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• tax rebate on the purchase of certain items used in aerospace facilities and activities.
• Certainly, what we're doing here today puts us in that space: a sales tax rebate or exemption on the
• Whatever the assessed value is, probably using the tax assessment, that's probably what they would base
• So, again, you're giving it back into public use, and you're bringing them back onto the tax rolls for
• Yeah, I mean, you know, there is a local sales and use tax, so, so yeah, so that's not included in this

Bills: HCR35 , HB440 , HB515 , HB543 , HB614 , HB1010 , HB1039 , HB1088 , HB1122 , HB1179 , HB1200

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: tax delinquency, property sale, rehabilitation, Louisiana State Law Institute, legislation, homestead exemption, property tax, parish governance, Louisiana Constitution, voter approval, adjudicated property, real estate, political subdivisions, property sales, government authority, residential lease, tax credit, property valuation, Louisiana constitution, disaster response

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• One more thing, really important, that I think all of us can agree on. Amen.
• One more thing, really important, that I think all of us can agree on: Go Hawks.

Bills: HB1175 , HB1376 , HB1500 , HB1796

Keywords: HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas

Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared present. The chamber then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer, followed by approval of the previous day’s minutes without objection. Under messages from the Senate, the clerk reported that the President had signed House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407 and Resolution 8407. The Speaker then signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407. The House also agreed to treat the bills, memorials, and resolutions on the day’s introduction sheet as first-reading items and refer them to the appropriate committees. No substantive debate or bill action occurred beyond these procedural steps. Representatives Ortiz-Self and Abbarno announced that the Democratic and Republican caucuses, respectively, would meet after adjournment. The House then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15.

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• To tell us what it does? Or to answer any questions about the tax.
• And decreasing taxes, the tax year would allow us to.
• The tax code allows cities to use lawful sources of revenue, one of which is local sales tax, to do what
• . of our districts that are funded by sales and use tax.
• Those districts use that sales and use tax solely for the only things they can do, which is either fire

Bills: HB134 , HB135 , HB 1109 , HB 1243 , HB1392 , HB1399 , HJR99 , HB134 , HB135

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location

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• So as we are aware, sales tax revenue is used for your police, your fire, your streets, your repairs,
• So as we are aware, sales tax revenue is used for your police, your fire, your streets, your repairs,
• of the AOC fund and then use it.
• Tell us about your >> Good afternoon, sir. Tell us about your bill. bill. bill.
• Is it time for us?

Bills: SB182 , SB251 , SB252 , HB74 , HB159 , HB292 , SB182 , SB251 , SB252 , HB74 , HB159 , HB292

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill

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• I have a small town in my area that says to us in the city of Alabama.
• </c> to us in the city of Alabama. to us in the city of Alabama.
• So as soon as the property is put in use into the affordable housing, then the property taxes kick in
• So we're going to try to put those properties back to use and get them back on the tax rolls.
• they are in Alabama, and so they give a big break for property taxes in other community land trusts

Bills: SB32 , HB404 , SB105 , SB32 , HB404 , SB105

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

Keywords: machinegun, enhanced sentencing, homicide, manslaughter, assault, public safety, HB404, Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, cosmetology, barbering, makeup artist, makeup application, lash artist, brow artist, lash/brow permit, esthetician, salon licensing, studio licensing, mobile salon, mobile studio

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• </c> deadly force in the state of Alabama. deadly force in the state of Alabama.
• </c> any opposition using previous roll. any opposition using previous roll.
• Two counties in the state of Alabama who use CAJA volunteers, Marshall and Madison, had to use that name
• Also,<00:45:39.480><c> Alabama</c> Also, Alabama Also, Alabama is<00:45:41.000><c> currently</c><00:45
• </c> Alabama and what that how that works. Alabama and what that how that works.

Bills: SB118 , SB203 , HB420 , HB414 , HB363 , HB405 , HB261 , HB263 , HB327 , HB348 , SB118 , SB203 , HB420 , HB414 , HB363 , HB405 , HB261 , HB263 , HB327 , HB348 , HB228 , HB282 , SB273 , HB7 , SB296 , SB199 , SB47 , SB204 , HB80 , HB11 , HB192 , HB228 , HB282 , SB273 , HB7 , SB296 , SB199 , SB47 , SB204 , HB80 , HB11 , HB192

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, Baldwin County, local bill, education funding, school tax, privilege license tax, county tax revenue, municipal school board, Baldwin County Board of Education

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• When property is removed from the current use classification, back taxes plus interest must be paid by
• I'm speaking in support of HB 2100, which is modeled on the proven progressive tax already in use in
• I want to thank the sponsor of the bill for listening to us and understanding that an additional tax
• by taxing only the biggest companies and uses those funds to protect the programs working families rely
• It takes these employers that provide us jobs for our economy, and it taxes them so badly that even Microsoft

Bills: HB2334 , HB2140 , HB2326 , HB2100

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: cash transactions, pennies, currency adjustment, economic impact, consumer protection, tax exemption, governmental transfer, agriculture, land use, property tax, emergency medical services, levies, healthcare funding, local government, taxation, excise tax, large companies, payroll expenses, minimum wage, Well Washington fund

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• When property is removed from current use classification, back taxes plus interest must be paid by the
• Nobody's used that authority because it requires the city to give up their existing tax revenue that's
• At the core of the problem for Washougal was the requirement for us to relinquish our taxing authority
• At the core of the problem for Washougal was the requirement for us to relinquish our taxing authority
• Passage of Senate Bill 5995 would ensure our tax dollars are never used to undermine the livelihoods

Bills: SB5903 , SB6037 , SB5983 , SB5995 , SB6016 , SB6066

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: cemetery districts, elections, local governance, public policy, administrative procedures, fire protection, districts, emergency services, funding, legislation, tax exemption, land transfer, governmental entity, property tax, current use classification, zero emission, cargo handling, port district, environmental impact, grant allocation

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• And now he's saying not only are you going to pay the tax, you're going to prepay the tax.
• your federal tax.
• pay the tax in the next year.
• your federal tax.
• pay the tax in the next year.

Bills: HB1175 , HB1376 , HB1500 , HB1796

Keywords: HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas

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• One more thing, really important, that I think all of us can agree on: Go Hawks. Amen.
• One more thing, really important, that I think all of us can agree on: Go Hawks.

Bills: HB1175 , HB1376 , HB1500 , HB1796

Keywords: HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas

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• This would, uh, open up this not a new industry, but it'll allow us to use what infrastructure we already
• This would, uh, open up this not a new industry, but it'll allow us to use what infrastructure we already
• For instance, uh, in West Alabama, we have some uh coal methane wells, for instance. >> Yes, sir.
• This would put it in use and have it much more operational and controlled. >> Okay, I've got another
• for water and such in that and use for water and such in that matter,<00:04:02.720><c> to</c><00:04:

Bills: SB174 , SB174

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, SB174, alternative energy, alternative energy wells, alternative energy facility, geothermal, geothermal energy, subsurface energy, energy storage, energy capture, energy generation, hydropower, solar energy, oil and gas well conversion, well conversion, plugging and abandonment

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• The US Supreme Court back in the 80s had a case called the Chevron case where they basically said The
• It's just a way for us to get another benefit to our folks. folks. Senator, Mr. Chairman.
• Chair, nobody has treated me as well as you used to treat me in judiciary. He was a good chair...

Bills: SB248 , SB242 , HB44 , SB266 , HB44

Committee: Senate State Governmental Affairs

Keywords: Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, APA, administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, contested case, state agency, regulatory power, individual liberty, statutory interpretation, rule interpretation, license revocation, license suspension, tax assessment, tax refund, administrative appeal, circuit court, Montgomery County

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• </c><00:06:46.000><c> Ellie</c> Alabama. Ellie, would you stand? Ellie Alabama.
• </c> with us this week. Any other guests? with us this week. Any other guests?
• North Alabama Land Trust, $250,000. North Alabama Land Trust, $250,000.
• University of West Alabama,<00:24:24.080><c> $2,974,000.</c> Alabama, $2,974,000.
• Alabama, $2,974,000.

Bills: HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

Bills: SB325 , HB513 , SB357 , HB513 , HB626

Committee: Senate Tourism

Keywords: youth residential facilities, abuse prevention, law enforcement, video surveillance, civil penalties, record keeping, child rights, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission

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• Can you lead us in a prayer? Sure. Let's pray.
• the resources of the state are used efficiently.
• We also use that data to inform We also use that data to inform our report to the commission that the
• Um, and then finally, there's more to do for us to be... ...finally, there's more to do for us to be
• So, we came up with the "How Alabama Compares" initiative.

Bills: SB197 , HB140 , SB214 , HB214 , HB147 , HB270 , SB73

Committee: House Fiscal Responsibility

Keywords: business regulation, nonprofit entities, electronic filing, merger agreements, limited liability companies, partnerships, property transfer, termination fees, 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

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• by a population far larger than is used by a population far larger than our<00:34:43.720><c> tax</c>
• A local sales tax for us is the most equitable funding mechanism available, as we can then share the
• c> A local sales tax for us is the most A local sales tax for us is the most equitable<00:40:40.600><
• This local sales tax would then allow us to reduce that property tax levy or that local burden on our
• tax would then allow us to reduce sales tax would then allow us to reduce that<01:07:02.560><c> property

Bills: HF4094 , HF3390 , HF3813 , HF3583 , HF3751 , HF4324 , HF4789 , HF3596 , HF4033 , HF4424 , HF4053

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

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• Under the current law, a site is eligible for Growing Alabama funding must be owned by a single economic
• allows for various procedures and reporting requirements for organizations that apply for the Growing Alabama
• It'll be on the Alabama channel. >> Okay. >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. No problem. Yeah.

Bills: SB289 , HB395

Committee: House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: economic development, tax credits, local organizations, Growing Alabama Act, infrastructure improvements, intermodal facilities, agricultural centers, liquor, mark up fee, Alcoholic Beverage Control, wholesale sales, state regulation, cost of merchandise, 1136, house, all

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• This is a focus for us on this... This is a focus for us on this, and so it would add a $5 tag fee.
• But I don't want us to levy a fee and have everyone… want us to levy a fee and have everyone opt out
• This is an opportunity for us to bring in additional industry.
• Existing law allows for tax… Existing law allows for tax credits to support the A.B.L.E. deductions.
• A tax deduction, it's just like the college council program.

Bills: HB52 , HB89 , HB141 , HB52 , HB89 , HB141

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• I believe all the revenue from this tax should be used to manage our waste problems, as was originally
• I believe all the revenue from this tax should be used to manage our waste problems, as was originally
• Counties may use a waste tax assessment, landfill fees, service charges, revenue from material sales,
• may use a waste tax allocations counties may use a waste tax assessment<00:20:10.120><c> uh</c><00:20
• He explained that sales tax laws say that if an item is to be used in the home, it is exempt.

Bills: HF1359 , HF1829 , HF290 , HF1933 , HF926

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: solid waste management, resource management account, environmental fund, taxation, Minnesota statutes, homestead, property tax, classification, disability, resort properties, recreational use, commercial property, tax refund, estimated tax, interest on refunds, income tax, corporate franchise tax, S corporation, partnership, corporation

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• That makes certain that if you have a property that you believe Is unfairly taxed by virtue of the use
• But locally determined appraisal rules are what is used by school districts to levy and collect taxes
• annually, and that allows us to continue offering a competitive tax rate while maintaining the services
• So that revenue gap will force us to either cut core services or raise the tax rate, and those are really
• code that makes the administration of the tax code and the process more effective. clear for us and

Bills: HB329 , HB361 , HB546 , HB1547 , HB1745 , HB2786 , HB3235 , HB3370 , HB3575 , HJR83

Committee: House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Keywords: appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use