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CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight May 7th, 2025

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  • It is a 1.5% of general fund tax revenues.
  • The general fund taxes, everything that's above 8% of general fund taxes is considered excess capital
  • and the personal income tax.
  • So it ended up resulting in a refund to taxpayers.
  • What was the total amount of that refund that was provided?
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 26 Feb 6th, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Some of those you've heard during the campaign, the presidential campaign, about no tax on tips, no tax
  • on overtime pay. ...presidential campaign about no tax on tips, no tax on overtime pay, car interest
  • Another part of that refund, as you know, is that we’ve increased the grocery tax credit to $155 per
  • progressive tax system that taxes the lower-income individuals at a lower rate to now what we have is
  • a flat tax system.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 10th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

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  • as well as state ad valorem taxes.
  • as well as state ad valorem taxes.
  • It includes all sales and use tax on anything that would be normally taxed. Okay.
  • Was it about the utility tax?
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Bills: HB403 , HB399 , HB392 , HB403 , HB399 , HB392
Committee: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 1st, 2025

S/C on Workforce

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  • who steal, cheat, and lie with public contracts that are paid for by your constituents' hard-earned tax
  • adulthood, this population faces much lower lifetime earnings, harming economic productivity, threatening tax
Bills: HB669 , HB 1306 , HB3173 , HB3807
Committee: House S/C on Workforce
Keywords: healthcare, Medicare, insurance, financial assistance, families, wage theft, employers, penalties, Texas Workforce Commission, employee rights, employer database, worker rights, death investigation, emergency services, medical benefits, exposure claims, public safety, workforce development, TWC, youth workforce
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Apr 21st, 2026

Commerce

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  • I just thought it was a bit excessive to make a refund or credit.
  • You know, I think it was last year that we gave them the tax break on sales tax.
  • And that's not counting the other tax incentives they have.
  • You know, I think it was last year that we gave them the tax break on sales tax.
  • And that's not counting the other tax incentives they have.
Bills: HB267 , HB478 , HB617 , HB659 , HB800 , HB922 , HB924 , HB947 , HB1166 , HB1223
Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Keywords: home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 03/18/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires the tax tax revenues.
  • It requires the tax to terminate taxes.
  • of sales taxes or have the sales tax exemption?
  • of sales taxes or have the sales tax exemption?
  • The tax of course property tax burden.
Committee: Senate Taxes
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 5th, 2026

Finance

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, is that a tax or is that a user fee? I ask you. I don't know.
  • We don't want to raise the gas tax.
  • This bill expands a refundable tax credit, so that means that the company gets money regardless of whether
  • they pay any taxes or not, whether they have a tax liability or not, and this bill expands that.
  • tax credit so that means that the company gets money regardless of whether they pay any taxes or not
Bills: HB2014 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2165 , HB2202 , HB2305 , HB2321 , HB2399 , HB2403 , HB2416 , HB2418 , HB2446 , HB2601 , HB2615 , HB2620 , HB2812 , HB2939 , HB2940 , HB2955 , HB2957 , HB2960 , HB2992 , HB4026 , HB4049
Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026 at 12:45 pm

Washington House Floor Meeting

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  • amendment to actually make a personal income tax.
  • There were 786 specific tax exemptions statewide, providing relief from state and local tax sources.
  • So there's two of the bigger taxpayers or tax recipients of property taxes that will be seeing some savings
  • Income is frozen, but the property taxes keep going up.
  • I urge you to vote for this property tax reform bill.
Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002
Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Education

Education

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  • It is because of the ESA vouchers that are receiving my tax dollars.
  • The ESA vouchers that are receiving my tax dollars. So that's what I'm unhappy about.
  • The ESA vouchers that are receiving my tax dollars. So that's what I'm unhappy about.
Bills: SB1004 , SB1424 , SB1497 , SB1507 , SB1572 , SB1684 , SB1711 , SB1741 , SB1754 , SB1763 , SB1798 , SCR1012 , SCR1041 , SCR1051
Committees: Senate Education , Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference
Keywords: sex offender registration, sex offender registry, A.R.S. 13-3821, sexual offenses, public safety, GPS monitoring, electronic monitoring, transient offender, homeless registrant, online identifiers, internet identifiers, sheriff notification, Department of Public Safety, DPS, DNA collection, juvenile adjudication, kidnapping of a minor, unlawful imprisonment of a minor, lifetime registration, community notification
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • a higher ACT test threshold to access the same scholarship their parents have paid into with their tax
  • credit, and then they raised the tuition for those that are getting the tax credit.
  • credit, and then they raised the tuition for those that are getting the tax credit.
  • I just want to ask you one more time, does any money come out of the public education To fund this tax
  • It is when I say applications, I meant applications to the tax commission, so approved applications.
Bills: HB3674 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB3029 , HB2963 , HB3551 , HB2973 , HB3019 , HB3461 , HB2961 , HB3261 , HB3759 , HB3429 , HB3069 , HB3372 , HB3705
Committee: House A&B Education Subcommittee
Keywords: school resource officer, sexual assault training, law enforcement training, CLEET, school safety, mental health, continuing education, HB4326, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, Oklahoma's Promise, scholarship, tuition assistance, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, eligibility expansion, adopted students, foster care, DHS custody, child-placing agency, tribal custody
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Six - Tuesday, February 24

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And with that, I wanted to point out, taxes are not just income taxes and not just sales taxes and not
  • There are hidden taxes in that. Mortgage recording taxes.
  • There are hidden taxes in that. Mortgage recording taxes.
  • What entity can do so that the people that paid that tax are actually getting the refund rather than
  • What entity can it do so that the people that paid that tax are actually getting the refund rather than
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 108-1 roll call vote, and several points of personal privilege. Members observed moments of silence for fallen Christian County deputies and for Paul Jones, who died from a fentanyl overdose. The chamber also recognized Black History Month, with remarks on African American history and the ongoing struggle for freedom and dignity. Numerous special guests were introduced, including University of Missouri Truman School students, community and food advocates, local families, St. Louis Public Schools visitors, and other constituents. The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2682, which would extend existing school free-expression protections to political and ideological speech in K-12 public schools, while preserving guardrails against disruption, bullying, and unlawful conduct. Supporters said students should not lose First Amendment rights at school and that the bill would protect all viewpoints equally; opponents warned the language was too broad and could protect hateful or extremist speech, create confusion for schools, and undermine student safety. After extended debate, the substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. Members also advanced House Bill 2274, creating the Missouri Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to ease teacher certification reciprocity across states and help recruit teachers, including military spouses. Supporters said it would improve staffing and retention; one member objected to the fiscal note, while others noted the compact’s governing structure and potential benefits. The House likewise adopted an amendment and advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1883, which would exempt consignment auctions from sales tax and also include certain durable medical equipment language; debate centered on fiscal impact, fairness, and whether the bill would benefit the sponsor’s profession. Finally, House Bill 2085, a tobacco preemption bill, was introduced and explained as standardizing retail tobacco rules under state law while preserving existing local ordinances and local tobacco-21 policies; discussion began with concerns about local control and the scope of grandfathered ordinances.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

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  • tax credit.
  • The Department of Tax provided testimony before to avoid risks and abuses, to make the tax non-refundable
  • tax credit.
  • The Department of Tax provided testimony before to avoid risks and abuses, to make the tax non-refundable
  • The Department of Tax provided testimony before to avoid risks and abuses, to make the tax non-refundable
Committee: House Economic Development & Technology
Summary: The Committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on HB 976, a measure related to incentives for renewable fuels, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Supporters said the bill would help close the cost gap between renewable and conventional fuels, strengthen Hawaii’s energy security, support climate goals, and encourage local economic development. Testifiers from Pono Pacific, PAR Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines, the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pacific Biodiesel, Aloha Carbon, and others described ongoing or planned projects, local feedstock development, and potential benefits for agriculture, waste diversion, and emissions reductions. Several testifiers also discussed proposed amendments. The Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition said it wanted to remove the import tax credit, eliminate the aggregate cap increase to avoid additional state funding, and revise local-production language to rely on a carbon-intensity threshold rather than location-based preferences. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii raised technical concerns about the bill’s administration, including prorating credits if the cap is exceeded and the feasibility of a 30-day filing window. Some supporters urged keeping solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, as eligible feedstock, while Energy Justice Network opposed that approach and also urged removing GMO-related language and waste-based feedstocks because of environmental and toxic emissions concerns. Opposition testimony focused on the bill’s cost and feasibility. Energy Justice Network and Ted Metros argued the measure could become a large subsidy for a refinery and questioned whether Hawaii has enough land and water to produce meaningful quantities of biofuel locally. Metros also criticized the refundable credit structure and said the state should not bear the cost for what he described as a benefit largely tied to tourism and imported fuel. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the chair later noted the committee had received 13 testimonies in support, 18 in opposition, and seven comments, and then invited further discussion on cost allocation and lowering caps to broaden participation.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Dec 16th, 2025 at 09:08 am

Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

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  • tax package, and it provided tax relief in a comprehensive tax relief measure.
  • cut Taxes or raise taxes.
  • income tax, and a corporate income tax.
  • We tax beer differently than we tax wine, which is different than we tax gasoline.
  • We tax corporations differently than we tax people, and we tax people differently than we tax other people
Committee: Joint Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 26th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this would be in addition to the penny on the sales tax.
  • And if that limit was exceeded, then it would result in a refund mechanism, either a tax credit or a
  • direct payment refund.
  • But from 2019 to 2021, state tax collections were 20.7%. State tax collections were 20.7%.
  • Rush, refunding transaction notifications. Question comes on adoption of the amendment.
Summary: The Senate considered and amended House 4769, a major higher education bond bill titled an act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher education transformation (the BRIGHT Act). Members adopted a series of amendments funding deferred maintenance and capital projects at public colleges and universities, including MassBay Community College (HVAC and window replacement), Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Springfield Technical Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Worcester State University, Quinsigamond Community College, Roxbury Community College, UMass Boston, Middlesex Community College, Salem State University, Berkshire Community College, and MCLA. Several amendments were rejected, including proposals related to a sustainable hand hygiene program, board membership, and some other institutional or policy changes, while a number of amendments were held or withdrawn. The bill ultimately advanced through third reading and was passed to be engrossed by a unanimous roll call, with senators emphasizing the need to address deferred maintenance and modernize higher education facilities statewide. A major floor debate centered on an amendment by Senator Tarr to dedicate $300 million of Fair Share surtax revenue to K-12 education. Supporters argued that many school districts face rising costs, minimum aid, and an outdated Chapter 70 formula, and that the amendment would create a marker for future reform. Opponents said the Commonwealth already dedicates substantial surtax and other funding to K-12 education and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After a roll call, the amendment was rejected. The Senate also rejected several Tarr amendments on fiscal safeguards, equity analysis, bond covenant requirements, and Chapter 62F taxpayer protections, while adopting others related to UMass Gloucester Marine Station housing and coastal erosion work, and to modernizing Massachusetts State College Building Authority bonding and office-location rules. The chamber also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger, who was remembered for his service, leadership, and community ties. Before adjournment, senators took brief statements on other issues, including a call for greater awareness of rare diseases and the need for improved access to diagnosis and treatment. The Senate also approved extension orders giving committees additional time to report on pending environmental and municipal bills, and it set its next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 26th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this would be in addition to the penny on the sales tax.
  • And if that limit was exceeded, then it would result in a refund mechanism, either a tax credit or a
  • direct payment refund.
  • But from 2019 to 2021, state tax collections were 20.7%. State tax collections were 20.7%.
  • Rush, refunding transaction notifications. Question comes on adoption of the amendment.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Feb 23rd, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • and accessing the tax credit. ...are enrolling in a private school and accessing the tax credit.
  • This bill will be another tax cut.
  • This bill will allow for a refund when a buyer pays sales tax on a new vehicle purchase when there is
  • And just like when we first passed the tax credit program, it took us a year to sit down with the Tax
  • Currently, Oklahoma tax law allows favorable tax treatment for traditional health insurance.
Bills: SB683 , SB1579 , SB1389 , SB1387 , SB1390 , SB1391 , SB2063 , SB1829 , SB2060 , SB1842 , SB1398 , SB1212 , SB2158 , SB102
Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation
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.