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TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025 at 08:00 am

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Mar 20th, 2025

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's based on the number of bedrooms. It's based on income, and it's determined by zip code.
  • So it would be the assessment value can't go up more than 10% year over year.
  • Cannot go up more than 10% in a given year. Correct. OK.
  • This year, just about a month ago, it was held again.
  • During my 28-year career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which includes over 10 years as a
Bills: HB148, HB203, HJR30
Keywords: HB 148, Texas Education Code, Texas Education Agency, TEA, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, automated scoring, constructed response, open-ended answers, student assessments, state testing, standardized tests, public schools, education policy, assessment instruments, school accountability, test scoring, 2026-2027 school year, ad valorem tax
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cloud, and, obviously, a hot topic, hosted by the Alexandria-based Vaus in partnership with the Rochester-based
  • c> flow Rogers after 3 years in development flow Rogers after 3 years in development flow is<00:09
  • value for money over its unequal 30-year value for money over its unequal 30-year life<00:10:16.320
  • <00:21:11.080> energy and we are a Minnesota based energy and we are a Minnesota based energy
  • , $10 to $20 million a year.
Bills: HF1013, HF1598, HF1656, HF2162
Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (8-21-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (11-15-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance (2-8-23)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Mar 17, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 28

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • A number of years now, yeah, too long.
  • , which passed it this year in January.
  • or otherwise reflected in rates based on a test year or historical balance, to disclose specified information
  • We heard it last year. It got up to the governor.
  • after year.
Bills: HB2099, HB2263, HB2264, HB2330, HB2341, HB2492, HB2757, HB2782, HB2843, HB2889, HB2912, HB2915, HB2918, HB4025, HB4100, HCR2020, HCR2057
Keywords: water storage, long-term storage credits, groundwater management, drought contingency, Arizona water regulations, Colorado River, replenishment, groundwater savings facility, groundwater storage, underground water storage, active management area, irrigation non-expansion area, Arizona water law, water rights, water replenishment, recharge, water conservation district, multi-county water conservation district, CAP water, Central Arizona Project
Summary: The committee heard a series of water, energy, housing, and environmental bills, with several measures amended before passage. House Bill 2099, as amended, would limit long-term storage credits and related CAP water storage during declared Colorado River shortages; water utilities, CAP, Phoenix, and other water interests raised concerns about flexibility, contracts, and the law of the river, while the sponsor said the bill was intended to address shortage conditions. The committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed the bill 6-3. House Bill 2263, also amended, would restrict where Colorado River water diverted for replenishment in an AMA may be stored; CAP, tribal counsel, and AMWA opposed it as too restrictive and potentially excluding existing facilities, but the bill passed 6-3 after amendment. House Bill 2264, requiring the University of Arizona to promote Arizona history and the five Cs through the mining museum, passed unanimously. House Bill 2330 and House Bill 2341, both concerning certificates of environmental compatibility for energy projects, passed 6-3 after amendments expanding siting factors to include character of an area and known off-takers, respectively. House Bill 2918, which would end certain tax benefits for renewable energy and storage equipment after 2026, also passed 6-3. House Bill 2889, appropriating $1 million for uranium contamination monitoring and a statewide registry with tribal epidemiology partnerships, passed unanimously after discussion about moving the program to ADEQ and adjusting the reporting date. House Bill 2492, which would bar state and local urban growth boundaries that prevent new development, passed narrowly 4-3 with one present and two absent. House Bill 2782, focused on utility rate transparency and regulatory assets, passed 5-3 after a late amendment and a motion to suspend committee rules for amendment distribution. House Bill 4025, creating a study committee on gasoline and petroleum refineries, passed 6-3, and HCR 2057 supporting a geothermal permitting roadmap passed unanimously. HCR 2020, supporting housing developments outside designated service areas under certain groundwater conditions, passed 6-2. House Bill 4100, requiring notice to customers about potential water-rate increases if CAP water is lost, drew concerns about public confusion and negotiation impacts; testimony from municipal water users opposed the bill as too speculative and difficult to implement, and the transcript ends while that bill is still under discussion.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government May 19th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • and which would serve a one-year term.
  • Senate Bill SB2784 requires the directors elected in 2026 to draw lots to determine two-year and three-year
  • Many of these children, like the five-year-old girl and the 13-year-old girl from Belize, Who was forcefully
  • That same year, the...
  • It came about, about a year ago.
Bills: SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34, HB23, HB247, HJR34
Keywords: Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, repeatedly we're having these ag-designated properties have to come back year after year after
  • after year after year.
  • This is just eliminating repeating this year after year after year by this means.
  • It takes two years. The SBOE members are literally volunteers. It takes two years.
  • years?
Bills: HB2016, HB2104, HB2105, HB2288, HB2289
Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land
Summary: The committee began with member, staff, and page introductions, then heard reminders about public testimony limits. It first considered House Bill 2016, which would eliminate late-filing penalties when a tax return shows zero tax due. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent unnecessary fines on small businesses and individuals with no liability, while staff noted any fiscal impact would likely be minimal. The bill passed on an 8-1 vote, with one member opposing it on the grounds that current waiver procedures already exist and the change could weaken compliance incentives. The committee then took up House Bill 2104, which would bar county assessors from reclassifying agricultural property for four years after an owner prevails on appeal, unless there is a change in use, ownership, or parcel configuration. The sponsor and agricultural groups said the measure would reduce repetitive annual appeals and provide stability for ranchers and farmers, especially in urbanizing areas and in places affected by fallowing. County assessors opposed the bill, arguing that their offices are better qualified than the State Board of Equalization, that the bill could allow inaccurate classifications to persist, and that it relies too heavily on owners to report changes. After extensive testimony from the Maricopa County Assessor and the State Board of Equalization executive director, the committee approved the bill 5-4. Next, House Bill 2105 was heard. It would require advance notice of certain property inspections and provide inspection reports to property owners. The sponsor said the goal was to give owners a chance to be present for inspections and to receive the reasons for any denial of agricultural status. Assessors opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate and said they already communicate with owners through mail, door hangers, and other methods, but that a standardized report form does not currently exist. Supporters from the farm and ranch community said the bill would improve transparency and help avoid disputes. The committee passed the bill 5-4. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2289, which updates truth-in-taxation and election pamphlet language to reflect higher residential property values, including a new $400,000 example. The sponsor and the Arizona Tax Research Association said the changes would make taxpayer notices more accurate and noted the bill was similar to one that had previously advanced, but without a provision that contributed to a veto. No vote was taken on this bill in the portion provided.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 28th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Urban and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • A couple years back, I passed... HB68, which impacts property...
  • Years back, I passed the Albo and Property Protection Act, which basically said if you're from a communist
  • A few years back, they got the World Police and Fire Games coming, with 70 countries participating.
Bills: HB68, HB140, HB168
Keywords: foreign investment, agriculture, property rights, critical infrastructure, sanctions, HB140, private sewer systems, wastewater utilities, Public Service Commission, PSC jurisdiction, utility regulation, rate setting, rate consolidation, affiliated systems, common ownership, private utilities, sewer rates, wastewater management, Alabama utilities, Jefferson County Board of Health
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was not only on this committee, I chaired this committee for 12 years.
  • then when the change happened in 2010, he became... >> And then I elected... >> I was actually 12 years
  • Many of us have learned how to braid since we were about 5 years old.
  • > And<00:12:36.320> so<00:12:36.560> what<00:12:36.720> this were about 5 years
  • And so what this were about 5 years old.
Bills: SB183, SB160, SB183, SB160
Keywords: tribal police, law enforcement, reservation safety, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, indigenous rights, sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipal ordinance, resolution, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax administration, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, local government, tax exemption
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Taxes Committee 4/10/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh 33 years so far. But do you mayor? Uh 33 years so far.
  • I've been in the house 33 years. mayor. I've been in the house 33 years.
  • Every year the U.S.
  • 5-year term loan three and a half years 5-year term loan three and a half years early<00:49:08.880
  • It's a seven-year program. Um and 2029. It's a seven-year program.
Bills: HF2048, HF2360, HF2006, HF950, HF912, HF3140, HF2931
Keywords: individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • It’s twice every 10 years. And so the Chairman, U. Piner, asked... ...years.
  • Everything's based on... ...so many days prior to the election.
  • Yeah, it was the latter, like the 20-something of May two years ago, or three years ago now.
  • So yours is your... ...three years ago now.
  • So we... ...changed this a few years ago, so we did change it.
Bills: HB258, HB308, HB258, HB308
Keywords: primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, elections, voter registration, publishing requirements, cost-saving
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 13th, 2026

Appropriations

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/12/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • and the lowest thrown into the formula and the lowest base<00:37:58.960> is<00:37:59.200>
  • That printout is based on very preliminary information for the current school year.
  • Special education is a cost reimbursement-based formula.
  • next year. next year.
  • 10 years. 10 years.
Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099
Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 20th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • last year for passing it.
  • For the fourth year in a row, we've had the hospital rural investment, but thank you so much last year
  • <00:01:19.680> I<00:01:19.920> think much last year for passing it.
  • I think much last year for passing it.
  • outcome based funding for higher<00:09:18.640> education.
Bills: HB245, HB138, HB151, HB152, HB245, HB138, HB151, HB152
Keywords: inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision, perinatal care, prenatal care, maternal health
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an update of a memo that I requested several years ago.
  • three years because we think it's good practice to bid more often.
  • on 30 years, 25 and 20.
  • We're using it to fidelity, and that was rebid last year.
  • This is based on other states that have... is based on other states that have charter schools.
Bills: HB315, HB152, HB205, SB184, SB209, HB309, SB280, SB267
Keywords: sales tax, local exemption, Consumer Price Index, tax holiday, clothing tax exemption, school supplies, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, I grew up as an abused last year.
  • think further clarifies that it's based think further clarifies that it's based on<00:10:26.160>
  • of fraud prevention, our twice a year of fraud prevention, our twice a year forecasts<00:31:20.080
  • What we're trying to do here is create a formula based on wild projections that we don't know what they
  • happened over the last several years. happened over the last several years.
Bills: HF3676, HF3683, HF3395
Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID
Summary: The committee first approved minutes from February 19 and February 26, while skipping the February 24 minutes because of a drafting error that would be corrected later. It then took up House File 3676, a Safe at Home program bill described by Rep. Nash as arising from a constituent’s dangerous identity exposure and intended to tighten protections for participants, including allowing emancipated minors to enroll. Testimony from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the bill would clarify who may apply for a minor, require proof of guardianship, strengthen court findings before a participant’s physical address can be disclosed, increase penalties for harmful disclosure, prohibit discrimination based on participation, require state agencies to designate a Safe at Home contact person, allow use of the Safe at Home card as proof of residence for certain ID purposes, and require judge training. Members raised concerns about federal compatibility, constitutionality of court-related provisions, and the need for a fiscal note on the felony penalty. Several sections were noted as being removed or modified in a later engrossment, and the committee voted to re-refer HF 3676 to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The committee then heard House File 3683, which would direct the state budget forecast to include the estimated cost of fraud. Rep. Nash argued that fraud is a significant but unquantified drain on state resources and said the bill would adapt existing forecast language used for inflation to track fraud costs. Minnesota Management and Budget Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingi testified that fraud is unacceptable and that the agency works to prevent and detect it, but said the twice-yearly forecast is not the right tool for this kind of retrospective analysis. She explained that if fraud is identified, the forecast would reflect reduced spending through program integrity actions rather than a separate fraud-cost line item. The bill was moved and referred to the general register after a roll call was requested.