Video & Transcript Research : 'charitable giving'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You want to give me a real short explanation of what it is on, on how it's funded.
- we could give you a better answer probably, um, I have to talk about let's talk about that.
- I'm not really, and I want to get the witnesses up, and I'll give the chance to respond.
- I'm sorry, I, I give everybody latitude here. I don't care what people look like.
- Senator Flores, give me a number. Senate Bill 250, Mr. Chairman, Senate Bill 250 or?
Bills:
SB 250, SB 375, SB 536, SB 845, SB 1633, SB 1944, SB 1957, SB 2081, SB 2137, SB 2262, SB 2299, SB 2419, SB 2452, SB 2522, SB 2549, SB 2594, SB 2605, SB 2631, SB 2639, SB 2675, SB 3029, SJR 60, HB 22, HB 1392, HB 2525
Keywords:
municipal annexation, railroad, adjacent areas, local government, property rights, healthcare provider, Harris County Hospital District, hospital funding, healthcare services, public health program, home loans, nurses, veterans, public servants, Texas Heroes program, low-interest loans, social workers, housing assistance, SB 1633, Texas Tax Code
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Gaming, May 14, 2026 - PM
Select Committee on Gaming
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, then it's charitable gaming. Well, then it's charitable gaming. Tamara, are you presenting?
- charitable purpose. charitable purpose.
- That's a charitable purpose. That's a charitable purpose.
- give back to our community. give back to our community.
- And then give 50 away to the charity and then keep 50, or 50 away to the charitable purpose, and then
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Taxes Committee considers HF169 3/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
- source of Revenue 96% of all charitable source of Revenue 96% of all charitable gaming<00:02:51.120
- not eliminating taxing on charitable not eliminating taxing on charitable gaming<00:05:25.960>
- flesh out what those uses are and give flesh out what those uses are and give us<00:26:35.399>
- <00:31:07.080>
organizations lot of these charitable organizations lot of these charitable- <00:36:53.640>
out able to give out able to give out $39,000<00:36:55.720>worth <00 - flesh out what those uses are and give flesh out what those uses are and give us<00:26:35.399>
Summary:
The committee took up House File 169, which would change the tax structure for charitable gambling. Representative Robbins offered and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, described as a technical correction to ensure sports-themed tip boards are not inadvertently taxed under the bill. Robbins then presented the bill as a way to replace the current tiered combined net receipts tax on charitable gambling with a flat 5% rate, arguing charities were being overtaxed and that prior promises of relief had not been fully delivered.
Chair Stevenson pushed back on several of Robbins’ factual claims, correcting the record on the status of E-pull tabs, the share of charitable gambling revenue they represent, and the amount of tax relief already enacted in 2023 and 2024. He said E-tabs were not eliminated, that the revenue split between paper pull tabs and E-tabs is closer to 45/55, and that charities had already received a $15 million tax cut plus savings from reduced developer fees. Robbins responded that the changes still significantly reduced revenue and that the bill was intended as a middle-ground approach.
Testimony largely came from charitable gambling and veterans groups in support of the bill. Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities of Minnesota said nearly 1,000 charities depend on charitable gambling, cited high taxes and fees, and said many organizations were seeing revenue declines after the new E-pull tab rules took effect. Dr. Christy Jano of the American Legion Department of Minnesota said charitable gambling funds support veterans, youth, and community programs, and that a flat 5% tax would help posts continue those efforts. Members asked about the size of the revenue drops and how much gambling proceeds go to overhead and operating costs; Jenner said the losses varied by organization and that it was too early to know the long-term effect, while Jano said some expenses are used for property taxes and building upkeep. The committee then moved on to additional testimony, including Tim Angstrom, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 25th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Where there is injury, give us pardon. Where there is doubt, give us faith.
- Where there is sadness, give us joy.
- I would rather give large relief.
- But the bill we have is to give small relief to some people, and I want to give that small relief to
- I'll give you time to make sure the amendment's on the screen.
Keywords:
property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 25th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Senator Nathan Johnson Jul 30th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Giving them another chance? We want to give them this right.
- That's exactly what we want to give them.
- And also, we believe... is that by giving, affirmatively giving the authority to the Attorney General's
- You don't have to give your money to them.
- Senator, thank you so much for or give me the opportunity to give some perspective.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I don't think we're giving them enough help to act quicker. So a whole lot in that.
- Abuse is limited by virtue of the fact that they can walk across the street and get anything that gives
- A gallon-sized bag of narcotics and just to give them as many just keep them out of pain.
- Let me give you the challenge with regulation. I've heard we're going to do five milligrams.
- Give the ladies up front a break and I think a couple of people have some meetings.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you wish to give public testimony or provide written testimony, just register your position today.
- We'll have to give Adam a nickname now. He can't compete.
- Oh, give me some on the House. Okay, that's fine. All right.
- As long as it stays a "May" and gives the counties the discretion, we are okay.
- Senator Paxton, would you give me 30 seconds because I kind of like to vote this bill out.
Keywords:
Lake Houston, dredging, maintenance district, flood control, environment, public works, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code, unincorporated areas, right-of-way, public highway, parking lot, livestock sales, live animals, vendor regulation
TX
Keywords:
Lake Houston, dredging, maintenance district, flood control, environment, public works, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code, unincorporated areas, right-of-way, public highway, parking lot, livestock sales, live animals, vendor regulation
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- At that time, New Hampshire was amongst the lowest states in the country for charitable giving.
- At that time, New Hampshire was amongst the lowest states in the country for charitable giving.
- At that time, New Hampshire was amongst the lowest states in the country for charitable giving.
- New Hampshire will no longer be number 24 in the country for charitable giving.
- huge impact charitable gaming has created. to kind of give a voice from the outside to kind of give a
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on HB 530, a bill to increase funding for New Hampshire’s Affordable Housing Fund. Representative Jessica Lontine, the sponsor, described the state’s housing crisis, citing high rents, low vacancy, and the lack of affordable units. She said the bill would double the annual transfer-tax deposit into the fund from $5 million to $10 million, and she later presented an amendment to hold the Education Trust Fund harmless by directing the housing-fund deposit from remaining revenue after that trust fund is funded. She also explained a prospective appropriation idea tied to a possible future sale of the Laconia State School property, with the goal of supporting community housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Much of the testimony focused on the shortage of accessible and supportive housing for people with disabilities and aging family caregivers. Lontine, Ben Saul of Visions for Creative Housing Solutions, Lori McIntosh of Our Place NH, and Maddie Mandelbaum all described the difficulty families face in planning for adult children with disabilities as parents age or die. They emphasized that many people need not only affordable housing but accessible, supportive settings, and they argued that state investment would help nonprofit providers build such housing and prevent homelessness or inappropriate institutional placement. Several witnesses also noted that existing projects rely on capital funding and that operating revenues are limited because residents often depend on SSI and Medicaid.
Committee members asked questions about the fiscal impact of the bill and amendment, including whether the proposal would shift money from the general fund or education trust fund and whether the Finance Committee should have final say over spending priorities. Lontine said she understood those concerns but argued that housing should be prioritized. Housing Action New Hampshire’s Tom Duroza also testified in support of the bill, saying the state’s housing shortage is driving record prices and vacancy rates below 1%, and that the Affordable Housing Fund has leveraged more than $500 million in private investment and helped build thousands of rental homes. He said his organization supported the underlying bill but had not yet reviewed the amendment. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- to charitable missions.
- to charitable missions.
- In addition, we're currently working on another large bill to give our charitable gambling organizations
- In addition, we're currently working on another large bill to give our charitable gambling organizations
- Representative Duran asked whether he could give a definitive answer on whether charitable gambling is
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House military and veterans division approves bill to remove e-pull tab restrictions 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- went to charitable missions.
- only 126 million went to charitable only 126 million went to charitable missions<00:26:50.320>
- to 4.57 billion meaning charitable to 4.57 billion meaning charitable gambling<00:26:55.559>
- Representative Aran: So you can't give me a definitive answer of whether or not these charitable gamblings
- <00:37:12.160>
gambling gambling or these charitable gambling gambling or these charitable - to 4.57 billion meaning charitable to 4.57 billion meaning charitable gambling<00:26:55.559>
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House File 733, which would restore electronic pull-tab features such as open-all, free play, bonus games, and similar functions that were restricted in 2023. The bill’s supporters, including representatives of Allied Charities of Minnesota, the American Legion, and a Bloomington school activities foundation, argued that the 2023 changes reduced revenue for charitable gambling operations and, in turn, cut funding for veterans programs, youth sports, food shelves, school needs, and other local community services. Several supporters cited early revenue declines since the new rules took effect, including double-digit drops and one example of a Bloomington site reporting a 29% year-over-year decline overall and a 44% drop in e-tab revenue. They also argued that restoring the features would help charities without meaningfully increasing casino play.
Opponents, including Citizens Against Gambling Expansion and the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association, said the bill would expand slot-machine-like gambling in neighborhood bars and restaurants and increase problem gambling and related social harms. They argued the features in question mimic slot machines, are especially concerning in non-age-restricted locations, and would amount to a major expansion of gambling. The tribal representative also said the 2023 clarification was appropriate, that charitable gambling revenues do not translate efficiently into mission funding, and that tax relief or other policy changes would be better ways to help charities than restoring the disputed features.
The chair reminded testifiers to keep comments neutral and not partisan. After testimony, a member discussion began, with Representative Ray Rower thanking the testifiers and expressing support for their work. The transcript excerpt does not show a final vote or disposition beyond the bill being recommended to be re-referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- source of Revenue 96% of all charitable source of Revenue 96% of all charitable gaming<00:03:17.159
- property taxes out of charitable property taxes out of charitable gambling<00:25:39.840>
um flesh out what those uses are and give flesh out what those uses are and give us<00:27:01.440>- <00:31:33.080>
organizations lot of these charitable organizations lot of these charitable- <00:37:19.680>
out able to give out able to give out $39,000<00:37:21.760>worth <00 - <00:31:33.080>
Keywords:
HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I was going to have you come up and give the negative so we can give the positives.
- So, this is just charitable organizations. Um, what is charitable?
- charitable and uh RS SA723-L. charitable and uh RS SA723-L.
- Um, and I think there's going to be a lot of charitable organizations that speak after me who might give
- you also a charitable organization? you also a charitable organization?
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- For charitable gambling under statutes, certain charitable organizations are authorized to conduct charitable
- For charitable gambling under statutes, certain charitable organizations are authorized to conduct charitable
- For charitable gambling under statutes, certain charitable organizations are authorized to conduct charitable
and charitable and charitable gambling and charitable and charitable gambling and in<01:31:30.560we charitable and charitable gambling we charitable and charitable gambling we have<01:31:54.320
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 5/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- fellowship while helping charitable fellowship while helping charitable organizations<00:01:09.640
- 49.560>
drops <00:01:49.920>with drops, charitable fundraising drops with drops, charitable - little things that a charitable little things that a charitable association<00:04:00.640>
can - lot<00:09:23.200>
of give scholarships, a lot of give scholarships, a lot of scholarships - updates outdated limits to charitable updates outdated limits to charitable organizations<00:10:
Summary:
The meeting was a press event and advocacy push for HF 4090 and SF 4515, bills that would modernize Minnesota’s charitable meat raffle rules. Speakers, including Amanda Jackson of Allied Charities, Rep. Jim Nash, Sen. Judy Seeberger, and Sen. Zach Duckworth, argued that the current ticket and prize limits are decades old and no longer reflect inflation or current meat prices. They said raising the ticket cap to $5 and the prize limit to $200 would help charitable organizations keep raffles attractive and financially viable without expanding gambling overall.
Testimony from representatives of the American Legion and a youth wrestling club emphasized that meat raffles help fund veterans’ programs, youth sports, scholarships, travel costs, and other local needs. Speakers also said the events support bars, restaurants, and local meat markets, and that the money stays in the community. Several lawmakers described the proposal as bipartisan and noncontroversial, while also criticizing efforts to tie it to other legislative disputes. One speaker said the Senate had just taken a procedural step to bring the bill directly to the floor, and another said the conference committee report had failed but could still be revived.
The event concluded with a mock meat raffle demonstration and a call for a clean vote on the legislation. No formal committee vote on the bill was taken during the transcript, but the speakers said the measure remained alive procedurally and positioned for further action in the Senate and House.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legalizing Sports Betting in Minnesota – Senator Jeremy Miller Feb 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- giving in their communities.
- <00:04:42.759>
giving <00:04:43.039>in than they do in charitable giving in than they - do in charitable giving in their<00:04:43.400>
communities <00:04:43.919>and <00:04:44.080 - Number one, it would help benefit those charities with tax relief so they can give more charitable donations
- Number one, it would help benefit those charities with tax relief so they can give more charitable donations
Summary:
Republican Sen. Jeremy Miller discussed his updated Minnesota Sports Betting Act 3.0, saying the bill is intended to build on last session’s bipartisan momentum and finally legalize sports betting in Minnesota. He argued the state is an outlier because neighboring states have already legalized it, and said sports betting is already happening through offshore sites or by crossing into other states, so legalization would bring activity into a regulated system and generate tax revenue.
Miller said the new proposal is designed to give benefits to the main gambling stakeholders he identified: tribes, horse racing tracks, and charities that conduct charitable gambling. Under his plan, tribes would receive licenses, tracks would receive a share of tax revenue to support horse racing, and charities would receive tax relief so they can give more in their communities. He also said the bill would direct funding toward youth sports, problem gambling programs, and efforts to attract major sporting events to Minnesota.
He said he is hearing strong interest from constituents and described the odds of passage as about 50-50, while noting progress with tribes, both horse tracks, and charities. Miller acknowledged concerns about expanding gambling and problem gambling, but said legalization would better address those issues than the current unregulated market. He estimated that if approved, the program could take close to a year to fully implement, though some temporary options might be possible sooner.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 24th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Indeed, the court held that an out-of-state attorney general had standing to sue a Florida charitable
- So the bill does not in any way shield or immunize a Florida charitable trust from Florida charitable
- I'll give an explanation, maybe another example that may help a little bit.
- So we have charitable trusts in many forms, and I'll use the Red Cross.
- The proposed revision only applies to expressly named charitable entities.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. The committee first heard SB 1168 by Senator Leek, which increases the penalty for unlawfully installing or using a tracking device or app on another person’s property when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; an amendment broadened the bill to cover both furtherance of and commission of such crimes. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then approved SB 1286 by Senator Grall, clarifying that parents allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities like biking, walking, or playing outside does not by itself constitute child harm or neglect unless the conduct is reckless and endangers the child. That bill also passed without opposition.
The committee next took up CS for SB 1198 by Senator DiCeglie, creating a new statute addressing fraudulent use of gift cards and setting penalties and guidelines for such conduct. Several organizations and businesses, including AARP, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Walgreens, and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 774 by Senator Wright, which requires clerks of court to electronically transmit certain involuntary mental health, substance abuse, and risk protection order paperwork to the county sheriff within six business hours after entry; the bill was presented in response to a fatal delay in serving an ex parte order in Volusia County. An amendment clarified the six-hour requirement applies to business hours, and the bill passed unanimously.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 806 by Senator Yarbrough, which clarifies that the Florida Attorney General is the exclusive public official with standing to assert the rights of qualified beneficiaries in Florida charitable trusts. Senator Ruson raised concerns about whether the bill could limit out-of-state attorneys general and potentially affect litigation over trust distributions, but said he would support the bill while continuing discussions before Rules. The committee adopted the bill and it was reported favorably. Senator Simon later asked to be recorded in support of SB 1168 and SB 1286, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand that the meeting here today has a focus on charitable organizations and charitable gaming
- I understand that the meeting here today has a focus on charitable organizations and charitable gaming
- There is a cap on what they give to these charitable organizations, so it doesn't get too out of hand
- There is a cap to what they give to these charitable organizations, so it doesn't get too out of hand
- I mean, you come in and have to give us estimates.