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• of his or her federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance, Social Security, and Medicare taxes
• <00:14:20.000> will<00:14:20.320> be program, and Medicare taxes will be program, and
• The definition in the code includes psychological injury.
• <04:36:03.920> That's<04:36:04.160> what a gender or biological tax.
• That's what a gender or biological tax.

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• UHR Choice Tax Credit.
• , county taxes.
• or property taxes.
• I can't figure it out, like the tax commission and tax repairs and taxpayers.
• They partner with our tax provider, it's called FAST or EN Tax System, and we leverage them.

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• Anytime you see these codes, like in row one, OP-40, that's a reference to a governor's proposal.
• Currently when we enroll providers, we do collect the EIN tax information.
• do collect the the EIN tax information. do collect the the EIN tax information.
• Our role is not to know how local taxes fund FTEs at the department or at each county.
• last year um were a tax we were tax<01:33:05.280> cuts<01:33:05.600> to<01:33:05.760><

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• We don't like taxes, right?
• The beer tax is invisible; that is to say, the consumer has no idea that there was a beer tax involved
• The beer tax is invisible; that is to say, the consumer has no idea that there was a beer tax involved
• <05:11:53.958> people codings people codings people to<05:11:57.160> take<05:11:57.360>
• American codings American codings Association<05:16:38.718> um<05:16:39.240> his<05

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The discussion focused on a cannabis legalization/regulation bill and whether it should be retained for further study or moved forward. Members debated the fiscal impact, with one side emphasizing that the bill would cost about $7.1 million in the first two years before generating revenue, while supporters argued the House should make a statement in favor of legalization despite likely opposition from the Senate and governor. There was also disagreement over strategy: some said retaining the bill until closer to the next election would give the issue more visibility, while others said delaying would only avoid sending a bill the Senate was unlikely to take up anyway. A major point of contention was whether cannabis should be regulated by a new cannabis commission or placed under the Liquor Commission. Supporters of the Liquor Commission argued it already has enforcement infrastructure, especially for age restrictions, and could handle cannabis more efficiently without creating a new bureaucracy. Opponents said cannabis is a different industry that would require specialized expertise, and they objected to expanding the Liquor Commission, which they described as unpopular and costly. The committee also discussed past versions of the bill, including concerns about limited licenses and the perception that the earlier approach favored large businesses. Members reviewed specific provisions such as licensing fees, THC limits, and cultivation categories. One member noted a $10,000 fee for retail cannabis stores and cannabis product manufacturers authorized to perform extractions, while a smaller tier-one cultivator fee was described as a lower-cost option for small growers. There was also discussion of whether the bill would allow sales through general retail outlets or only dedicated cannabis stores, and whether plants and seeds were covered. No final vote or action was clearly recorded in the excerpt, but the main procedural question was whether to retain the bill for more work or advance it as written.

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• , and then the property tax appraiser or the tax appraiser can come out and reassess it.
• tax collector.
• fund tax revenue.
• This is not a tax cut bill.
• Let's look at our tax record for a second. We have non-ad valorem taxes. We have ad valorem taxes.

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• that point, when you file your tax that point, when you file your tax return<04:32:03.760> with
• They cannot audit your tax they do not.
• That's not a difficult code to write.
• It That's not a difficult code to write.
• reading code.

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• , as well as other consumption taxes.
• We're probably one of the oldest communities with the tax cap, yet our property taxes keep going up and
• you know hold hold the numbers to a tax you know hold hold the numbers to a tax Gap<00:34:01.720
• that tax that tax bill<00:42:25.200> and<00:42:26.200> in<00:42:26.400> my<
• Have gone up in the property taxes.

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Summary: The committee first took up HB 713, which would require mile markers on Route 112, the Kancamagus Highway. The sponsor and DOT testimony described the road as a heavily traveled but isolated corridor with little or no cell or radio service, frequent accidents and breakdowns, and serious public-safety problems when emergency responders cannot quickly locate incidents. Members discussed where markers should be placed, how frequently they should appear, whether both sides of the road should be marked, and the potential cost; DOT said the project could be done with federal funds and might be combined with other work to reduce mobilization costs. The committee agreed the bill was straightforward and voted OTP 18-0, with discussion that a friendly amendment might be offered later to refine the language. The committee then heard HB 563, concerning calculation of adequate education grants. Testimony explained that the bill would add fiscal capacity disparity aid in FY 27 and increase the special education differentiated aid factor, while also reducing extraordinary needs grants so the overall fiscal impact would be net neutral. Members noted the changes were limited to the second year because of the budget process and school district ballot timing. Supporters argued the fiscal capacity aid would help property-poor towns and should be expanded, while others emphasized the bill’s budget-neutral structure. The committee voted to retain HB 563 for further consideration in the budget process. Finally, the committee opened HB 675, which would limit the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. A Derry resident and former local official testified in favor, arguing that property taxes are too high, that school spending has outpaced town-side tax caps, and that local voters should have more control over school budgets. Committee members questioned whether the issue should instead be handled locally through existing processes or broader governance changes, and one member noted the state’s constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education. The discussion continued, but no final action on HB 675 was taken in the portion provided.

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• Can we tax it? I'm not going there.
• So we're not reaping the benefits of taxes, federal taxes that our own folks have paid here.
• These are a big pot of money from excise taxes at restoration funds.
• So we're not reaping the benefits of taxes, federal taxes that our own folks have paid here.
• You got your deer tax? Oh, no, I'm hunting feral hogs.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1209, which would pause new cooperative endeavor agreements for surface water withdrawals after December 31, 2026, while allowing existing agreements to continue and renew through 2036. The author said the bill is intended to force a broader, data-driven review of Louisiana’s surface water management and to improve funding for aquatic plant control, especially giant salvinia. An amendment was adopted to broaden the description of how the aquatic plant control fund may be used and to require annual reporting on agreements, withdrawals, revenues, deposits, spending, and non-monetary consideration. Department officials said the current program is voluntary, underfunded for monitoring, and that the bill could create a gap for new users if no replacement mechanism is enacted. The bill was reported favorable as amended after testimony from supporters including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and opposition concerns from industry representatives were noted but not formally presented. House Bill 599 was then heard, which would prohibit the sale of Louisiana running surface water outside the state. The author argued that out-of-state sales, especially involving Toledo Bend and Texas, would be short-sighted and could harm Louisiana’s long-term water interests. Supporters said Louisiana lacks a water budget and should preserve water for in-state needs, while the Department of Conservation and Energy noted that the state currently has no mandatory process for such agreements and that the bill would not affect Sabine River Authority authority. The committee reported the bill favorable. Finally, House Bill 1206, dealing with permitting and reporting of water usage at data centers, was discussed. The substitute bill and amendment would give the department authority to monitor and regulate groundwater and surface water withdrawals, require public hearings, and improve transparency through reporting and a universal project identifier. The author and supporters said the bill was prompted by concerns in communities affected by large data center projects and the lack of public hearings on water use. Department officials agreed that more comprehensive data and a clearer framework are needed, but the author voluntarily deferred the bill to continue working with the department on a broader measure for next session. The committee also heard House Bill 1171 on allowing airboats in the Mar-Paw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, but after extensive debate over noise, habitat impacts, and existing restrictions, the discussion was ongoing in the portion provided and no final action on that bill was shown.

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• gas tax and the motor vehicle sales tax gas tax and the motor vehicle sales tax Outdoor<00:14:54.720
• The top three—gas tax, vehicle registration tax, and motor vehicle sales tax—on the top are all constitutionally
• The top three—gas tax, vehicle registration tax, and motor vehicle sales tax—on the top are all constitutionally
• dedicated: gas tax and vehicle registration tax.
• Gas tax, the registration tax, and the other non-constitutional sources.

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• our way of doing things, which we have codified in our investment policy statement and also in our code
• This isn't the doing away with the tax dressed up in pretty language, is it?
• Doing away with our taxes? Mr. Chairman, Representative Blackman, no. Okay. All right. Mr.
• So with that, I just wanted to make very clear that this has nothing to do with taxes.
• Since then, they have engaged 289 providers across 250 of their zip codes.

Bills: HB2056, HB2202, HB2207, HB2224, HB2303, HB2344, HB2532, HB2759, HB2798

Keywords: brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding

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• So many places in state code, it would be ridiculous for that to be the case.
• Unfortunately, Mexican national does not have a definition in California statute or code.
• And in Mexican statutes and codes, it's a bit ambiguous.
• , gas tax, mortgage, and sales tax, just to name a few.
• We pay taxes, and we've actually voluntarily capped our net income at 2%.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.

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• Who the heck do you think's paying the taxes?
• Black and brown people are people of color paying the majority of the taxes in the state, so I want my
• tax dollars to go to that and let us not create, let us not DEI be a code or a dog whistle for inferior

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• We are penalizing businesses with a tax, with a tax, with a tax for something that is out of their control
• I know it's a tax, but it's a tax that they're not paying now.
• indexed for inflation, payroll taxes, gas taxes, tolls, and property taxes, among others.
• Taxes, and property taxes, among others.
• and our property tax revaluations. ...tied to our school taxes and our property tax revaluations, so

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• They all went to tax-exempt states.
• This isn't just a tax incentive.
• Danny Kando Kaiser, on behalf of the California Tax Reform Association.
• California Tax Reform Association.
• Danny Kando Kaiser, on behalf of the California Tax Reform Association.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its second regular hearing of the 2025-26 session and announced that, under reinstated suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense rather than voted on immediately. The committee first heard AB 53, which would create a state income tax exemption of up to $20,000 for military retirees and certain survivor benefits. Supporters, including veterans’ groups, military retirees, and local officials, argued California is the only state taxing military retirement pay in full and that the exemption would help retain veterans and their families. Committee members voiced strong support, but the bill was sent to suspense. The committee then heard several wildfire-related tax relief bills. AB 429 would exempt certain wildfire settlement payments from gross income for victims of fires from 2020 through 2026; the author and a Greenville fire victim described the burden of taxing settlement funds, and rural county and forestry groups supported the measure. AB 97 proposed similar relief for Bobcat Fire settlement payments, and AB 389 would create a personal income tax credit for home-hardening expenses in high fire-risk areas, with Cal Fire and realtor representatives supporting the bill as a way to reduce future losses. Each of these measures drew no formal opposition in the hearing and was referred to suspense. AB 386 would create a tax credit for employers that help full-time employees repay student loans, up to $3,000 per employee per year. Supporters said it would help recruit and retain workers and reduce student debt burdens, while the California Tax Reform Association opposed the bill because it lacked allocation criteria and would reduce General Fund and education revenues. Committee members expressed interest but asked for clearer eligibility standards, and the bill was sent to suspense. AB 490 would allow a deduction for interest paid on qualified personal vehicle loans; the author framed it as relief for families dependent on cars, but opposition again came from the tax reform group, which argued the deduction would mainly benefit higher-income taxpayers. The bill also went to suspense. The committee also heard AB 547, which would create a tax credit of up to $5,000 for IVF and other fertility-treatment expenses. The author and a witness who described a long and costly IVF journey said the credit would help families afford treatment and support parenthood; members responded sympathetically and asked why the proposal was structured as a tax credit rather than a health coverage mandate. Finally, AB 330 would extend the prepaid mobile telephony services collection act through 2031, preserving an 80-cent surcharge that supports 911 and local government revenues; local government representatives and cities supported the extension, and it too was referred to suspense. The hearing ended with the committee adjourning after all measures were held for suspense-file consideration.

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• property taxes. property taxes.
• In our community, we call this the disability tax.
• In our community, we call this the disability tax.
• This is all the things disability tax.
• And then Revenue actually takes your tax refunds. Chair back. Thank you.

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• so you can't claim child support on your taxes as a tax exemption.
• to pay taxes.
• to pay taxes.
• to pay taxes.
• to pay taxes.

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Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.

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• Director, can you explain to us what a public contract code exemption is?
• So the exemption from the Public Contract Code allows for more flexibility and more timeliness.
• It's a Public Contract Code exemption under which we use the RFI process.
• The technical aspect of this was that we had the exemption from the Public Contract Code in the 2025
• The technical aspect of this was that we had the exemption from the Public Contract Code in the 2025

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• The sewer district is a tax-levying authority and sets user rates.
• <00:19:00.120> E background us as a purpose Code E background us as a purpose Code E purpose
• <00:19:01.480> code<00:19:01.799> you<00:19:02.360> purpose<00:19:02.720> Code
• Code E is used purpose code you purpose Code E is used for for for licensing<00:19:05.960> uh
• I'm the director of taxes, fiscal policy, and elections for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

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• These dwellings are allowed under previous codes, and we have a narrow exception for how they can be
• You know, I know you know building code, building permits, lake associations.
• Is that definition limited by the local building code?
• Under local, it'd probably be relevant to the local code.
• codes apply to structures that are over State submerged lands.

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• um the people in this don't codes um the people in this don't actually<00:51:52.720> have<00:
• So there are inconsistent definitions for these words within the criminal code. people to to um take
• are inconsistent uh if you criminal code are inconsistent uh if you look<01:38:31.920> at<01:
• <01:38:47.880> that<01:38:48.040> we Words within the criminal code that we already
• <03:36:08.800> are funds um and because you know taxes are funds um and because you know taxes

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