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TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 16th, 2025

Corrections

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 17th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • As I mentioned, the array of incentive tools that we have, chapter.
  • Chapter 380 was a creation that was done in the early 90s.
  • There's been some question and confusion about Chapter 380 agreements. Mr.
  • Chapter 380 agreement about an out-of-state consultant.
  • We don't believe that that is in keeping with the spirit of Chapter 380.
Bills: HB134, HB135, HB 1109, HB 1243, HB1392, HB1399, HJR99, HB134, HB135
Keywords: sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on State-Federal Relations Mar 13th, 2025

S/C on State-Federal Relations

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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/3/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF484, HF483, HF1447, HF1496, HF554
Keywords: natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption, municipal regulation, county ordinance, electrification, climate policy, housing development, building codes, energy source, utility infrastructure, Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, propane, utility service, building permits, local government, energy choice
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (7-15-25)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Transportation (3-4-25)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LBT Public Hearing 3-27-2024

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations (3-6-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health Services (2-15-24)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Feb 6, 2024 @ 2:00 PM HST

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (1-30-24)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

GVO Public Hearing 03-21-2023 3:00pm

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Mar 16, 2023 @ 2:30PM HST

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 14, 2023 @ 2:00PM HST

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRN Public Hearing - Tue Mar 14, 2023 @ 10:00AM HST

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EET Public Hearing 02-02-2023 1:00pm

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Transportation (3-3-21)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-JDC, CPN, CPN, CPN Public Hearings 03-04-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: SB2386, SB2804, SB2852
Keywords: employment, wage transparency, job listings, salary disclosure, labor rights, monopoly, health care access, insurance rates, competition, stock acquisition, digital accessibility, web accessibility, website accessibility, app accessibility, ADA, disability rights, civil rights, public accommodations, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, HCRC
Summary: The committees met in decision-making sessions on several bills and generally advanced them without opposition. Early actions included SB 2386, which clarifies job-posting pay disclosure requirements and lowers the small-employer exemption threshold, and SB 2804, both recommended to pass unamended. SB 2852, addressing accessibility of information and communications technology for people with disabilities in public accommodations, was also recommended to pass unamended. SB 2975 on marine life conservation districts was advanced unamended despite a noted defective effective date. The CPN committee then acted on SB 3019, a consumer protection bill, recommending passage with amendments to require refunds of certain fees upon cancellation and to defect the effective date to July 1, 2050. SB 3231 on agricultural districts, SB 2378 on housing, and SB 3062 on liquor were all recommended to pass with amendments and a defective effective date set to July 1, 2050. SB 3255, concerning cash payments and rounding guidance, was reconsidered after discussion with small business stakeholders and was also advanced with amendments. In the later regular CPN agenda, SB 2607 on landscape architect licensure drew support from the board and professional groups and was recommended to pass with board-requested amendments and a July 1, 2050 effective date. SB 2623 SD1 on pharmacy technician registration was recommended to pass with clarifying amendments from the Board of Pharmacy. SB 2396, which would create a registry for agents managing property for absentee owners and require on-island contact information for certain condo owners, received mixed testimony: supporters emphasized accountability and enforcement, while opponents from community associations raised implementation concerns and asked for further work. The committee ultimately recommended SB 2396 with amendments from the Hawaii Council of Community Associations and a July 1, 2050 effective date.
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 4th, 2026

State Government

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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • And there is, as Senator Nichols referred to, a huge void in Chapter 395 regarding any oversight of the
  • Impact fee statutes first took effect in 1987, Chapter 395, Local Government Code.
Bills: SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016
Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.