust Fund distribution, the severance tax distribution, Madam Chair, all come at the end
• Water Trust Board, you already have the appropriation that you have given us through the severance tax
• You all already give us that severance tax distribution.
• Right now, the Office of the State Engineer is enforcing the water code using penalties written in 1907
• Madam Chair, Senator, there's nothing elsewhere in the code that prevents another farmer from pursuing

Keywords: 996, all

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• California building code, as a way to be able to certify the buildings are compliant with our laws.
• Members, AB 1265 is the Historic Building Tax Relief Act. Mr.
• Speaker and members, AB 1265 is the Historic Building Tax Relief Act.
• California has already recognized the value of this work through the California Historic Tax Credit,
• This bill will simply extend the sunset date of the existing historic tax credit by five years and also

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors, community college delegations, students, caregivers, a retired Assembly staff member, and a championship high school football team. Members also observed an adjournment in memory for Alex Preddy, a VA nurse killed in Minnesota, and later for Kathy Wooten and Rowena Ramos. The chamber then moved through the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. Among the bills taken up, AB 34 on renewable portfolio standard exemptions for publicly owned utilities passed 55-0; AB 35 to accelerate implementation of Proposition 4 climate resilience funds passed 62-0; AB 52 on food and agriculture equity passed 50-6; AB 72 creating an EV economic opportunity zone passed 58-0; AB 96 removing a diploma requirement for Medi-Cal peer support specialists passed 55-0; AB 230 extending Pierce’s disease control programs passed 64-0; AB 277 requiring background checks for behavioral health employees passed 59-0; AB 647 clarifying a county RV disposal pilot passed 54-0; AB 664 authorizing limited bachelor’s programs at Southwestern Community College passed 60-1; AB 673 creating a support grant for unaccompanied homeless youth passed 55-1; AB 710 on dynamic electricity pricing passed 54-0; AB 748 streamlining pre-approved housing plans passed 65-0; AB 767 expanding protections around sexually violent predator placements near schools and daycares passed 65-0; AB 883 protecting officials’ personal information from data brokers passed 66-0; AB 946 expanding 30x30 conservation efforts to urban areas passed 65-0; AB 1054 creating a deferred retirement option program for CHP and Cal Fire passed 61-1; AB 1070 on missing middle housing code simplification passed 66-0; AB 1159 strengthening student data privacy passed 54-4; AB 1204 revising the Local Control Funding Formula passed 54-1; AB 1265 extending the historic building tax credit passed 64-0; AB 1349 banning speculative ticketing passed 61-0; AB 1359 allowing seniors 80+ to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note passed 67-1; AB 643 on organic waste procurement credits passed 48-4; AB 685 creating a small business resiliency fund passed 63-0; AB 714 tightening oversight of commercial driving programs passed 65-1; and AB 805 establishing a youth apprenticeship bridge program passed 66-0. Several other items were passed and retained or continued without debate. Debate on AB 1054 drew the sharpest disagreement, with opponents warning about pension costs and supporters arguing it would help retain experienced CHP officers and firefighters. AB 767 also prompted strong comments about public safety and placement of sexually violent predators in rural communities. On AB 1349, supporters from both parties backed the anti-speculative ticketing bill as consumer protection, while AB 664 drew support from members emphasizing access to higher education in underserved regions. The Assembly then adjourned until January 29, 2026, after announcing upcoming session dates and recording a few vote changes from the dais.

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• Uh this budget and tax. Budget and tax.
• may claim against the income tax for any tax year.
• may claim against the income tax for any tax year.
• against the income tax for any tax year.
• Um tax, you know, uh LITC tax credit.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and handled several ceremonial and introductory matters before moving into committee reports. The chamber welcomed the doctor of the day, recognized an intern and a guest in the gallery, extended birthday wishes to Senator Chris West, and received remarks from the Romanian Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Andre Moraru, who emphasized Romania’s strategic partnership with the United States, NATO cooperation, investment ties, energy projects, and support for Ukraine. Senators also briefly noted Maryland’s military and diplomatic ties to Romania. The ambassador’s remarks were journalized, and members were given time to meet with him off the floor. The Senate then took up a series of second-reading bills, mostly from the Finance Committee, adopting committee amendments and favorable reports without objection. Among the measures advanced were Senate Bill 39 on behavioral health reimbursement rate methodology and a work group for certified community behavioral health clinics and outpatient mental health centers; Senate Bill 605 directing the Public Service Commission to study broadband and VoIP oversight; Senate Bill 721, Ralph’s Act, providing expedited DDA/Medicaid eligibility for certain recently relocated individuals; and Senate Bill 891 on perinatal mental health screening, coverage, training, and reporting. Each was amended in committee and ordered printed for third reading. The Senate also advanced several House bills, including House Bill 427 extending the task force on responsible use of natural psychedelic substances and adding an HBCU representative; House Bill 480 requiring transportation network companies to maintain written deactivation policies; House Bill 532 requiring overtime pay for firefighters employed by governmental units after 168 hours in a 28-day period; House Bill 816 reducing the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund assessment cap from 3% to 1% and authorizing an affordability program; House Bill 829 requiring human trafficking awareness training for certain for-hire and rideshare drivers; House Bill 862 requiring a two-person crew for certain freight rail operations in shared corridors, contingent on similar action in neighboring states; and House Bill 999 revising Class 9 limited distillery license rules and production limits. Most of these bills were reported favorably, with no objections, and were ordered to third reading or passed for third reading as applicable.

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• of conduct for Transit Riders rider code of conduct for Transit Riders which<00:46:45.480> was
• of Conduct assist customers with on Code of Conduct assist customers with wayfinding<00:50:42.200>
• And if people aren't going to ride it, it gets frustrating for the people that are paying those taxes
• And if people aren't going to ride it, it gets frustrating for the people that are paying those taxes
• uh no no that are paying those taxes uh no no matter<01:10:43.199> how<01:10:43.320> they<

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