Video & Transcript Research : 'common expenses'
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TX
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- It makes it much more difficult and expensive for those projects.
- I think it's just common sense.
- House Bill 5545 is a common way to fill in an unintentional gap.
- system but still take care of their injured workers under injury benefit plans that pay medical expenses
- This bill is a common-sense fix to help employers and...
Keywords:
workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Finance Committee Budget Briefing (04/04/2023)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68mtXXmZE_w, 2026-07-02T03:39:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The Finance Committee will hold budget briefings on HB 1-A, making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, and HB 2-FN-A-L, relative to the state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures on Tuesday, April 4th, at 1:00 pm. in Representatives Hall., 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
OK
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- I just try to use some common sense.
- It's the Oklahoma Common Sense Act.
Keywords:
education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, youth entrepreneurship, tax exemption, small business, income tax, Oklahoma Youth Entrepreneurs Promotion and Development Act, HB3661, Oklahoma sales tax, sales tax exemption, revenue and taxation
OK
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- I just try to use some common sense since these equipment dealers have moved to Oklahoma.
- It's the Oklahoma Common Sense Act.
Keywords:
education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, youth entrepreneurship, tax exemption, small business, income tax, Oklahoma Youth Entrepreneurs Promotion and Development Act, HB3661, Oklahoma sales tax, sales tax exemption, revenue and taxation
Summary:
The Revenue and Taxation Committee met and first laid over House Bill 15.9 to the next meeting. The committee then unanimously advanced an executive nomination, James Burleson to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, after brief testimony from Sen. Pugh and Burleson’s comments about his private-sector, nonprofit, and community experience and desire to serve the state.
Members then considered several tax-related bills. House Bill 3986, expanding eligibility for the 24-month gross production tax exemption for wells completed using recycled water, passed 10-1 after questions about whether the change was retroactive. House Bill 3548, which would exempt small child-run businesses from certain taxes and permits up to a $1,000 gross-revenue threshold, passed 11-0 after questions focused on enforcement and adult involvement. House Bill 3661, removing the sunset on the forestry equipment sales tax exemption, passed 8-3 despite concerns about the lack of hard data supporting the incentive’s continuation.
The committee also passed House Bill 4346, creating reciprocity for agricultural sales tax exemptions for neighboring states, after discussion about verification methods, fraud prevention, and whether the Oklahoma Tax Commission could track out-of-state buyers; the bill passed 8-3. House Bill 3075, the “Oklahoma Common Sense Act” dealing with a post-penny environment and giving agencies and political subdivisions more time to update point-of-sale systems, was amended to set an effective date of November 1, 2026, and then passed 11-0. Finally, House Bill 4273, clarifying that certain R1 university aerospace research employees qualify for an aerospace tax credit, passed 6-5 after debate over whether the credit could create a broader domino effect for other professors and fields. The chair announced the committee would likely meet again the following Monday for its last meeting of the year, and then adjourned.
AZ
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- bill also limits any pregnancy-related child support order to direct medical and pregnancy-related expenses
- And that goes, pregnancy, there's plenty of expenses and difficulties there too.
- Abortion must never be treated as a pregnancy-related expense under child support law.
- I think we all have that common interest.
- Arizona currently bans a common, safe, and medically proven effective method of abortion.
Keywords:
felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, drive-by shooting, gun violence, firearms, felony, vehicle forfeiture, driver license revocation, drive by shooting, public safety, criminal penalties, education, funding, school districts, state aid, education reform
TX
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- Cook's bill sponsored by Vice Chair Senator Johnson, about the recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses
Keywords:
law enforcement, sheriffs, constables, contracts, county authority, business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process
TX
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- What this legislation does is it targets the lowest common denominator.
- Most of the common interventions used in severe alienation cases such as... ...what I've been through
- That's the common denominator.
Keywords:
business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support
OK
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- This is a common occurrence in other states with school choice programs.
- But again, it's a common supplementary service that is offered by other choice programs.
- The other question, qualified expense would be maybe supplemental materials.
- This is language that is in common usage in these different programs.
- We have never once given a 10% increase to common ed or higher ed.
Bills:
SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102
Keywords:
education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles
Summary:
The Revenue and Taxation Committee considered a long series of bills, many dealing with tax credits, property taxes, and tax administration. Early action included Senate Bill 1579, which creates a taxpayer bill of rights for ad valorem tax assessments by sending taxpayers a plain-language notice of existing rights; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 683, as amended, expanded the parental choice tax credit to cover certain supplemental educational services for private-school students, including tutoring and summer learning programs, but drew concerns about broad language and unequal treatment of public-school students; it passed 8-3 with one member not voting. Senate Bill 1389 proposed a $25 million increase in the parental choice tax credit cap; supporters said the program is nearing its limit and should grow gradually, while opponents cited lack of outcomes data and benefits flowing disproportionately to higher-income families and metro counties. It passed 10-2.
The committee also advanced several tax and property-related measures. Senate Bill 1387 would allow a sales tax refund when a vehicle is sold within six months of a purchase, even without a trade-in, and passed 10-2. Senate Bill 1390 extended and removed a cap on funding for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and related agencies, passing unanimously. Senate Bill 2063 would require the State Treasurer to publish more information about unclaimed property online; the Treasurer’s office opposed it over privacy and burden concerns, but the bill passed 7-3. Senate Bill 1829 reduced the motor vehicle excise tax on manufactured homes to align more closely with the tax burden on traditional homes, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1842 would let county treasurers offer a 12-month installment prepayment plan for ad valorem taxes; it passed 9-1.
Several other bills were debated on policy and accountability grounds. Senate Bill 1391 would require private schools participating in the parental choice tax credit to administer state tests and report results; supporters framed it as accountability for public tax dollars, while opponents argued it would undermine private-school autonomy and school-choice goals. It failed 5-7. Senate Bill 1398 created a capped tax credit for donations to certain nonprofits serving foster care, pregnancy resource centers, therapeutic care, and anti-trafficking efforts; members asked for clearer outcome measures, but it passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1212, addressing selective property appraisals in some counties, passed 9-1. Senate Bill 2158 would extend favorable tax treatment to health care sharing ministry contributions, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 102 clarified when remote workers and certain short-term workers owe Oklahoma income tax, with discussion focused on athletes, entertainers, public figures, and contract workers; it passed 10-0. Finally, Senate Bill 2060, a governor-requested housing infrastructure bill creating master development districts, was still being refined but passed 6-4 to keep it moving forward.
TX
Keywords:
HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education
TX
Keywords:
HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education
TX
Keywords:
HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education
OK
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- This is a common occurrence in other states with school choice programs.
- I just want some maybe clarification on some of these qualified expenses that we're adding.
- But again, it's a common supplementary service that is offered by other choice programs.
- So on page three under the list of qualified expenses, line 15, summer learning programs.
- But again, we've used what is common language to describe that particular service, Senator Irk.
Bills:
SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102
Keywords:
education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 1st, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
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- Right now, clothing is generally treated as a personal expense, even when it's clearly required for this
- bill just recognizes that if the job requires it, it's part of doing the job; it's not a personal expense
- bill just recognizes that if the job requires it, it's part of doing the job, it's not a personal expense
- Some expense. This bill doesn't expand spending.
- It just makes sure the law treats necessary, job-related expenses the right way. And with that, Mr.
Keywords:
constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, legislative attendance, task force, executive meetings, public meetings, confirmation process, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, absentee voting, incarcerated voters, voter registration, mail-in voting, election rights, felony conviction
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 24th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
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- House Bill 398 by Representative Zerang prohibits payment for lodging, meals, or incidental expenses
- It pays justices $1,500 a month extra in salary for living expenses in New Orleans.
- So they're getting $1,500 for expenses, but that obviously isn't enough.
- And even with that, hotels may be $400 a night, meals may be expensive.
- Well, Miami is expensive. Very expensive. I took my family there not too long ago, yeah. Okay.
Keywords:
court reporter, official court reporter, courts, judicial system, ethics, post-employment restrictions, cooling-off period, two-year waiting period, rehiring, reemployment, contractual services, former public employee, public employer, Louisiana ethics law, R.S. 42:1121, Act 532, lobbying, public service, statewide officials, compensation
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
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- that your suggestion of giving everybody a raise and then keeping them employed is probably more expensive
- employed is and then keeping them employed is probably<00:30:27.919><c> more</c><00:30:28.240><c> expensive
- </c><00:30:28.960><c> than</c><00:30:29.840><c> letting</c> probably more expensive than letting probably
- more expensive than letting them<00:30:30.559><c> come</c><00:30:30.799><c> back</c><00:30:31.120><c
- So, that is a huge expense for us in time and cost. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay.
Bills:
HB117, HB17, HB22, HB153, HB140, HB117, HB17, HB22, HB153, HB140, SB12, SB42, SB93, SB28, SB35, SB134, SB12, SB42, SB93, SB28, SB35, SB134
Keywords:
procurement, county commission, administrative savings, public services, government efficiency, HB17, municipal audits, municipal audit clarification act, municipal finance, local government, city council, mayor, city manager, Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, independent public accountant, annual audit, biennial audit, annual report, financial accountability, public records
TX
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- What is the unique commonality of these jurisdictions?
- So, what is the commonality from California to Washington that you have here that they needed to be in
- And the second pill, as I was listening, I think the word, the common word that we would use for what
- This is a common experience, and many survivors have also endured intimate partner violence, a context
- Nausea, fatigue, vomiting, headache, dizziness, hemorrhage, and hypertension are all far more common
Keywords:
trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life
MN
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- transferability is a critical component of the program since it serves as a mechanism to finance expensive
- The current process to get the exemption is cumbersome, expensive, and it increases liability to cities
- The current process to get the exemption is cumbersome, expensive, and it increases liability to cities
- Across the state, the current process to get the exemption is cumbersome, expensive, and it increases
- and we all can talk incredibly expensive and we all can talk a<01:24:42.600><c> good</c><01:24:42.760
Keywords:
property tax, exemption, leased land, public use, commercial property, HF632, Minnesota property tax, conservation easement, conservation restriction, assessed value, property valuation, tax assessment, real property, land conservation, farmland preservation, natural areas, riparian buffer, water quality, water quantity, county assessor
LA
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- Bill 145 by Representative Chassell, provides for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses
- survivors review benefit board allows an injured officer to apply for extraordinary medical and dental expenses
- white card so that we can get more information to understand about the fund, about the defined extra expenses
- And then, you know, all of these related medical expenses, ordinary and extraordinary, are within the
Bills:
HB82, HB143, HB145, HB160, HB222, HB430, HB445, HB490, HB603, HB619, HB670, HB672, HB763, HB773, HB781, HB810, HB874, HB981
Keywords:
DWI, driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, penalties, criminal justice, inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, firefighters, law enforcement, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, domestic violence, domestic abuse, battery of a dating partner, domestic abuse battery, strangulation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
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- We have done a lot for low-income families as regards child care expenses over the last several years
- expense expense incurred<01:40:25.719><c> uh</c><01:40:25.880><c> that</c><01:40:26.119><c> has</c><
- or dependent care expenses.
- child care expenses um or dependent<01:43:40.679><c> care</c><01:43:40.920><c> expenses</c><01:43:41.880
- um and and we dependent care expenses um and and we have<01:43:42.920><c> the</c><01:43:44.040><c> um
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
LA
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- And I guess to follow up on Representative Carver's question, I mean, how common are fraud complaints
- They're very common. They are.
- I think they probably can use the common household appliance, the hair dryer, to blow-dry hair when they
- It allows the Public Service Commission to regulate certain common carriers and public utilities, to
- But obviously when you have a redundancy of servicing, that adds an expense that may not need to be there
Keywords:
public utility, common carrier, regulation, Public Service Commission, New Orleans, constitutional amendment, distributed energy, energy storage, electricity demand, virtual power plants, reliability, hurricane resilience, esthetics, cosmetology, hair services, beauty industry, Louisiana regulation, Louisiana Economic Development, sunset law, legislative authority