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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Feb 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- BY MARCH 1 A TAXPAYER WILL RECEIVE, THE TAX PAYER FILE APPLICATION WITH THE PROPERTY APPRAISER.
- BUT BY APRIL 1 THE PROPERTY APPRAISER MUST REVIEW THAT FORM AND NOTIFY THE TAXPAYER WHETHER THE APPROVE
- OR DENY IT BECAUSE THE TAXPAYER MUST PROVIDE BACKUP INFORMATION TO SHOW WHY THE PROPERTY WAS UNINHABITED
- IF THE TAXPAYER DOES NOT PAY TAXES TIMELY THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND.
- UNTIL THERE IS NOT A CONCERN THE TAXPAYER HAS TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE TAXES ARE PAID FOR THAT WOULD CAUSE
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> outcomes and making sure that taxpayer outcomes and making sure that taxpayer funds<01:36:26.560
- </c><01:37:03.400><c> will</c> this year and I think taxpayers will this year and I think taxpayers will
- </c> EFS is popular nationally the taxpayers EFS is popular nationally the taxpayers we<01:50:01.639>
- </c> aren't so sure the grant State taxpayers aren't so sure the grant State taxpayers our<01:50:06.320
- </c><04:12:09.880><c> to</c> town to another from one taxpayer to town to another from one taxpayer to
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources Feb 10th, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- state employees and state agencies to proactively look for efficiencies and cost savings for the taxpayer
- motivate all of our state agencies to be proactively looking for efficiencies and savings to the taxpayer
- so they can actually benefit whenever they provide a meaningful benefit and cost savings to the taxpayer
- Senator, it sounds like we've got maybe some, They'll come up with some good savings for our taxpayers
- But we have a lot of money that the state taxpayers pay for services, for vendors, for outsourcing, all
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Summary:
The Committee on Retirement and Government Resources heard several bills dealing with state employment, purchasing, and retirement policy. Senate Bill 1415, by Senator Brooks, would prohibit nondisclosure agreements when a state employee resigns or is terminated, with exceptions for statutorily protected confidentiality such as physician or attorney privilege. Members questioned how the bill would interact with whistleblower protections and sensitive information, but the bill passed 6-1.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1714, by Senator Jett, which would expand an existing state employee suggestion/incentive program to encourage agencies to identify cost savings and efficiencies, require agencies to review recommendations in good faith, and report back on accepted or rejected ideas. Members raised concerns about open meetings, employee notification, written documentation of suggestions, and possible disputes over the value of savings. The author agreed to work on amendments, the title was struck, and the bill passed as amended 5-2.
Senate Bill 1962, by Senator Bullard, would move certain purchasing exemptions out of statute and into the administrative rules process so exemptions must be periodically renewed and justified. Supporters said this would reduce personality-driven exemptions and improve oversight, while concerns were raised about ongoing needs and emergency situations. The bill passed unanimously 7-0. The committee also passed Senate Bill 26, which would allow retired teachers to return to work after a 90-day break with a salary set by local districts and a 3% contribution back to the retirement system, and Senate Bill 172, which would tie cost-of-living adjustments for pension systems to funding benchmarks and a rolling average, rather than legislative discretion; both bills passed, with SB 26 passing 7-0 and SB 172 passing 6-1. The chair noted the committee expected at least one more meeting and hoped to finish the following week.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It has, up to this point, cost the taxpayers close to a million dollars in litigation fees and public
- We do not take asking for taxpayer money lightly.
- Without taxpayer dollars, it usually just does not pencil out.
- So do not allow taxpayer dollars to support the displacement of our workers with the automation of our
- This failed experiment has cost our taxpayers close to one million in staff time and legal fees due to
Committee:
House Local Government
Keywords:
freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They're talented artists and craftspeople, and yes, California taxpayers, whose lives have been upended
- They're talented artists and crafts people, and yes, California taxpayers, whose lives have been upended
- That outcome is difficult for taxpayers to understand and undermines the certainty and finality that
- Just as importantly, this bill preserves taxpayer rights and due process.
- California taxpayers do not support this, and we will not be forced to pay for it.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several tax-related bills, beginning with AB 760, which would exempt settlement payments tied to the Garden Grove chemical incident from California income tax. The author and a school district trustee described evacuations, school closures, and losses to residents, businesses, students, and staff, arguing the payments should make victims whole rather than be taxed. There was support from the Orange County Board of Supervisors, no opposition, and the bill passed 3-0 to Appropriations, with committee amendments accepted.
Members then heard AB 2319, creating a California post-production tax credit for film and television work done in-state, even when principal photography occurred elsewhere or the project did not receive the existing film credit. The author and supporters from the Motion Picture Editors Guild, California Post Alliance, and others said post-production jobs and facilities are leaving California and that the bill would help retain high-wage work; opponents were not present. The committee members generally supported the measure, and it passed 3-0 to Appropriations. AB 2186 followed, excluding future reparations benefits for descendants of formerly enslaved people from state income tax. The author and NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference said taxing such benefits would undermine reparative justice; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 3-0.
The committee also heard AB 762, which would ban the sale of disposable nicotine vapes and add enforcement tools. Supporters, including waste, recycling, local government, and public health groups, said disposable vapes create fire hazards, waste problems, and costs for local agencies; opponents argued the bill would mainly eliminate the legal market while leaving illicit products untouched and urged stronger enforcement instead. The author accepted committee amendments adding CDTFA enforcement, but the bill was not voted on because a motion was pending and members were absent. Later, AB 1519, AB 2172, AB 2222, AB 1793, AB 2089, and AB 1265 were heard and each received support from committee members and passed 2-0 or 3-0 to Appropriations, with amendments accepted where noted. AB 1519 clarified that the 20-year tax collection statute of limitations should not be reset by later fees or penalties; AB 2172 would let large counties use a single assessment appeals commissioner for complex property tax appeals; AB 2222 would create a temporary tax credit for local news organizations to retain and hire journalists; AB 1793 would authorize symmetrical cash rounding to the nearest nickel after the federal penny phaseout; AB 2089 would streamline the welfare exemption filing process for affordable housing; and AB 1265 would extend and revise the historic building tax credit to encourage adaptive reuse for housing and mixed-use projects.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , once any taxpayer that is affected by this 50% or $5 million cap.
- We concur with the administration that conformity prevents taxpayer burden and confusion.
- Unlike other tax credit programs, taxpayers pay $1 in and get a dollar out in credits.
- These tax credits would encourage more taxpayers to participate in the program and for existing taxpayers
- It's a win-win for taxpayers and the state budget.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 11th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Taxpayer dollars are being diverted away from direct resident care.
- And the bottom line is that taxpayer-funded junk food It turns into taxpayer-funded health care later
- funded junk food of today. will turn into taxpayer-funded health care of tomorrow.
- Every day we allow this continue and we fail these children, their parents and the taxpayers.
- Allows for the safeguarding of taxpayer funds.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is about whether or not we will use taxpayer dollars to support an outside organization.
- I think that's totally appropriate that we are good stewards of our taxpayer dollars.
- So under 13-1277, it says that no taxpayer funds support teachers' unions by, and on D...
- Taxpayer dollars. Think about that.
- Taxpayers just should not be the ones footing the bill. So with that, debate is closed, Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House panel hears bill proposing constitutional amendment to return surpluses to taxpayers 2/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> reductions would be limited to taxpayers reductions would be limited to taxpayers liability<00:04
- We applaud the proposal to return surplus funds to taxpayers.
- We applaud the proposal to return surplus funds to taxpayers.
- property taxpayer is typically considered to be the owner of the property.
- It can't be used for any purpose other than payments to taxpayers.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- In our comments, we've noted the definition of qualified taxpayer needs to be tightened because it's
- </c><00:18:56.039><c> needs</c> definition of qualified taxpayer needs definition of qualified taxpayer
- The first cap has yet to be determined, which is an individual cap on each individual taxpayer.
- We also will take DOAX-recommended amendments, and this is related to the qualified taxpayer.
- the qualified taxpayer means a taxpayer<01:20:18.480><c> subject</c><01:20:18.880><c> to</c><01:20:19.080
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill also requires a tax officer to provide acknowledgement or response of receipt to a taxpayer
- It's a very simple bill that modernizes communication between taxpayers and the county assessors.
- Tax officers must provide written responses to consent or dispute any errors, although taxpayers can
- mail, or by both methods based on the taxpayers' preferences.
- This is going to accelerate response times for taxpayers who opt into communication through email.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 2173, which would let tax officers and taxpayers communicate electronically about proposed property tax corrections or claims unless certified mail is required. County and assessor representatives supported the bill as a modernization measure, and the committee voted 6-0 to give it a do pass recommendation.
The committee then considered several Arizona State Retirement System-related measures and nominations. It recommended confirmation of Thomas J. Connolly as a public member of the ASRS Board and Charles Essex as a retired member, both by 6-0 votes. The committee also passed House Bills 2089, 2090, and 2092, which clarified ASRS health subsidy eligibility, changed the disability determination timing for long-term disability benefits, and adjusted the waiver window for new eligible members age 65 or older. Each of those bills received unanimous or near-unanimous support.
Members next approved House Bill 2693, as amended, which revises Arizona’s association health plan and multiple employer welfare arrangement rules to align with current federal law and adds a study by the Department of Administration on state and school employee health insurance options. Supporters said it could expand affordable coverage for small businesses, while Senator Epstein raised concerns about consumer protections, preexisting conditions, and prior fraud issues; the bill passed 5-1. The committee also passed House Bill 2120, allowing Social Security disability determination letters to help certify eligibility for the property tax exemption for disabled persons, and House Bill 2138, clarifying workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters traveling directly to or from duty, both with some discussion but no opposition.
Finally, the committee approved House Bill 2273, which creates a one-time $300 income tax rebate for certain Pinal County residents using remaining escrow funds from the county transportation tax litigation, though members debated whether the money should instead go to roads. The bill passed 3-2 after comments from the sponsor, a Pinal County mayor, and senators who said they wanted the funds directed to transportation projects. The committee then passed House Bill 2786, exempting income from renting required college textbooks from transaction privilege tax, and adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- For depreciation of qualified property, taxpayers would maintain the phase-down process of the TCJA,
- For the incremental change to Section 179 property, taxpayers will add back the amount deducted at the
- The provisions in this bill that allow depreciation over seven years may have some effect on taxpayers
- For depreciation of qualified property, taxpayers would maintain the phase down process of the TCJA,
- And ultimately what I'm trying to say is this isn't just about tax relief for corporate taxpayers in
Committee:
Senate Finance and Tax
Summary:
The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum and considered two Senate proposed bills. The first, SPB 7046, was the Senate tax package. It included changes to Live Local property tax exemptions, charter school distributions from voter-approved property tax levies, limits on special assessments for RV parks, revisions to fiscally constrained county funding and eligibility, a permanent sales tax exemption for small propane tanks, a hunting/fishing/camping sales tax holiday, restrictions on governmental net zero policies, and new voting thresholds for certain local millage actions. Staff estimated the bill would reduce general revenue by about $77 million in FY 2026-27 and about $50 million recurring. An amendment making the charter-school distribution change prospective starting July 1, 2026, was adopted. A late-filed amendment by Senator Gaetz on disability tax exemptions was withdrawn for lack of a fiscal analysis.
The charter school provision drew the most debate. Senator Jones and Senator Bernard raised concerns that expanding eligibility to charter schools authorized through alternate authorizers could reduce funding available to traditional neighborhood public schools and that the effective date did not give districts enough time to plan. Senator Avila argued the change corrected an omission from earlier legislation and ensured public schools, including charter schools, were treated equally. Several speakers supported the fiscally constrained county provisions, while the Florida Association of Counties urged grandfathering for counties that could currently opt out of the Live Local exemption and asked the committee to review language on millage thresholds and net zero provisions. SPB 7046 was ultimately reported favorably as a committee bill by a roll call vote.
The committee then took up SPB 7048, which updates Florida’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, and partially decouples from federal changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill addresses federal changes to bonus depreciation, Section 179 expensing, research and experimental expenses, business meals, and business interest deductions, with some provisions phased in or adjusted over time. The Florida Chamber testified in support of continued conformity but expressed concerns about administrative burdens and the bill’s partial decoupling structure. After brief debate, the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill by roll call vote, and the committee then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- state employees and state agencies to proactively look for efficiencies and cost savings for the taxpayer
- all of our state agencies to be proactively looking for efficiencies and tax and savings to the taxpayer
- so they can actually benefit whenever they provide a meaningful benefit and cost savings to the taxpayer
- To benefit the taxpayer. So, thank you for working with me.
- We have a lot of money that the state taxpayers pay for services for vendors for outsourcing all kinds
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability following adjournment of 2025 session 5/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It just stops Minnesota taxpayers from footing the bill for the insurance for that.
- So, it protects Minnesotans and it obviously protects the taxpayers. I will just add on that.
- </c><00:03:01.400><c> I</c> obviously uh protects the taxpayers.
- I obviously uh protects the taxpayers.
- for the taxpayers and the people<00:08:44.560><c> of</c><00:08:44.800><c> Minnesota.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 9th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Clarifying this issue will save time and taxpayer money.
- And I can just tell you that the fact that we are going to use taxpayer money and then charge them for
- You still deserve an answer, you're a taxpayer, you're a resident of the state of Texas.
- For private businesses that have nothing to do with taxpayer funds?
- That's not because they have the information that's valuable to the taxpayers, but because they have
Bills:
HB 111 , HB1545 , HB2145 , HB2467 , HB2520 , HB4136 , HB4181 , HB4214 , HB4218 , HB4219 , HB4359 , HB4437 , HB4822 , HB111
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/23/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> nearly or completely offsets taxpayers nearly or completely offsets taxpayers uh<00:48:17.280><c
- </c><00:48:32.880><c> in</c> offsets taxpayers swept obligation in offsets taxpayers swept obligation
- Could you residents as taxpayers.
- </c> a municipality can hold in taxpayer a municipality can hold in taxpayer funds?
- Save the taxpayers money.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- But their taxpayers' money for that fire district went to that small little fire station.
- They care about their local taxpayer dollars.
- That work is paid for by taxpayer dollars, and when it's paid for with taxpayer dollars, we think the
- That work is paid for by taxpayer dollars, and when it's paid for with taxpayer dollars, we think the
- But in order to do it, our costs to you, the public entity and the taxpayers, are going to go up.
Summary:
The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2025 session and focused on an overview of county and municipal home rule powers and state preemption. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Alex Rizzo and Vice Chair Griff Griffiths explained the constitutional and statutory basis for local self-government, the distinction between charter and non-charter counties, and how express and implied preemption limit local authority. Griffiths emphasized that home rule gives local governments broad power to address community needs, but the Legislature can override that authority through clear preemption, with courts ultimately deciding disputes. Representatives Holcomb and LaMarca added that local issues should generally be addressed locally first, but statewide standards can be appropriate when uniformity is needed or local action is ineffective.
The committee then heard from a panel representing counties, cities, business, and construction interests: Ginger Delegal of the Florida Association of Counties, Carolyn Johnson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca O'Hara of the Florida League of Cities, and Carol Bowen of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. Delegal and O'Hara argued that home rule is rooted in local autonomy, policy experimentation, and accountability to voters, and warned against broad or “vacuum” preemptions that remove local authority without replacing it with state regulation. Johnson and Bowen supported preemption when local rules create a patchwork that hurts statewide competitiveness, raises costs, or complicates business operations, citing examples such as labor rules, heat safety, permitting, and procurement preferences. The panel also discussed the 2023 local ordinances law, which requires business impact estimates and provides attorney’s fees in certain challenges, as a mechanism to resolve disputes locally before resorting to preemption.
Members questioned the panel about the 2024 heat-safety preemption and how to protect workers in the absence of local ordinances. Business representatives said existing OSHA duties and industry best practices already require employers to provide safe conditions, while local governments and the state should avoid inconsistent standards across jurisdictions. Another discussion centered on construction permitting, licensing, and local boards that may slow projects and increase costs; Bowen suggested eliminating redundant local fees and barriers while preserving statewide licensing and enforcement against bad actors. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational, with the chair inviting continued discussion on when preemption is appropriate versus when local governments should retain authority.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - State of the State Address
Transcript Highlights:
- strengthening public safety, supporting parents, and holding government accountable to the law and to the taxpayer
- Those policies strained our prisons, hospitals, and public services, and Arizona taxpayers deserve relief
- We must ask ourselves, should taxpayers continue subsidizing the data center industry?
- It seems like every day we learn about new shopping sprees happening at the expense of taxpayers: diamond
- Who knows what taxpayers will be footing the bill for tomorrow?
Summary:
The transcript is the opening joint session of the Arizona Legislature’s 57th Second Regular Session, featuring remarks from House and Senate leaders and Governor Katie Hobbs. House and Senate leaders emphasized a conservative governing agenda focused on affordability, public safety, parental rights, accountability, school choice, election integrity, and water policy, while also highlighting plans for tax cuts and cooperation across chambers.
Governor Hobbs centered her address on the “Arizona promise,” stressing affordability, security, and freedom. She highlighted prior actions on job growth, medical debt relief, housing, public safety, border security, water management, and economic development, and announced new proposals including a middle-class tax cut package, a capacity and efficiency initiative to save state funds, a new active management area for La Paz County, a Colorado River Protection Fund, elimination of the data center tax exemption, a housing acceleration fund, and an Arizona Affordability Fund funded in part by a short-term rental fee. She also called for more accountability in the ESA program and for renewing Prop. 123 to support public schools.
The governor and legislative leaders also addressed political violence, honoring retiring Senator Lela Alston and recognizing public safety and firefighting personnel. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken in the session; it concluded with the joint session being dissolved after the governor’s remarks.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - State of the State Address
Transcript Highlights:
- strengthening public safety, supporting parents, and holding government accountable to the law and to the taxpayer
- Those policies strained our prisons, hospitals, and public services, and Arizona taxpayers deserve relief
- We must ask ourselves, should taxpayers continue subsidizing the data center industry?
- It seems like every day we learn about new shopping sprees happening at the expense of taxpayers: diamond
- Who knows what taxpayers will be footing the bill for tomorrow?
Summary:
The transcript is the opening joint session of the Arizona Legislature’s 57th Second Regular Session, featuring remarks from House and Senate leaders and Governor Katie Hobbs. House and Senate leaders emphasized a Republican governing agenda focused on affordability, public safety, parental rights, tax cuts, election integrity, school choice, and holding government accountable, while also highlighting cooperation on water policy and border security reimbursement. Senate President Warren Petersen said the legislature would pursue a major tax cut, send an election integrity measure to voters, defend women’s sports and school choice, and continue negotiations on Colorado River guidelines.
Governor Hobbs framed her agenda around the “Arizona Promise,” stressing affordability, public safety, water security, housing, and economic opportunity. She highlighted prior-year accomplishments including job growth, medical debt relief, lower costs for child care and housing, public safety investments, and major business recruitment. She called for an immediate middle-class tax cut, more efficient government spending, and new initiatives including a Colorado River Protection Fund, elimination of the data center tax exemption, a housing acceleration fund, and an Arizona Affordability Fund financed in part by a nightly fee on short-term rentals.
Hobbs also announced a new active management area for La Paz County to address groundwater depletion, defended her administration’s water and housing policies, and urged renewed funding for public schools while criticizing the ESA program for lack of accountability. She called for bipartisan action on disaster relief after floods in Globe and Miami, and condemned political violence. No legislative votes were taken; the joint session concluded with the governor’s address and the session was dissolved.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- It simply is returning money, a portion of taxpayer dollars, to individuals to help offset that very
- Constituents have trusted us as stewards of taxpayer dollars, but yet our own comptroller's office admits
- Well, that's roughly $40,000 of taxpayer money per follower.
- I think the taxpayers certainly deserve this extra scrutiny on these dollars. Thank you.
- Again, to emphasize, the motivation of the proposal is to make a policy change that, for the taxpayer
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Summary:
The committee heard several tax and revenue-related bills. SB 1277, by Senator Grove, proposed a California Cost of Living Tax Credit modeled on the 2022 middle-class tax refund to provide direct relief to low- and middle-income Californians facing high housing, fuel, and utility costs. Supporters argued it would help families struggling with affordability, while opponents, including the California Tax Reform Association and CTA members, said California’s tax system already provides relief and that the bill would reduce General Fund revenue and harm schools. After extended debate, the bill was put on call and later failed on a 1-4 vote, though reconsideration was granted. SB 1287, by Senator Retado, would create a performance-based tax credit for short-line rail investments; supporters said it would improve freight efficiency, safety, emissions, and rural access, while opponents preferred direct grants. The bill was placed on call and later passed 5-0 to Transportation. SB 1407, by Senator Archuleta, would exempt military retirement pay and survivor benefits from state taxes; the author, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and veterans’ groups said it would help retain veterans and their economic contributions in California, while CTA and CTRA opposed on General Fund grounds. The bill passed 5-0 to Military and Veterans Affairs. SB 1349, by Senator Gonzalez, would direct the LAO to review major tax expenditures for effectiveness and impacts on schools and the budget; CTA and CTRA supported it as a way to increase accountability, and it passed 4-1 to Governmental Organization. SB 1120, by Senator McNerney, would extend the California Competes Tax Credit through 2035 and make credits refundable for certain strategic industries; business and industry witnesses said this would help startups and manufacturers monetize credits and attract investment, and it passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1275, also by Senator McNerney, proposed converting the state sales tax on vehicle purchases into a deductible vehicle license fee to reduce Californians’ federal tax burden; the LAO provided technical testimony, and the bill passed 4-0 to Transportation. The committee also heard SB 1078, by Senator Laird, to let Santa Cruz County voters consider a temporary local tax increase for health and safety-net services, but it was put on call. Later, the committee returned to SB 1314, by Senator Min, addressing youth tobacco and illicit smoke shop sales, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.