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• Yes, and if they can contact all these taxing entities or have those taxing entities tell them. and give
• tax increase above the threshold?
• Well, we don't know what the tax rate is going to be because the tax rate should be going down as the
• And so I'm not trying to cut off the notice or cut off the information going out to the folks.
• Is going to property taxes, and then you have additional advocates for lower property taxes.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• Hey, the state, you are cutting, you say you are cutting billions of dollars of property tax, but we
• We can cut taxes responsibly while still protecting our community.
• Now, for cities like Fort Worth, which have prioritized tax cuts for years, we think that a 2.5% growth
• In nine years, we've cut the tax rate by $0.185, including this year's proposed tax cut to 67 cents,
• Well, I can tell you, two years out from the largest property tax cut in Texas history that...

Bills: HB17, HB23, SB 10

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

Bills: HB247, HB317, HB318, HB253, HB271, HB135, HB247, HB317, HB318, HB253, HB271, HB135

Keywords: Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, age verification, parental consent, consumer protection, app store regulations, data privacy, Internet filters, digital safety, minors protection, civil liability, device manufacturers, obscenity, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption

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• That part of that tax cut included a path to zero, which is a triggered tax cut.
• We've had 9 revenue failures in the last 25 years we've now cut $1.3 billion in taxes since 2020 alone
• The latter of which would have cut income taxes while the state was facing a $900 million deficit.
• And I think having some future tax cut is not part of that.
• This would reverse a future tax cut that is, as yet, we don't know when it would happen.

Bills: SB1302, SB1389, SB1401, SB1776, SB1809, SB1858, SB1985, SB2053, SB2148

Keywords: income tax, tax rates, revenue certification, Oklahoma Tax Commission, state budget, education, tax credit, school choice, private school, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, insurance, taxation, premium, home office credit, healthcare, teacher tax credit, income tax credit

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• cuts that really matter to families. ...to deliver middle-class tax cuts that really matter to families
• </c><01:25:03.920><c> cuts</c><01:25:04.360><c> that</c> would deliver middle class tax cuts that would
• deliver middle class tax cuts that was<01:25:04.679><c> the</c><01:25:04.920><c> exact</c><01:25:05.400
• </c><01:27:06.040><c> cuts</c><01:27:06.920><c> that</c> to deliver middle class tax cuts that to deliver
• middle class tax cuts that really<01:27:07.600><c> matter</c><01:27:08.000><c> to</c><01:27:08.280><

Bills: HF1833, HF148, HF1127, HF1227, HF1681, HF1974, HF1106, HF1016, HF2197

Keywords: sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness

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• </c> sales tax, matters. sales tax, matters.
• Whether they're income taxes, sales taxes, or wealth taxes, these policies have their merits and trade-offs
• tax.
• </c><00:58:37.800><c> room</c><00:58:37.960><c> cuts,</c> With bed cuts and operating room cuts, With
• </c> through this tax. through this tax.

Bills: HF4841, HF4234, HF3697

Keywords: Hennepin County, sales tax, health care facilities, ballpark improvements, tax revenue, HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund

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• This is a targeted tax relief for seniors, and it is very beneficial for seniors because it cuts across
• taxes equals the levy.
• property taxes.
• taxes.
• In general, however, we don't like the idea of doing more tax cuts.

Bills: SB23, SJR85

Keywords: homestead exemption, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax relief, school district taxes, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, disabled homeowners, age 65 or older, school finance, tax exemption increase, local school taxes, property tax exemption, homestead tax relief, voter approval

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 23 and its companion constitutional amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 85, both by Senator Bettencourt. The bills would increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000, which proponents said would significantly reduce property taxes and help seniors and disabled Texans age in place. Bettencourt and supporters described the measure as part of a broader property tax relief package, estimating combined savings of about $950 for over-65 and disabled homeowners when paired with other recent homestead exemption changes. Witnesses largely supported the proposal. Testimony in favor came from a lawyer, a private citizen, Texas Realtors, the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and the Texas Association of Builders, all emphasizing relief for fixed-income seniors, housing stability, and the ability to remain in their homes. Several witnesses noted rising property taxes, medical costs, and the challenges seniors face in moving or affording home modifications. One witness from Every Texan said a flat homestead exemption is the most equitable way to cut property taxes, but argued against additional tax cuts generally, favoring a circuit-breaker approach and warning that permanent tax cuts could reduce funding for schools and other needs. The committee also discussed data showing many over-65 homeowners already pay no school property taxes in some counties and that the proposed changes would increase that share. After closing public testimony, the committee voted on the measures. Senate Bill 23 was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-0 vote, and S.J.R. 85 was also reported favorably by a 7-0 vote. The transcript also shows Senate Bill 898 being laid out and passed unanimously earlier in the meeting, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar.

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• They're paying the fuel tax.
• That would not be paying the gas tax, or it does pay the gas tax and would not get the hybrid tax.
• They don't have to pay any taxes anymore. to pay taxes.
• They didn't have to pay any of that tax. Everybody else had to pay the tax.
• tax.

Bills: HB214, HB217, HB514, HB593, HB618, HB732, HB908, HB961, HB1010

Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, senior citizens, homestead exemption, Louisiana Constitution, motor vehicles, local fees, transaction fees, funding

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• Downstairs, they were saying, "Oh, they want to give some more tax breaks."
• I ain't saying tax someone else; I'm saying we can't get no more of them breaks now because we got needs
• All right, this is a sales and use tax. This is to get them in sync with each other.
• Number one, we have a fair amount of local sales tax exemption bills that have been put in this committee
• I don't know if it's going to work or not, but it's to deal with all the local sales tax exemptions for

Bills: SB1, SB83, SB159, SB160, SB1

Keywords: workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities

Bills: HB527, HB580, HB28, HB3, HB360, HB425, HB354, HB527, HB580, HB28, HB3, HB360, HB425, HB354

Keywords: liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, HB580, Alabama Healthy Schools Act, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school meals, cafeteria, vending machines, fundraising sales, food additives, artificial dyes, ultra-processed food, processed food ban, student health, child nutrition

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• To be taxed annually on items that sales tax has already been paid for is a more...
• When you owned a business, did you pay franchise taxes? Yes. Real property tax? Yes.
• Business personal property tax? Yep. Federal income tax? Yes, sir. Sales tax? Yep.
• This is an intangible... personal, what kind of tax? Property tax? Yes.
• It is in the tax code. But your bill would simply. take it out of the tax code.

Bills: HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135, HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

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• It's not subject to state income tax.
• It's a benefit for teachers because that retirement is not subject to state income tax; it's sitting
• Then they can roll it into an IRA or another tax-separate account at the end.
• I don't know if there's some tax issues or anything with that. We've never looked at that.

Bills: SB45, SB73, SB169, HB243, SB177

Keywords: athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, catastrophe savings account, catastrophe fund, storm savings, disaster savings, hurricane, windstorm, floodwaters, hail, tornado, property insurance, homeowners insurance, insurance deductible, FORTIFIED

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• Uh, HB 360 is a second amendment sales tax holiday.
• holiday. uh second amendment sales tax holiday. uh will<00:07:48.160><c> be</c><00:07:48.240><c> the
• So, this bill will actually exempt them from all sales taxes, and it also has a provision in it that
• Member, please call the next bill. sales taxes and it also has a a sales taxes and it also has a a provision
• sales and use tax consideration is a tax sales and use tax exemption<00:12:12.240><c> for</c><00:12:

Bills: HB187, HB98, HB360, HB394, HB398, HB388, HB187, HB98, HB360, HB394, HB398, HB388

Keywords: school safety, emergency response, training, public safety, Alyssa's Law, law enforcement, scholarship, tuition assistance, dependent education, Alabama, blackout license plate, HB360, Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, sales tax holiday, firearms, guns, ammunition, bullets, primers, gun accessories

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• This theft also robs Texas of vital tax revenue, undermining our state's economic stability.
• It clarifies our authority ensuring we can protect businesses and preserve state taxes.

Bills: HB201, HB272

Keywords: disabled veteran, partially disabled veteran, veterans property tax exemption, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, surviving spouse, appraisal district, Tax Code, local government revenue, homestead portability, service-connected disability, veteran benefits, Texas property tax, residence homestead, disability rating, disaster response, financial assistance, helicopter, municipalities

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• To an omnibus tax package.
• Me getting a direct tax credit for my personal income tax will be a good incentive.
• tax at all.
• our tax system is set up.
• taxes.

Bills: SB12, SB13

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, tax deduction, gross receipts, coinsurance, managed care, 996, all

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• This bill is about fairness, transparency, and common-sense protection in our local sales tax audits.
• It's about fairness, transparency, and common-sense protection in our local sales tax audits.
• This bill does not prevent audits; it does not weaken tax enforcement.
• And really, the only other thing it does is it allows an agreement between the tax collector and the
• We cut some P1 and reallocated. We did some Priority 2.

Bills: HB2, HB3, HB799, HB1039

Keywords: capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, boiler safety, inspection, licensing, state fire marshal, operating certificate, regulations, local sales tax, local use tax, sales and use tax, tax audit, local collector

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• A few years ago... ...before I was at the legislature, Pinal County did a tax, and the voters of Pinal
• Goldwater Institute then sued the county after the county started to collect the taxes.
• Pinal County collected up to about $80 million worth of taxes that the voters wanted to go to the roads
• , not the consumers who the tax got passed down to.
• So we paid into this tax.

Bills: HB2065, HB2066, HB2071, HB2106, HB2237, HB2258

Keywords: appropriation, housing, Apache Junction, affordable housing, rehabilitation, blight abatement, broadband, fiber optic, technology, connectivity, infrastructure, rural development, workforce hub, health services, transportation tax, county excise tax, regional transportation authority, public transportation authority fund, regional transportation fund, ADOT

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• . ...from the tax revenues.
• House Bill 1508 repeals the Texas franchise tax. tax once and for all.
• state tax collections.
• eliminating the tax.
• And out of Texas residents who pay the franchise tax, 65% of that is... ...taxes paid by the top two

Bills: HB 105, HB982, HB1483, HB1508, HB2575, HB3646, HB3993, HB4083, HB4580, HB4725, HB5169, HB5511, HJR73, HJR102, HJR174, HB3746, HB4240

Keywords: economic development, job creation, energy, tax incentives, technology investment, ad valorem taxes, elderly, disabled, low-income, tax limitation, homesteads, Texas Tax Code, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, residential real property, home improvement, energy efficiency, energy-efficient upgrades, HVAC

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• Most of that stuff is taxed when you buy it.
• All those products are going to get taxed when you sell them. It's just another layer of tax.
• tax, including tax on inventory, stands out as a negative factor when businesses consider expanding
• Current law allows a taxing unit to levy an unrestricted interest and sinking property tax rate to generate
• It does permit a taxing entity to adopt an interest and sinking taxing rate higher than the minimum rate

Bills: SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.

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• In fact, you know, we've had a supermajority on property tax increases of 60% since for 10 years now,
• It's a local bill that extends the reauthorization period for the street maintenance tax for the city
• The street maintenance tax, or SMR is, a special sales tax in the tax code used by some cities to repair
• by the voters unless voters reauthorize the continued collection of the tax in an election.
• The city can also avoid shifting the financial burden to property taxes or other funding mechanisms.

Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school