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• The appraised value was just over $58 million, and the final sale price was...
• ’s no applicant or sale or lease of the land, it’s up to the state.
• On your screen, you'll see our general sale and auction process.
• A land sale fee? Madam Chair, Mr.
• “I have the list of sales over the last five years.

Summary: The committee first heard an Auditor General presentation on the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s sunset review. The audit found the board generally met some licensing requirements, but it did not timely investigate and resolve 49 of 159 complaints in fiscal year 2024, and it did not fully comply with conflict-of-interest disclosure and filing requirements. The Auditor General also noted the board lacked a formal process to verify continuing education compliance. The board’s executive director said the agency had already corrected some conflict-of-interest issues, was working to improve complaint handling, and would implement all 21 recommendations. A veterinarian representing the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association supported the board and said the profession is also working to address the shortage of large-animal veterinarians. The committee then voted to recommend continuation of the board for eight years, until July 1, 2034. The committee next received the Auditor General’s sunset review of the Arizona State Land Department. The audit identified three major problem areas: the department had not updated its required five-year disposition plan for state trust land since 2011, it had not adjusted agricultural rental rates to reflect market conditions for many years, and it had not consistently inspected mineral-related leases and permits before releasing reclamation bonds. The Auditor General said these issues risked lower returns for trust beneficiaries, lost revenue, and public safety hazards, and made 18 recommendations in the performance audit plus 34 additional recommendations in the sunset review. The department agreed to implement or partially implement nearly all recommendations and said it had begun a mass appraisal process. State Land Commissioner Robin Zahid then testified that the department was making operational improvements, including rulemaking updates, stakeholder outreach on water-use policy, a new customer-service status bar, and process changes for land sales and mining applications. She defended the decision not to renew the Fondomonte leases in a transportation basin, citing the high value of groundwater and the trust’s fiduciary duty. Members questioned her about agricultural lease water charges, the status of a water policy framework and addendum, the lack of a formal expedited review process, the Fondomonte reimbursement payments for improvements, and the department’s handling of a high-profile land auction tied to the Coyotes arena proposal. Several members also asked for follow-up information on pending residential housing applications, acreage, administrative fees, and third-party contractors.

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• Dogs and cats for sale.
• This bill would prohibit the sale of dogs or cats from these sources.
• Paperwork viewed, the website listened to the sales pitch.
• This bill will shut our stores down. 90% of our sales are pet related.
• Sales-based financing involves a... certificates of judgment.

Bills: HB 12 , HB149 , SB229 , SB1361 , SB1749 , SB1897 , SB2113 , SB2566 , SB2677 , SB1652 , SB2327 , SB2344 , SB2696 , HB12 , HB149

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

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• Also, to be clear, the federal law has set the age of sale for tobacco sales to 21.
• So that's my sales pitch for it.
• This is just cost of collections for the park sales tax as the sales tax goes up.
• Page 43 is the same thing for the soil and water sales tax.
• We've got a better number here based on their sales.

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

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• So the nature of the bill, as you can see on line 575, is that the bill diverts 2.75% of the sales tax
• So the nature of the bill, as you can see on line 575, is that the bill diverts 2.75% of the sales tax
• discuss that they didn't feel like they were not getting their sales tax diversion.
• </c><00:02:16.760><c> tax</c> questions about diversions on sales tax questions about diversions on sales
• I know there was some talk earlier in the session about a county sales tax diversion.

Committee: Joint Finance

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• in</c><03:28:12.359><c> the</c> an increase in alcohol sales in the an increase in alcohol sales in
• </c> affecting sales affecting sales nationally<03:28:49.840><c> so</c><03:28:50.080><c> on</c><03:28
• On page 22, the FY 24 sales by customer type and category just to show you where our sales come from.
• </c><03:38:58.920><c> by</c> billion on page 22 the uh 24 sales by billion on page 22 the uh 24 sales
• ><c> 71.5%</c><03:39:07.640><c> of</c> have the retail sales that are 71.5% of have the retail sales

Summary: The Department of Safety presented an overview of highway fund and unrestricted revenue collections, focusing on the Division of Administration, the Road Toll Bureau, and the Division of Motor Vehicles. Amy Newbery explained that the main unrestricted funding sources are highway funds and general funds, with highway fund revenue of about $263 million in FY 2024 and a FY 2025 projection of $261.2 million. She said revenue growth has been modest and has not kept pace with costs, creating structural deficits that required general fund transfers of $50 million in FY 2022-23 and another $10 million in FY 2024-25 to balance the fund. Jennifer Hall described Road Toll operations, including motor fuel tax collection at the distributor level, compliance enforcement, and licensing for fuel distributors, transporters, IFTA carriers, and oil discharge/pollution control. Members asked about IFTA, dyed-fuel enforcement, the possibility of using the state forensic lab for dyed-fuel testing, and whether audit positions had been filled; the department said it recently hired a part-time fuel enforcement officer, still uses IRS testing, could explore lab testing, and had no audit vacancies. Hall also discussed factors affecting fuel-tax revenue, including gas prices, crude oil forecasts, weather, tourism, GDP, and inflation, and said FY 2024 road toll revenue was $127.5 million, above plan, with FY 2025 projected at $127.71 million. The committee then turned to DMV-related revenues. Newbery said motor vehicle registration revenue was $93.1 million in FY 2024 and is projected at $90.4 million in FY 2025, with the state share going directly to the highway fund. Members asked about the state/town fee split, the five-year registration cycle dip, the distribution of registration revenue by vehicle weight category, and the impact of electric-vehicle surcharges; the department said the five-year dip is still occurring and will fade over time, and it would follow up on the weight-category breakdown. The presentation also noted that driver-license revenues have stabilized, inspection revenues remain steady, plea-by-mail revenue was added to the highway fund in FY 2024, and general fund revenues tied to the department are relatively small and have declined as some functions moved to OPLC. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• The counties, most of the counties do not receive property, I mean sales tax. Do you get sales tax?
• There is no restriction on the growth of sales tax.
• My revenues from sales tax exceeded property tax.
• We get zero sales tax.
• What's your sales tax increase? What's your percent revenue sales tax in Austin?

Bills: SB9 , SB 9

Committee: Senate Local Government

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• </c><00:15:40.600><c> tax</c> because uh you think sales tax because uh you think sales tax exemptions
• </c> identifies is really not about sales identifies is really not about sales taxes<00:26:54.080><c>
• </c><00:45:01.640><c> tax</c><00:45:01.920><c> is</c> state sales tax is state sales tax is eliminated
• Smith kind of take the lead on this there sales tax redemptions... sales tax, that one is...
• </c><01:20:57.480><c> tax</c> take the lead on this there sales tax take the lead on this there sales

Committee: House Taxes

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• , then the court orders that sale.
• I understand that Wayfair is the federal jurisprudence that applies local sales taxes to online sales
• This is because many online sales have long been subject to sales tax, right?
• And I say that... ...because many online sales have long been subject to sales tax, right?
• to the inflated sales prices.

Bills: HB2780 , HB4029 , HB4030 , HCR2052

Committees: House Ways & Means , House House Ways & Means Committee of Reference

Keywords: judicial foreclosure, tax lien, redemption rights, excess proceeds, property auction, income tax, federal tax conformity, revenue analysis, legislative session, tax reporting, municipal fees, county fees, utility rates, moratorium, tax classification, local government, inflation, economic stability, tax increases, cost-of-living protection

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• Yeah, I understand sales tax.
• Well, I'm hoping that if we can collect sales tax at point of sale—excuse me?
• Well, I'm hoping that if we can collect sales tax at point of sale—excuse me?
• Our scratcher sales are flat.
• And our actual sales... And our actual sales exceeded by $23.7 million, so that was a carryover.

Committee: House Budget

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• , the general sales tax from, I don't know, general stores.
• I did have some slides about sales tax because we did some very important things in the sales tax reform
• ... ...about sales tax because we did some very important things in the sales tax reform as well.
• The sales tax changes.
• When you look at the digital sales tax collections and you see sales taxes up, but you also have to be

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee met on March 10, 2026, for a series of informational presentations rather than bill hearings. House Fiscal Division staff reviewed the state’s tax structure, the 2024 third special session tax reform package, and the Revenue Estimating Conference process. They explained the move to a 3% flat individual income tax, a 5.5% flat corporate income tax, the higher standard deduction and retirement-income exclusion, the repeal of several deductions and credits, the repeal of the corporate franchise tax, and the expansion of the sales tax base to certain digital goods. Staff also walked through tax exemption data, showing the size of exemptions relative to collections, and discussed forecasted revenue gaps in the out years, including the effect of the scheduled sales tax rate reduction and the return of transportation-related revenues to their prior dedication. Members asked about declining mineral revenues, digital sales tax collections, corporate collections, and the impact of tax credits and exemptions. Division of Administration and Legislative Fiscal Office staff said lower oil and gas prices, long-term production declines, and the timing of corporate payments were major factors in revenue trends, and that it will take at least another year or two of tax returns to fully understand the reform’s effects. They emphasized that corporate collections are still below the $600 million threshold that affects the state general fund and Revenue Stabilization Fund, though the forecast remains $900 million. The committee also discussed surplus and excess revenues, the distinction between discretionary and non-discretionary spending, and how current-year and prior-year balances are allocated under the constitution. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the relationship between Ways and Means and Appropriations. Chairman McFarland stressed that new fiscal-note bills can force cuts elsewhere if revenue is not available, and urged members to coordinate early with fiscal staff before advancing costly legislation. Members also asked how pending constitutional amendments on teacher pay and inventory tax might affect the budget; staff said the teacher stipend proposal is not currently funded in the executive budget and that the inventory tax proposal would mainly affect local governments and any reimbursements from the Revenue Stabilization Fund if approved. The committee then heard from Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bouchoux, who reported strong results from recent reforms, including $92 billion in capital investment, 37,000 new jobs, a record year of announcements, a top-10 corporate tax climate ranking, and a pipeline of 189 active projects representing nearly 42,000 potential jobs and $280 billion in potential investment. Members praised LED’s work and discussed the need to pair economic development with workforce training, infrastructure, and predictable tax policy.

Transcript Highlights:

• So let's jump down to the last, the other side of the equation on sales tax.
• But something that flies a little bit under the radar is sales tax distributions.
• And so the sales tax has been a way to help offset that growth, right?
• Because you see good sales tax growth.
• So sales tax is still growing.

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:

• ABOUT THE LIVE LOCAL ACT SPECIFICALLY BUT WHAT I WILL POINT OUT IS THE TOP THREE BOXES THERE, THE SALE
• SO VERY MUCH IN THE ASPECT OF THE STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND SALE PROGRAM.
• SO WE HAVE TO TAX EXEMPTION, SALES TAX REBATE SO IF YOU'RE USING BUILDING MATERIALS FOR AFFORDABLE TAX
• THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE SALE. DO YOU USE ANY SALE FUNDS FOR WITH LIVE LOCAL?
• HOWEVER IT IS DUE ON SALE REFINANCE OR NON-OWNER OCCUPANCY. AMI'S.

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• We are be funded with a local sales tax.
• Um, and I advocated for this sales tax.
• I was very excited about this sales tax vote.
• </c> Um and I advocated for this sales tax. Um and I advocated for this sales tax.
• </c><00:14:30.400><c> tax</c> I was very excited about this sales tax I was very excited about this sales

Summary: Representative Hicks presented House File 4194, which would change how Rochester’s approved local option sales tax funds could be used for a regional athletics facility. Hicks argued the city’s 2023 ballot materials promised substantial community and stakeholder engagement and an indoor/outdoor community recreation complex, but that the project shifted to an outdoor-only plan without meaningful public input. She said the bill was needed to center Rochester residents’ voices and prevent a precedent of approved projects being changed after the vote. Rochester City Council President Randy Schubring opposed the bill, saying the city is following the 2023 authorization and building as much as possible within the approved funding. He said the ballot question passed with 53% support and urged the committee not to overturn local election results, while asking lawmakers to work with the city and Rochester delegation on the remaining funding shortfall. Testifier Kamau Wilkins also opposed the city’s current direction, saying voters were promised indoor recreation facilities but are now getting mostly outdoor baseball diamonds, which he described as a bait-and-switch. Several members supported Hicks’ concerns, saying legislators have a duty to ensure local sales tax projects match what voters were told. Representative Lee raised a broader issue about legislative oversight of local option sales taxes and referenced a possible St. Paul-related fix. Hicks closed by saying she supported the tax originally but no longer believes the project matches what voters approved. The committee then laid House File 4194 over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.

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• , Dealer reporting of crime gun traces, multiple firearm sales, thefts, and losses; prohibiting the sale
• Prohibiting the sale of extremely dangerous weapons.
• , and ending future sales of certain military-grade weapons.
• , and ending future sales of certain military-grade weapons.
• , and ending future sales of certain military-grade weapons.

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered an invocation, and handled several announcements and courtesy motions, including excusing some members and relaxing the dress code. The chamber then adopted committee reports on several bills, including Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 30, and Senate Bill 43. It then moved to third reading of Senate Judiciary Committee substitute for Senate Bill 17, the “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act.” SB 17 was read at length and explained by Senator O’Malley and co-sponsor Senator Bergman as a gun crime prevention measure aimed at dealer security, employee training, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, inspections, and a ban on future dealer sales or transfers of certain firearms and accessories, including high-capacity magazines, .50-caliber rifles and cartridges, gas-operated semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines, and machine guns. Supporters argued the bill targets the retail-to-criminal pipeline, improves accountability, and would help reduce gun trafficking and violence. Opponents argued it infringes on constitutional rights, would not stop criminals from obtaining guns, and would burden law-abiding citizens and dealers. The chamber then debated Floor Amendment No. 1 by Senator Brantley, which would have struck Section 7, the portion banning certain weapons and devices. Supporters of the amendment said Section 7 was the most constitutionally vulnerable part of the bill and would likely be litigated, while opponents said the section was central to the bill’s purpose and consistent with Second Amendment case law. The amendment failed on a roll call vote, 15-22. A second amendment by Senator Block, which would have exempted certain under-21 employees from the bill’s age restriction if they were military members, veterans, or had completed hunter safety or 4-H programs, was then taken up and debated, with supporters emphasizing military training and youth firearms education as evidence of responsibility.

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• These sales comprise approximately 3,600 acres and $977 million in winning bids.
• On your screen, you'll see our general sale and auction process.
• A land sale fee, Madam Chair, Mr.
• It takes four years to take a subdivision from raw land to the first home sale.
• I have the... ...I have the list of sales over the last five years.

Summary: The Joint Natural Resources and House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committees of Reference heard the Arizona Auditor General’s sunset review of the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. The audit found the board generally met some licensing requirements, but it did not timely investigate and resolve 49 of 159 complaints in fiscal year 2024, and it did not fully comply with conflict-of-interest disclosure and filing requirements. The Auditor General also identified weaknesses in continuing-education verification and other sunset-factor areas, and the board agreed to implement all 21 recommendations. Board staff said complaint volume has risen sharply since the pandemic, that the board’s process is slower because every case goes through an investigative committee and then the full board, and that it has already corrected some conflict-of-interest issues and is adding tools to improve continuing-education audits. The committee then heard testimony from the board’s executive director and from the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. The executive director emphasized the board’s public-protection mission, described the shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and said the board is working to improve efficiency through a new e-licensing system and staff training. Members asked about the shortage of large-animal veterinarians, complaint backlogs, and whether the board could do more to recruit rural practitioners; the board said it lacks direct recruiting authority but supports multiple licensure pathways and loan-assistance efforts. The veterinary association supported the board’s oversight and said it is also working on rural and large-animal workforce issues through partnerships and advocacy. The committee then voted to recommend continuing the board for eight years, until July 1, 2034. The committee next took up the Arizona State Land Department, beginning with the Auditor General’s presentation on the department’s sunset review and prior special audit. The audit found the department had not updated its required five-year disposition plan since 2011, had sold more than 48,000 acres without an active plan, had allowed agricultural rental rates to go unchanged since 2006 despite market increases, and had not consistently inspected mineral-related leases or properly managed reclamation bonds. The Auditor General said these issues created risks of lost revenue, reduced transparency, and public-safety hazards, and recommended 18 corrective actions in the main review plus 34 additional recommendations on other issues; the department agreed to most recommendations but declined to adopt a written policy for commissioner-initiated land sales. Commissioner Robin Sahid said the department is working through audit recommendations, has created a rules team, improved its customer portal, and is pursuing new policies on water use, transportation-basin leases, and disposition planning. Members questioned the department about agricultural leases, groundwater valuation, the Fondomonte leases and reimbursement for improvements, the canceled Coyotes land auction, backlog and processing times, and the use of consultants and administrative funds. The commissioner said the department had over 2,000 applications in queue when she arrived, that it has made progress reducing the backlog, and that it is conducting stakeholder outreach on water-efficiency standards and lease addenda. No final vote on the land department continuation was taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> the next source is motor vehicle sales the next source is motor vehicle sales tax.<00:18:22.799>
• </c> from the regional sales tax. from the regional sales tax.
• And then the aircraft sales tax, just sales tax on sale or purchase of aircraft.
• ><c> tax,</c><00:21:36.799><c> just</c><00:21:37.039><c> sales</c> then the aircraft sales tax, just
• sales then the aircraft sales tax, just sales tax<00:21:37.440><c> on</c><00:21:37.600><c> sale</c><00

Committee: Senate Transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• THIS IS STRICTLY THE VOLUME OF CONDO SALES IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
• THE BLUE LINE REPRESENTS THE PATTERN OF SALES VOLUME IN THIS TIME.
• THE ORANGE LINE IS REPRESENTING THE MEDIAN SALES PRICE.
• THE STATE OF FLORIDA SALES TRANSACTION VOLUME FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS.
• WE HAVE SEEN A FLATTENING IN THE SALES PRICES.

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• Madam Chair and members, article three is the sales, excise, gross receipts, and local sales tax article
• excise gross receipts and local um sales excise gross receipts and local sales<00:49:34.880><c> tax<
• </c> distribution uh share for uh local sales distribution uh share for uh local sales taxes<01:04:35.440
• Paul local sales tax first to the St.
• </c> regressive tax like this like the sales regressive tax like this like the sales tax,<02:08:47.360

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• </c> voters approve local sales taxes? voters approve local sales taxes?
• Now, if we were to say we don't want to extend the sales tax or we want to remove the sales tax, all
• Paul local sales tax revenue.
• Paul local sales tax revenue.
• Paul local sales tax revenue.

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• </c> would uh qualify for the tax the sales would uh qualify for the tax the sales tax<00:11:01.639><
• Pollock maybe had a clarification. um currently the sales tax exemption um currently the sales tax exemption
• </c><00:48:36.079><c> tax</c> consumption under current law sales tax consumption under current law sales
• </c><01:14:44.560><c> tax</c> HF 769 which would extend the sales tax HF 769 which would extend the sales
• </c><01:26:12.800><c> tax</c> a look at the um current um sales tax a look at the um current um sales

Committee: Senate Taxes