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• Despite being the fifth-largest economy in the world, California has an extremely high poverty rate.
• California's supplemental poverty rate, a measure that takes cost of living and government aid into account
• This high rate of medical debt shows that current tax benefits provided for medical costs is not sufficient
• apartment owners and property managers who are responsible for over 2 million affordable and market-rate

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room. AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense. AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.

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• <00:16:02.639> for effectively buy down interest rates for effectively buy down interest rates
• <01:26:24.080> and our recommended application rates and our recommended application rates
• <01:26:44.480> The put on full rates of pod ash. The put on full rates of pod ash.
• <01:29:42.480> That conditions rated good to excellent.
• That conditions rated good to excellent.

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• the low interest rate that we offer through the RFA.
• the low interest rate that we offer through the RFA.
• the low interest rate that we offer through the RFA.
• the low interest rate that we offer through the RFA.
• the low interest rate that we offer through the RFA.

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• And so, my understanding is your tax rate is like a dollar a thousand or less, right?
• you can see their SAT participation rate you can see their SAT participation rate is<01:33:40.719
• That might also have an impact on some of our participation rates as well.
• Um when we participation rates as well.
• Um you could rates, you could do that.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved corrected minutes from October 6 after members noted and fixed several transcription and spelling errors, including a clarification that a comment about SAU numbers came from former Senator Jim Rubin. The vote to approve the corrected minutes was moved, seconded, and adopted with one abstention. The main presentation came from Chuck Bates of the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), who described the organization, its certification program, and the role of school business administrators. He explained that ASBO members handle accounting and financial management, facilities, food service, HR, information systems, transportation, and risk management. He also outlined the certification program, which includes 21 courses, most online, plus four in-person workshops unique to New Hampshire, and noted that many members are not certified because the state licensure requirement was removed. Bates then addressed the committee’s interest in SAU consolidation and county-wide restructuring. He said business administrators often manage multiple budgets, attend school board meetings, and serve as a visible point of contact for the community. He argued that consolidation would create operational and financial challenges, including staff and facility relocation, differing accounting systems, lack of a standardized chart of accounts, and uncertain return on investment. He said the biggest obstacle would be local control, especially in small towns that do not want outside decisions affecting school closures, class sizes, or student transportation. Committee members questioned him about the distinction between administrative and academic control, the size of district offices in larger cities, and what might reduce administrative costs; Bates responded that many administrative costs stem from legislation and that consolidation would be difficult to implement without local support.

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• We've instead assumed that half of the Medicaid rate equals half of what the cost is incurring.
• equals half of what the co Medicaid rate equals half of what the co cost<00:23:20.559> is<00:
• <00:25:31.760> as<00:25:32.000> an included in the Medicaid rate as an included in
• is whatever 75 the general market rate is whatever 75 or<00:28:51.679> $150<00:28:52.480>
• rates for quality, efficiency,<00:29:13.440> and<00:29:13.679> economy.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to begin work on HB 742, which would require catastrophic special education aid to be drawn from the education trust fund, and more broadly to study special education aid/differentiated aid and related costing issues. The chair said the group was starting early because the issue has been debated for years without resolution, local districts are being forced to absorb prorated costs, and the committee wants to send the Department of Education and HHS Medicaid a clear request for data and recommendations before retained bills return in the fall. A committee clerk was also selected, with Representative Reverend volunteering to take notes for the meeting. Members reviewed background materials on special education enrollment, high-cost students, and possible funding formulas, including data on students in high-cost brackets and prior ideas such as category-based funding and caseload-based approaches. The chair also referenced research on other states, including Arkansas, which uses a different special education funding structure and audits IEPs. The committee emphasized that it was focused on the funding mechanics and costs, not on questioning whether services should be provided. Henry Lipman of HHS explained how Medicaid-to-schools currently works in New Hampshire. He said 172 school districts participate, but utilization dropped during the pandemic and remains below historical levels, in part because districts need the capacity to bill Medicaid. Under the current system, schools receive reimbursement based on half of the Medicaid fee schedule, with the school district effectively providing the state share. He said the federal government is requiring a shift by July 1, 2026, to a true certified public expenditure model based on actual costs, which should allow schools to recover 50% of their true costs and some administrative overhead. The department has received a roughly $2.5 million grant to hire a vendor and support districts through the transition, and an RFP and stakeholder meetings are underway. Committee members asked about how costs would be determined, whether the new system would use actual district-specific costs rather than averages, and how the department would support districts that do not currently participate. Lipman said the cost model would be based on each district’s own reasonable costs, subject to audit standards, and that the department expects to provide templates and technical assistance through the vendor because its staff is limited. He also said about one in four New Hampshire children are enrolled in Medicaid, that child enrollment has been relatively stable, and that continuous coverage rules should reduce churn. No votes or formal actions on HB 742 were taken during the meeting beyond organizing the subcommittee and beginning testimony and discussion.

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• <01:35:35.560> of prisons have incredibly High rates of prisons have incredibly High rates
• What about the civil rights of a transgender woman who was sent to a male's prison and has a 60% rate
• What about the civil rights of a transgender woman who was sent to a male's prison and has a 60% rate
• That rate is nine times higher than in the general U.S. population.
• That rate is nine times higher than in the general U.S. population.

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Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 148, with the chair limiting testimony to two minutes and asking for no outbursts so the committee could get through eight bills that day. Representative Kofalt, the prime sponsor, said HB 148 was the same as last year’s HB 396, which passed both chambers but was vetoed by the governor. He explained the bill would allow, but not require, separation by biological sex in bathrooms, locker rooms, houses of correction, and certain athletic competitions, leaving local school boards and administrators discretion to set policies. He argued the bill was meant to address safety and privacy concerns and cited a Milford incident and concerns in several school districts as examples of why local flexibility was needed. Committee members questioned the lack of a definition of “biological sex” and how the bill would be applied. Kofalt said he did not think a definition was necessary because males and females are generally understood, and he said the bill would give local policymakers latitude to make practical rules. He also said the bill was intended to address situations where people might misuse transgender claims to access spaces inappropriately. In response to questions, he said he was aware of issues in Kearsarge, Milford, and Mascoma school districts and had heard of discomfort in the State House, though he did not know all the details. Several opponents testified that the bill would discriminate against transgender and non-binary people and create enforcement problems. Executive Councilor Karen Hill said the bill would roll back New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination protections and conflict with the state’s Live Free or Die values. Alice Wade, a trans woman, said she had used women’s restrooms without incident and argued the bill would invite invasive enforcement and harassment. Representative La Selig said the bill was discriminatory and that bathroom concerns were being confused with unrelated harassment by cisgender males. Betsy Harrington supported the bill, citing a girls’ soccer game at Kearsarge that she said was disrupted by a boy playing on a girls’ team. Rosie Emer and her child testified against the bill, saying bathroom restrictions would increase anxiety and risk for trans and non-binary children. Stephen Scaer and Wendy Stallings supported the bill, arguing sex is biologically fixed and that excluding males from female spaces should not require genital inspections. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• The state's credit rating, access to capital, and ability of our various government jurisdictions to
• For example, simply just raising the corporation tax base rate and also the elimination of the Water's
• For example, simply just raising the corporation tax base rate and also the elimination of the Water's
• The second piece is the construction loan interest rate buy-down, which would reimburse lender-funded
• rate buy-downs to directly lower interest costs.

Summary: The committee opened with the State Controller’s Office May Revision requests, including funding for Fiscal book-of-record stabilization, a Broadcom IDMS licensing adjustment, the California State Payroll System, ACFR reporting automation, and $3 million for unclaimed property outreach. Testimony emphasized progress on Fiscal becoming the state’s accounting book of record in July, faster ACFR publication, and the move to electronic unclaimed property claims. Members asked about the size of the unclaimed property fund and how quickly money is transferred to the General Fund; the Controller’s office said about $15 billion is held, with most excess transferred regularly, and the LAO noted the fund is the General Fund’s fourth-largest revenue source. No concerns were raised by Finance or the LAO, and the item was closed after no public comment. The committee then heard the administration’s proposal to tax prewritten digital software and software-as-a-service, with Finance saying it would modernize sales tax treatment and raise an estimated $450 million General Fund and $560 million local revenue in 2026-27. The LAO supported modernizing the tax but suggested broader digital goods coverage and a business-use exemption; industry and taxpayer groups opposed the proposal, warning of higher costs for consumers and businesses. Members also heard CDTFA’s administrative request tied to the proposal, plus a separate CDTFA budget reduction reflecting lower operational needs; that reduction was presented as a savings item and drew positive reactions. Next, the committee considered federal conformity for “Trump accounts,” which would align California tax treatment with federal rules for tax-deferred children’s accounts and avoid tracking burdens for families. The LAO recommended approval, and the item drew no opposition. The committee also heard a proposal to cut the first-year $800 annual business tax to $400 for LLCs, LPs, and LLPs; Finance argued it would lower startup costs and encourage new business formation, while the LAO said the benefit was not well targeted and could subsidize entities that would form anyway. Members discussed the policy tradeoff, and public commenters split between support for small business relief and concern about revenue loss. The final major revenue item was a permanent business tax credit limitation, capping credits at the greater of $5 million per corporation or 50% of pre-credit liability, while excluding the low-income housing tax credit and personal income tax credits. Finance said it would raise significant revenue from large profitable corporations, and the LAO said it was a reasonable option but noted it would mainly affect the R&D credit and could have future implications for programs like California Competes. Public testimony was sharply divided, with business groups opposing the cap and anti-poverty advocates supporting it as a way to recapture revenue. The committee also heard FTB’s CalFile realignment request, which would return most of the direct-file-related resources to the General Fund while retaining a smaller staff to improve CalFile, and the California Arts Council’s request to reauthorize the Keep Arts in Schools voluntary contribution fund, which members and advocates supported despite relatively modest annual donations. The hearing continued with GoBiz proposals on civic media funding, CA RISE reappropriation, and a semiconductor facility reversion, with the LAO supporting the latter two and members raising questions about the civic media program’s scope, outreach, and inclusion of broadcast and ethnic media.

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• And one important consideration when thinking about gaming tax rates is to ensure that, you know, legal
• And one important consideration when thinking about gaming tax rates is to ensure that, you know, legal
• and and regulatory could be tax rates and and regulatory environments<00:40:36.760> as<00:40:
• that their that their um success rate that their that their um success rate I'm<00:43:08.880>
• :10.520> with I'm sorry, their compliance rate with I'm sorry, their compliance rate with offshore

Bills: SCR145, SCR132, SCR31, SCR110

Keywords: traffic violations, demerit point system, driver license points, traffic safety, hit and run, reckless driving, repeat offenders, recidivism, Department of Transportation, DOT, task force, traffic enforcement, road safety, vehicle code, license suspension, county police, Hawaii transportation, SCR132, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Makakilo Drive Extension

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• And section six requires county auditors to determine the city capital debt tax rate for South Saint
• me, determine the city capital<00:03:24.160> debt<00:03:24.440> tax<00:03:24.800> rate
• c><00:03:25.400> for<00:03:25.680> South<00:03:26.040> Saint capital debt tax rate
• for South Saint capital debt tax rate for South Saint Paul.<00:03:27.360> Madam<00:03:27.560>
• rate in Hennepin County. rate in Hennepin County.

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• And then in committee, I know we did have an amendment to clarify the interest rate or fee equivalent
• for the loan interest rate.
• Um, for the loan interest rate amount and just some other technical changes as well.
• <00:53:35.440> So, the UI uh experience rating as well.
• So, the UI uh experience rating as well.

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• And whatever the rack rate is on that day.
• And they're going to deliver it at whatever rate that is. And we've got a ceiling set at that.
• Once this rating occurs and is complete... ...recommendations are made to the cooperative's board on
• How are we ensuring that we're paying the best rate basically as a state?
• I mean, how are we ensuring that we're paying the best rate? Oh yeah, absolutely.

Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB675, HB10, HB12

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• And we continue to see racial disparities in home ownership rates in Minnesota as well.
• They are putting in market-rate apartments left and right.
• uninvestable for market rate apartments. uninvestable for market rate apartments.
• much smaller rate than the surrounding area.
• uh went up much at a much smaller rate uh went up much at a much smaller rate than<00:21:13.280>

Bills: HF3425, HF3424, HF1385

Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, eviction, rent, nonpayment of rent, landlord-tenant, residential tenant, notice to quit, unlawful detainer, housing, lease violation, late fees, rental assistance, legal aid, tenant rights, Minnesota Statutes 504B.321, pre-eviction notice

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• Everything has been escalated: price staggering, wage raising, interest rate challenges, and environmental
• <00:47:05.240> this mortgage double the Statewide rate this mortgage double the Statewide
• Emily Stewart: Our average interest rate is 4%, well below market, and in our past deal we just used
• just in the last two years 18% rates just in the last two years 18% increases<01:14:36.400> two
• This bill spreads a false narrative that all communities are increasing rental rates unreasonably, and

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• Before we get started, can we get what is the poverty rate, you know, for a family of four?
• /c><00:03:25.159> is<00:03:25.519> the<00:03:25.760> poverty<00:03:26.440> rate
• <00:03:27.040> you<00:03:27.159> know get what is the poverty rate you know get what
• is the poverty rate you know for<00:03:27.440> a<00:03:27.599> family<00:03:27.879>
• rate that based<01:26:22.840> on<01:26:23.080> bedrooms<01:26:23.760> Etc<01:26

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• Fortunately, the rate of discipline in our profession is pretty low.
• Fortunately, the rate of discipline in our profession is pretty low. I mean, that's good.
• Fortunately, the rate of discipline in our profession is pretty low. I mean, that's good.
• Fortunately, the rate of discipline in our profession is pretty low. I mean, that's good.
• <00:27:56.399> in<00:27:56.640> rent<00:27:57.600> salar rates in rent salar rates

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <02:38:12.000> to money, it's taxed at a higher rate to money, it's taxed at a higher rate
• Non-citizens have a higher poverty rate and near poverty rate. So yes, that is a problem.
• Non-citizens have a higher poverty rate and near poverty rate. So yes, that is a problem.
• Non-citizens have a higher poverty rate and near poverty rate. So yes, that is a problem.
• different percentage rates for taxation. different percentage rates for taxation.

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• 01:00:41.520> insurance insurance rates in health insurance insurance rates in health insurance
• c> went<01:00:42.880> up<01:00:43.040> on rates in New Hampshire went up on rates in
• Because care about what the rates are?
• earlier is is working our overdose rates earlier is is working our overdose rates are<02:31:33.280
• That's a compliance rate of 27%.

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• The member asked what the current vacancy rate is for the 11 facilities.
• is for for these 11 um vacancy rate is for for these 11 >> vacancy<00:37:40.480> rate<00
• Uh I >> vacancy rate for the facilities?
• A good rate, a good market rate for their services, but I have to believe that would be cheaper than
• >> I don't think we have a graduation rate >> I don't think we have a graduation rate

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the May 12 minutes, then deferred item 285 on the routine personal service contract green list for Western Kentucky University to the July 2026 meeting. It also noted that several deferred university contracts had been withdrawn by the institutions, and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, including personal service contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, Kentucky Entertainment incentive agreements, deferred items, and corrections, except for items pulled for further review. The main pulled item was a Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts contract supporting Fayette District Court’s juvenile treatment court through Fayette County Public Schools. Court officials explained that the program, created under Supreme Court rules in 2022, serves court-connected juveniles with mental health and related needs, operates at the courthouse, and uses a school-employed program manager funded through a pass-through arrangement with Fayette County Public Schools and the Urban County Government. They said the program has had over 100 referrals, accepted about half, and had at least 25 successful graduates, with 11 high school graduates among participants. Members asked about who pays for drug screens, family involvement, and what counts as successful completion; the officials said the Urban County Government’s Division of Youth Services pays for drug screens and services, and that parents must participate in classes and support services. The committee then approved the contract review, with some members explaining their votes in support and one member emphasizing the committee’s role in reviewing contracts in the public interest. The committee also reviewed two Auditor of Public Accounts contracts. The auditor’s representative said contract 11, with Vantage Point Solutions, will examine the Kentucky Communications Network Authority/Kentucky Wired network for $700,000, well below the $1.5 million appropriated, and that a report is expected before the 2027 regular session. Contract 12 funds a special examination of investment managers used by Kentucky’s retirement systems, prompted by a Legislative Oversight and Investigations request to assess whether investments tied to ESG factors are consistent with fiduciary duties; the representative said the retirement systems have been cooperative and that findings are expected on a similar timeline, with some flexibility built into the deadline. After questions about the Texas litigation referenced in the explanation, the committee approved both auditor contracts without objection.

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• Um, so yeah, the pass rate according to NBC's own website, the pass rate of the Part 4 national board
• Um, so yeah, the pass rate according to NBC's own website, the pass rate of the Part 4 national board
• ><04:20:54.399> NBC's<04:20:55.199> own pass rate according to NBC's own pass rate according
• for Part 4 was 94% compared to the national pass rate. >> Okay, fantastic.
• compared to the national uh pass rate. compared to the national uh pass rate.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on Senate Bill 401, which DHHS described as a cleanup bill. Testimony from the department explained that the bill would repeal obsolete reporting requirements tied to a repealed municipal reimbursement program and to the now-repealed commission on demographic trends. No one testified in opposition, and the committee voted 12-0 ought to pass, placing the bill on the consent calendar. The committee then heard Senate Bill 402, which would eliminate certain non-compete agreements for physician associates going forward. Senator Gray introduced the bill, and a representative of the New Hampshire Society of Physician Associates said it would improve workforce recruitment and access to care without changing scope of practice or affecting existing agreements. Committee members asked about the length of current restrictions and whether the change would make New Hampshire more attractive to PAs. The committee voted 12-0 ought to pass and sent the bill to the consent calendar. Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 426, which would repeal the permissible fireworks committee. Senator Uler and the deputy state fire marshal said the committee’s original purpose had been overtaken by later changes adopting federal fireworks standards, and that the fire marshal now has the necessary authority. The committee voted 12-0 ought to pass and placed the bill on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 469, a DMV modernization bill allowing electronic signatures in place of wet signatures for certain motor vehicle title and registration processes. Senator Lang, Carvana, the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association, Copart, and DMV staff all supported the measure, saying it would reduce delays, errors, and paperwork burdens. Members asked about AI, consumer protections, costs, and how electronic signatures would work in practice, including in cases involving deceased owners. The transcript cuts off during that hearing before any committee action on SB 469.

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• ><04:20:54.399> NBC's<04:20:55.199> own pass rate according to NBC's own pass rate according
• for Part Four was 94% and compared to the national pass rate.
• for Part Four was 94% and compared to the national pass rate.
• for Part Four was 94% and compared to the national pass rate.
• for Part Four was 94% and compared to the national pass rate. >> Mr.

Keywords: 1189, house, all