Video & Transcript Research : 'refunds'
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Omnibus tax finance and policy bill, HF9, passed in Minnesota House 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we did do R&D refundability, which is a bad design for a corporate tax credit, but we limited its
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where dangers when you add refundability where dangers when you add refundability - Or we could have increased refunds for Minnesota families who do pay property taxes.
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for could have increased refunds for could have increased refunds for Minnesota - We have a property tax refund taxes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 4252 - Omnibus Higher Education Finance and Policy - 05/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, so the refundable or non-refundable strikethrough was an amendment made in finance by Senator Pratt
- um the renewal fee is refundable or not. um the renewal fee is refundable or not.
- Yeah, so uh the the refundable<00:43:27.359>
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striketh refundable or non-refundable striketh refundable or non-refundable striketh through - refunded um inserting non-refundable isn't it doesn't really make a difference.
Summary:
The conference committee received a nonpartisan walkthrough of the House and Senate side-by-side for higher education-related legislation, with staff identifying Senate-only, House-only, identical, and technical-difference provisions. Topics included paid blood donation leave for Minnesota State employees, a revised higher education attainment goal, athletic fee restrictions, developmental course disclosures, American Indian Scholars Program eligibility, protections and definitions for pregnant and parenting students, online program management contracts, student aid reporting, work-study and dual training grants, private and out-of-state postsecondary education regulation, private career school licensing and data privacy, college savings plan changes, and several University of Minnesota-related provisions. House-only items also included an unemployment insurance aid adjustment, a $1.5 million ongoing appropriation for an identity verification system to combat enrollment fraud, and $5,000 for Bemidji State University reforestation; Senate-only items included Board of Regents appointment language, limits on for-profit control of medical school curriculum, and reporting on for-profit funding in medical education.
After the walkthrough, the committee moved to adopt the same and similar provisions and direct staff to make technical corrections. A senator asked about proposed adjustments to the pregnant and parenting student language, and the chair said amendments would be considered after adopting the same and similar provisions. The motion to adopt prevailed.
During public testimony, Sydney Spre of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees supported the Senate’s paid blood donation leave language, saying it would create parity for Minnesota State employees and encourage blood and plasma donation. Commissioner Dennis Olsen of the Office of Higher Education thanked the committee for adopting most of the agency’s proposed language and said he was available to help clarify remaining differences. In response to questions, he explained the Senate’s higher education attainment goal proposal, saying it would extend and broaden the existing goal, raise the target from 70% to 75%, expand the age range, and use additional metrics and partner agencies; he also said the overall attainment rate had been 63.5 under the prior goal. The transcript ends as the commissioner was being asked whether the proposal would require additional appropriations.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (1-29-26) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- This issuance will refund and series B.
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This to refund their 2011 bonds. This to refund their 2011 bonds. - Um, the last two were refundings.
- Uh, the last refunding is for Grayson County in the amount of 4,490,000, which will also refund the district's
- Um, the last two were refundings.
Summary:
The committee first approved the December meeting minutes and received several information items, including quarterly capital project status reports, University of Kentucky medical and equipment purchases, school district bond issue notices, and a University of Kentucky RFP for an enterprise services partner. Members also briefly discussed a University of Kentucky public-private partnership for student housing and dining, with comments that such arrangements may improve efficiency and use of taxpayer dollars during a difficult budget year.
The main substantive discussion centered on a new CHFS lease in Harlan County for the Department for Community Based Services. Members questioned the proposed annual cost of $25.62 per square foot, which was far above the county average cited in the meeting, and raised concerns about the one responsive bid, the long lease term through 2033, and whether a nearby hospital or other entity might have been interested. CHFS staff said the current office space is in poor condition, that the new lease includes needed construction and 60 parking spaces, and that the office is limited to considering only actual bidders. After debate over whether to rebid or negotiate, the committee voted to approve the lease, with some members supporting it because of the current facility’s condition and others recording reservations.
The committee then approved the remaining 10 lease renewals as a group. These included one renewal for the Commonwealth’s prosecutorial system and renewals for several CHFS offices, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Department of Natural Resources. One member noted that seven of the 10 renewals were at or below the county average rate and said the overall package was substantially in line with local market conditions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- promised bigger refunds. promised bigger refunds.
- refund is now over $3,400. refund is now over $3,400.
- refunds would increase by over $1,000. refunds would increase by over $1,000.
- Refunds are up nearly 11%. in tax cuts. Refunds are up nearly 11%.
- security tax being refunded to them. security tax being refunded to them.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Taxes Committee debates bill to modify tax breaks for MN data centers, HF1277 2/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- If tax refunds have suddenly become a tax principle in Minnesota, then there's much work to be done,
- instead of a refund is some kind<00:08:29.360>
of <00:08:29.520>a <00:08:29.680>cause - have suddenly become list if tax refunds have suddenly become a<00:09:06.399>
tax <00:09:06.720 - Now, the software and building materials exemptions are refund-based exemptions.
- He said this process imposes an unnecessary administrative burden on taxpayers seeking a refund.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/02/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #23
Transcript Highlights:
- the bill by reducing the time period for which a purchaser of a digital good may receive a prorated refund
- The conference committee adopted an amendment that stated the prorated refund only for digital goods
- if the terms of the license meet specified conditions and increases the rate at which the prorated refund
- from 10 years to five years the conference committee adopted an amendment that stated the prorated refund
- of the license meets conditions specified conditions and increases the rate at which the prorated refund
Summary:
The caucus reviewed several House bills with Senate amendments and conference committee changes. HB 282 would create the Childhood Cancer and Rare Childhood Disease Research Commission and direct DHS to award grants for pediatric cancer and rare disease research; the sponsor said the bill is intended to better use existing funds and federal or donated money, and the Senate amendment shifts grant-awarding authority to the DHS director and requires at least $5 million in funding. HB 2096 would let WIFA assist counties with cesspool remediation, replacement, or closure; the Senate added water-quality compliance language and definitions, and the sponsor said the bill helps smaller counties address illegal cesspools. HB 2749 would reclassify certain non-dangerous felonies as class 1 misdemeanors when criteria are met; the Senate added exclusions for some offenses and a delayed repeal date, and the sponsor’s concurrence was noted. HB 4001 would establish licensing for alternative nicotine product manufacturers and distributors, add enforcement and penalties for sales to minors, and the sponsor emphasized product tracking, stronger enforcement, and protections against youth-targeted marketing.
The committee also discussed conference committee versions of HB 2010, HB 2874, HB 2133, and HB 2003. HB 2010 concerns advertising disclosures for digital goods and prorated refunds; the conference amendment limited refunds to digital goods purchased for $20 or more under specified license terms and increased the annual reduction rate. HB 2874 deals with campaign committee termination statements and penalties for late or missing reports; the conference amendment added public disclosure of committees owing penalties, capped penalties, required termination statements in some cases, and added an emergency clause. HB 2133 requires consent and age verification for publishing sexual material online, including AI-generated material; the conference amendment added exceptions for certain preexisting rated films and TV productions and adjusted definitions. HB 2003 lowers the age for an instruction permit to 15 and extends the permit-holding period for some teen drivers; the conference amendment grandfathered permit holders who are at least 15 and a half years old on November 30, 2026 so they are not subject to the longer waiting period. No votes were taken in the transcript, and the caucus ended after questions and brief explanations from staff and sponsors.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , so they would pay for it and then get a refund at the end.
- Uh, and so the preferred approach is to do the refund at the end. Mr.
- refunds faster.
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process comments about the refund process comments about the refund process - more so they can get those refunds more so they can get those refunds faster<01:08:33.199>
so
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- are the person who can claim the refund has to, like, you know, submit receipts and say, I qualify,
- And so it is a little bit easier for do to track when the exemption is refundable.
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has person who um can claim the refund has person who um can claim the refund - okay um but when it's upfront refundable okay um but when it's upfront it's<00:31:57.399>
much <00:35:37.240>of <00:35:37.440>the general fund when those refunds of the general
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Nov 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- By switching to a refund process, this means purchasers will have to apply to the Department of Revenue
- Eligibility for the refund is limited to homeowners who have site-built homesteads.
- Eligibility for the refund is limited to homeowners who have site-built homesteads with a just value
- So the amendment specifies the refund process and caps the amount of tax that may be refunded for each
- The amount of tax that may be refunded for each property is capped at $500,000, and this refund will
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and heard three bills. First, the committee considered Senator Osgood’s home hardening products bill (CS/SB 78). The sponsor offered and the committee adopted a strike-all amendment that changed the sales tax exemption for impact-resistant doors and windows into a refund program. The refund is limited to homeowners with site-built homesteads valued at $700,000 or less, requires application to the Department of Revenue with proof of eligibility, caps the refundable tax at $500,000 per property, and runs for two years beginning July 1, 2026. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably after a roll call vote.
The committee then took up Senator McLean’s land use and development regulations bill (SB 208), which would redefine compatibility, define infill residential development, allow administrative approval in certain cases, and set standards for local development-related fees. Members and stakeholders discussed concerns about the compatibility definition, the scope of administrative approval, and whether 100 acres is too large to qualify as infill. Testimony came from Audubon Florida, the Florida Association of Counties, the Florida League of Cities, Highland Homes, 1,000 Friends of Florida, and others, with supporters emphasizing housing supply and affordability and opponents warning about sprawl, reduced public participation, and impacts to rural lands and the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The sponsor said he would continue working on the language, and the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard Senator Truenow’s bill on special assessments for recreational vehicle parks (SB 118). The bill clarifies that if a local government levies a special assessment on an RV park space or campsite, the assessment may not exceed the maximum square footage allowed for an RV site. An amendment clarified that maximum as 400 square feet, resolving confusion about the cross-reference in current law. After brief discussion and one appearance form in support, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Dec 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Essentially, all of their income was investment income, and they sought a refund from DOR for B&O tax
- Our average refund per application was $722.
- The average refund, I believe, was $750.
- They tend to have a smaller refund amount than families.
- The percentage of refunds to households with at least one ITIN holder in the household.
Summary:
The House Finance Committee held a work session that began with welcoming new member Rep. Janice Zahn, who introduced herself as representing the 41st Legislative District. The Department of Revenue then gave an update on the Antio-related legislation following the Washington Supreme Court decision and the 2025 session changes. DOR explained its voluntary disclosure program and the new expanded voluntary disclosure agreement for taxpayers with unreported investment income, including broader eligibility and interest/penalty relief, but said utilization has been minimal so far because additional implementation questions remain unresolved.
The committee next received the annual update on the Working Families Tax Credit. DOR reported record participation in 2025, with about $205 million refunded through October and a major increase in applications after TurboTax added the credit to its filing software. Officials said most dollars went to households with children, outreach efforts remained important, and community partners and state agencies helped increase uptake. Members focused heavily on fraud concerns, especially tax preparers allegedly filing claims without applicants’ knowledge or diverting refunds; DOR said it is using fraud detection tools, training preparers, and trying to make applicants whole, but current law does not provide direct penalties against preparers.
The final portion covered implementation of engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5814, which expanded sales tax to certain services. DOR described the new tax framework, its guidance process, and the large volume of ruling requests and outreach since the law took effect October 1. Committee members asked about fiscal assumptions, the scope of taxable services, and whether the department had revised its implementation estimates; DOR said the fiscal note assumed broad application absent explicit exemptions and that no expenditure revision had been made. In stakeholder testimony, Expedia and T-Mobile argued the law creates complexity and competitive disadvantages for Washington businesses, while a construction training provider said the tax raises tuition for workers seeking required certifications. School and nonprofit representatives said the tax will increase costs for special education services, arts programming, and other public-facing activities, and urged exemptions or further legislative fixes. The chair closed by noting the committee would revisit 5814 in the next session and then adjourned the meeting.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We oppose provisions in article one, which would make the R&D tax credit partially refundable.
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I the uh political contribution refund. - I the uh political contribution refund.
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credit, taxes and get a refundable credit, taxes and get a refundable credit - why he kept intact the homestead refund why he kept intact the homestead refund to<01:41:30.880>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under current rules, it's non-refundable.
- ; you might get a partial refund.
- You may not get a full refund; you might get a partial refund.
- There are, and it relates to the refund, and I think maybe Mr.
- Refund, or what have— I hear your points about refund or what if the money has been spent on their behalf
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Tax panel considers bill to establish rent tax credit for nonprofit child car facilities 3/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill would provide a property tax refund for nonprofit daycares who rent their facilities and mirror
- along with appropriate paperwork, to show their nonprofit status to the Department of Revenue for a refund
- Is there any exemptions right now for um homebased child care refunds or any kind of... weigh in okay
- And we do have a rental refund for some of the exact same reasons, and it's about 10% of their gross
- receipts is what they receive in a refund.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee 2nd Revision - HB3307 - Steagall - added Feb 16th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B General Government Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2962 removes the statutory time limits and refund caps for claims related to tax overpayments
- The bill also extends unlimited refund rights for members of federally recognized tribes and their former
- Are there people that didn't get their refund that are still wanting to go back and get a refund that
- Are there people that didn't get their refund that are still wanting to go back and get a refund that
- specific situation: if a home purchased with a VA loan does not appraise, the buyer will receive a full refund
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - Part 1 - 05/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Refundability was not the agreement.
- the R&D credit refundability the R&D credit refundability um<00:02:35.200>
and <00 - But the a refundable Minnesota. Fine.
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was spreadsheet, but the refundability was spreadsheet, but the refundability - or it's not refundability.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This committee worked to increase the property tax refund, increase the homestead exclusion, work on
- the targeted property tax refund, which is a lesser known but equally important refund and also helps
- If so, you can qualify for a refund on a portion of those taxes.
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uh increase the property tax refund uh increase the property tax refund uh - on the targeted property tax refund on the targeted property tax refund which<00:20:09.039>
is
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, the software and building materials exemptions are refund-based exemptions.
- Now, the software and building materials exemptions are refund-based exemptions.
- Now, the software and building materials exemptions are refund-based exemptions.
- Now, the software and building materials exemptions are refund-based exemptions.
- Now, the software and building materials exemptions are refund-based exemptions.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- And it could be a multi-million dollar refunds which the state would have to affect.
- to take a look at this and make sure we get this right so that we are not obligating the state to refund
- money not just to the to the refund money not just to the to the hospitals<00:21:11.320>
but < - which the state would have to refunds which the state would have to affect.<00:21:22.600>
I <00 - refund all these taxes that were paid. refund all these taxes that were paid.
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with 39 members present and a quorum. The session opened with an invocation by Bishop Antonio Palmer of Kingdom Celebration Center, whose remarks were journalized. The President and members also welcomed several guests to the chamber, including former Delegate Sean Terrence, students from Charles H. Flowers High School and Garrison Forest School, Dr. Lee Snyder as doctor of the day, and Dr. Barbara Ann Palmer in recognition of Women’s History Month. The President also noted that the next day would be pro forma and that some scheduled items would be moved to the following week.
The Senate considered Executive Nominations Report No. 6, covering gubernatorial nominees for boards and commissions including the State Board of Education, MEDCO, and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. On motion of the committee chair, the report was special ordered to Tuesday, with members asked to review the list for recusals or related issues. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 890, which concerns an insurance premium receipts tax exemption for captive insurance procured by nonprofit hospitals and health care systems.
On SB 890, the Senate adopted the committee amendments and then adopted a floor amendment offered by the bill sponsor. The amendment was described as replacing the bill’s earlier approach with a two-year moratorium on collection of any related liabilities, followed by a Maryland Insurance Administration report back on ongoing investigations. One senator raised concern that the amendment’s language could require the state to refund taxes already paid by hospitals and others, potentially costing millions, and asked for more time to review it; the motion to special order the bill was defeated. After discussion, the amendment was adopted and the bill was ordered printed for third reading.
At the close of the floor session, committee and delegation announcements were made, including Finance, Triple E, Judicial Proceedings, Budget and Tax, Executive Nominations, and several county delegations. A senator from District 6 also spoke about the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse and thanked colleagues for bipartisan work on related legislation and recovery efforts.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Aug 14th, 2025
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We're looking at credits—refundable, those that are carried forward, and transferable.
- Do you mean in terms of refundability? Are they transferable? Are they passed through?
- High-wage jobs are refundable. The Rural Job Tax Credit is carry forward and transferable.
- The Laboratory Partnership is not refundable.
- Not refundable.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (1-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- You will notice under object class 370 we do have a refund on there.
- That refund finally came through, according to them, so just be aware that is what that credit is down
- The refund finally came through, and the credit appears at the bottom of the report.
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finally <00:05:21.880>came <00:05:22.199>through that refund - finally came through that refund finally came through according<00:05:23.240>
to according to
Summary:
The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on January 14, 2025, with a quorum present in person and by Zoom. The commission swore in new member Representative Jeff Greer, with Judge Willhoit administering the oath. Members then approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting without changes.
Staff reported that the commission remained within budget for the year to date, noting a refund related to an earlier overcharge for record center storage fees. The commission approved the financial report. Emily also introduced new general counsel Steven Pum, who began work on December 16 and is handling financial disclosures and informal staff opinions. Staff gave updates on recent training, including the December 3 new legislator orientation and the January 8 current issues seminar, which featured former U.S. Attorney David Devillers discussing the House Bill 6 scandal.
Donita reported on technology and communications improvements, including the new Zoom-capable conference room setup and the Constant Contact email system now being used for newsletters and reminder emails to employers, lobbyists, and the media. She said both systems were working well, and that the office was busy with financial and lobbyist forms. The commission noted that several informal opinions were available in the binder and could be discussed in closed session if needed. The members then voted to enter executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(c) and (k) to discuss confidential complaints and informal opinions.