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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • owner at the time of the application.
  • owner at the time of application.
  • if they can't reach an agreement with a property owner.
  • The local government is permitted to draw upon regular property tax revenue collected from property owners
  • The local government is permitted to draw upon regular property tax revenue collected from property owners
Bills: SB6132
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 11th, 2026

Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Property owners across the country are now desperate for solutions in the face of local government's
  • Often property owners must take matters into their own hands, installing fences, hiring security, cleaning
  • Property and business owners should not be forced to bear the burden of local government's failure to
  • This act corrects government failures and protects property rights by empowering property owners and
  • property owners with municipalities over a population of at least 100,000 to file a claim for up to the
Summary: The committee met in executive session and first voted House Bill 2563 do pass by a 12-1 vote. It then took up House Bill 3491, which would allow the state auditor to investigate specific subrecipients or subgroups directly when there is a whistleblower complaint, rather than having to audit an entire department or program. Testimony from the bill sponsor and the auditor’s office described the measure as a way to improve efficiency and respond to credible complaints about misuse of state or federal funds; members discussed safeguards, overlap with another federal-funds coordinator bill, and whether the authority would extend to private or semi-private entities. The committee adopted an amendment to clarify language, then voted the House Committee substitute for HB 3491 do pass by an 8-3 vote. The committee also considered Senate Bill 1087, on which it adopted a technical substitute correcting conflicting language about when a driver’s license suspension takes effect. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted the House Committee substitute for SB 1087 do pass by a 9-2 vote. Later, the committee heard House Bills 2139 and 2175, identical bills aimed at preventing foreign or religious law, specifically Sharia law, from being applied in Missouri courts. Supporters argued the bills were needed to protect constitutional law, while opponents, including a Baptist minister and several members, said the measures were unnecessary, discriminatory, and could create unintended consequences for marriages, adoptions, and other foreign legal documents. No vote was taken on those bills in the transcript. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3210, which would let property owners in municipalities over 100,000 population seek compensation up to their property tax liability when a city allegedly fails to enforce laws against public camping, loitering, theft, intoxication, and related conditions on their property. The sponsor said the bill was meant to hold local governments accountable and help property owners dealing with ongoing encampments and sanitation problems. Members raised concerns about vague standards, possible unfunded mandates, and the burden on cities, while supporters said it could address serious local problems and encourage action. The hearing closed without a vote on HB 3210.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/04/2026)

Resources, Recreation and Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think there's an opportunity specifically here for the property owners to be educated and making
  • </c><00:11:42.800><c> um</c><00:11:43.040><c> owners</c> with the individual property um owners with
  • the individual property um owners with<00:11:44.079><c> that</c><00:11:44.320><c> site.
  • He said this would make a very light lift for the state and property owners and urged the committee to
  • </c> the state and property owners. the state and property owners.
Summary: The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted. The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report. Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 4/9/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have an opportunity right now to help 2.7 million property owners in this state by providing one-time
  • This is a huge one-time property tax rebate for 2.7 million property taxpayers.
  • </c><00:46:01.359><c> by</c> property owners in this state by property owners in this state by providing
  • </c> property tax relief to the people. property tax relief to the people.
  • </c> their 2027 property taxes. their 2027 property taxes.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
  • We are disappointed that the hearings did not include meaningful participation of building owners, large
  • and small, whether they are large corporations, small building owners, people who are tasked with building
  • We are disappointed that the hearings did not include meaningful participation of building owners, large
  • We are disappointed that the hearings did not include meaningful participation of building owners, large
  • When I talk to my small business owners, my farmers, everyone else, their second concern is workforce
Summary: The Joint Conference Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Housing opened budget negotiations for the 2026-2027 enacted budget, with Senate and Assembly leaders outlining their one-house proposals and committee members giving brief remarks. The discussion covered environment, agriculture, housing, parks, and energy, with repeated emphasis on affordability, climate resilience, and support for rural and urban communities. Senate and Assembly chairs described the process and noted the agencies present, while minority members criticized the overall size of the budgets and urged more attention to housing affordability, building stakeholders, and energy costs. On the environment and energy side, the Senate highlighted proposals for $138 million in additional clean water infrastructure funding, a $75 million increase to the Environmental Protection Fund, $95 million in restored parks capital, $200 million for the Energy Affordability Program, and $1 billion for Sustainable Futures 2.0, including a proposed revival of the NY STUN program. The Assembly said it increased the EPF to $500 million, raised clean water infrastructure funding to $800 million, and included targeted amounts for cities, rural housing-related water projects, Cornell Ag Tech, and the Center for Sustainable Materials Management. Democrats argued that high utility bills are driven by natural gas costs rather than clean energy, while Senate and Assembly Republicans said the CLCPA and other energy mandates are increasing costs and should be reconsidered. Agriculture remarks focused on research, farm support, and resilience. Senator Hinchey described funding for Cornell’s COWS program, Farm to School amendments, $7 million for farm worker housing, and a new $20 million Farm Weather Resiliency Grant Program. Chair Lupardo said the Assembly added $16 million over the Governor’s proposal for educational research and outreach, restored support for beginning and disadvantaged farmers, and backed dairy, livestock, hemp fiber, and natural fibers initiatives, while also accepting $30 million in farmer tariff relief if guidelines are set. Minority Assembly Member Tague supported dairy infrastructure funding but criticized the farm labor overtime phase-down and the CLCPA’s impacts on farms. Housing discussion centered on major capital and assistance programs. The Assembly proposed $200 million more for the Housing Access Voucher Program, $100 million for Mitchell-Lama and NYCHA, $50 million for down payment assistance, $4 million for fair housing testing, land banks, and $40 million for the Homeowner Protection Program. The Senate outlined similar priorities, including $500 million for NYCHA, $100 million for Mitchell-Lama preservation, $250 million total for HAVP, and additional funding for mixed-income rental development, vacant rentals, senior housing, and block-by-block infill. Chair Rosenthal said rent stabilization was not being changed in the budget, while Republican members argued that affordability requires lower taxes, lower utility costs, and fewer regulatory burdens. No votes were taken; the meeting was an opening round of budget negotiations and ended with closing remarks from both sides.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • IF THEY ARE NOT BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE OR REMOVED BY THE OWNERS.
  • MANY ARE REMOVED BY OWNERS. INSURANCE COMPANIES MAY EVEN BE BROUGHT BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
  • WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE OWNER.
  • THE PROPERTY SERVICES GROUP MANAGES 1500 LEASES SO WE MISSED SPACE TO STATE AGENCIES.
  • FIRE SYSTEMS AND THE REST FOR THE BUILDINGS OR ON THE PROPERTY.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 01/21/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • but then spread it elsewhere on other property owners.
  • but then spread it elsewhere on other property owners.
  • one jurisdiction or one type of owner or property and keep the same money but then spread it on other
  • property owners.
  • property owners.
Committee: Senate Taxes
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 4/3/2026 #2

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If the property owner does get a date If the property owner does get a date for<00:15:31.520><c> the<
  • </c> Many landlords are small-scale property Many landlords are small-scale property owners,<00:25:27.520
  • And at some point, a landowner, a property owner, a homeowner may say, "I can't do this anymore.
  • And at some point, a landowner, a property owner, a homeowner may say, "I can't do this anymore.
  • And at some point, a landowner, a property owner, a homeowner may say, "I can't do this anymore.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • lines. ...encroachment, as these plants and animals do not respect property lines.
  • Four years ago, we developed a significant rat problem on our property.
  • our school department eliminated them from school property.
  • What I want to say is that I understand why some pest control professionals and property owners want
  • But that's remove dead rodents from the property and not solve the root problem.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills focused on pesticides, pollinators, rodenticides, mosquito control, invasive species, and local authority over pesticide regulation. Chair Becca Rausch set strict two-minute testimony limits due to the very large number of speakers. Early testimony from Senator Moore and Representative Hawkins strongly supported a bill to restrict second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, citing harms to wildlife, pets, and public health, and noting that California has already adopted a similar model. Testimony also supported a Lowell home rule petition to allow the city to prohibit or restrict these rodenticides, with local officials describing documented raptor poisonings and municipal efforts to phase out use on city property. A major portion of the hearing focused on pollinator protection and neonicotinoid-treated seeds. Witnesses from environmental groups, conservation organizations, academics, and beekeepers argued that neonics harm bees and other beneficial insects, contaminate soil and water, and provide little or no economic benefit in most corn and soybean fields. Several speakers pointed to New York, Vermont, and Quebec as models for restricting treated seeds, and one panel cited research showing only a small percentage of fields benefit economically from the treatments. Support was also voiced for a bill establishing an ecologically based mosquito management program, with advocates criticizing aerial and truck spraying and urging non-chemical, locally tailored approaches. Other testimony supported bills to reform the pesticide board and pesticide regulation process, to give vulnerable municipalities more local control over pesticide use, to protect schoolchildren from pesticides on school grounds, and to respond to invasive species through a centralized state office, coordinator, strategic plan, and trust fund. Many speakers, including representatives from Mass Audubon, MSPCA, the Xerces Society, the Sierra Club, watershed groups, and local wildlife rehabilitators, described impacts on hawks, owls, pets, fish, and broader ecosystems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and committee members generally asked few questions, with the hearing remaining in testimony mode throughout.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Apr 9th, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the issue is these are feral, so they're not on one particular property.
  • If they're on your property, then they can be picked up because they have no owners.
  • If they're on your property, then they can be picked up because they have no owners.
  • or allow the new adopter to become the owner.
  • or allow the new adopter to become the owner?
Summary: The committee took up several agriculture-related bills and first heard a series of presentations from Louisiana 4-H and FFA student leaders. The students described how those programs built leadership, public speaking, and career goals, and members from both parties responded with personal stories about their own 4-H/FFA experiences and support for agricultural education and youth development. On House Bill 715, the committee adopted a technical amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The bill requires aerial applicators using public airports or landing fields to carry radios and transponders, with the author and members framing it as a safety measure to prevent near-misses and improve communication during takeoff and landing. On House Bill 663, the committee adopted amendments changing the composition of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District board, including removing certain ex officio or agricultural-related members, and then reported the bill favorably; the author said the district has evolved beyond agriculture to include economic development, energy, transportation, and grant work. House Bill 717, dealing with labeling requirements for cell-cultured food products, was amended technically and reported favorably. The author said the bill simply increases and clarifies the font size and visibility of labels so consumers can more easily see that a product is lab-grown or cell-cultured, matching seafood labeling standards. House Bill 834 on animal shelters received 23 amendments, many technical, but also substantive changes preserving local control, allowing parishes and municipalities to designate or contract with shelters, setting a three-day hold period, clarifying transfer of ownership for stray animals, and providing good-faith liability protection; after discussion with the Police Jury Association and others, the committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported Senate Bill 349 favorably, which recreates the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and Senate Bill 350 favorably, which makes a technical name change related to the Louisiana soybean association and board membership. After those votes, Commissioner Mike Strain gave a lengthy sunset-review presentation on the department’s structure, duties, boards, and programs, emphasizing its role in agriculture, forestry, food safety, animal health, weights and measures, and related regulatory and promotional functions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Criminalizing damaging farm machinery and equipment 3/2/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill reinforces that private agricultural property deserves clear legal protection.
  • One of our farms is next to a property who likes to hoard things.
  • It was the owner of that particular property who they were stealing from.
  • Um and luckily we at onto our property.
  • :08:45.440><c> property</c> owner of that particular property owner of that particular property who<00
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Committee Jun 16th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, so individually owned properties within that.
  • We saw this as that to be a discretion of the property owner when it comes to the installation.
  • A discretion of the whole property owner when it comes to the installation.
  • And if anybody is managing a property after years and years of doing it myself over multiple properties
  • Density bonus laws allow property developers to increase the density on a property as long as a minimum
Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills. AB 2002 would clarify and extend the REAP 1.0 regional housing planning grant program, with the author and regional planning groups arguing it provides needed technical assistance for housing elements and RHNA compliance; the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended over concerns about local constraints. The committee discussed accepted amendments on regulations, suballocation to subregions, and spending deadlines, and then passed the bill on a do pass as amended motion to Senate Appropriations. AB 1684 would prohibit HOAs from restricting homeowners’ ability to install or replace cooling systems, with supporters citing heat safety and opponents focusing on building integrity, electrical capacity, permits, and common-area placement; the committee adopted amendments on licensed electrical contractors, disclosure, and permit requirements, and passed the bill to Senate Judiciary. AB 1710 would extend SB 330-style vesting protections to state and regional agencies so housing projects are not subject to later regulatory changes, with supporters emphasizing predictability and opponents warning it could conflict with later state, regional, and federal requirements, especially for water and environmental rules; the bill was passed as amended to Senate Local Government. The committee also heard AB 2263, which would authorize the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to provide employee housing on its land with a preference for VTA workers while keeping units open to the public and compliant with fair housing law. VTA said the bill would help employees facing long commutes and high housing costs, and the committee discussed financing through transit-oriented development partnerships and existing land holdings; the bill was passed as amended to Senate Appropriations. AB 2270 would require the state tax credit committee to account for rural realities when scoring farmworker housing projects for low-income housing tax credits; supporters said current amenity-based scoring disadvantages rural farmworker developments, and the bill was passed as amended to Senate Appropriations. Later, AB 2118 would refine AB 2011 by limiting local objective standards that can block mixed-use and affordable housing projects, with supporters saying cities still use loopholes to delay projects; the committee discussed possible state mandate reimbursement issues and passed the bill to Local Government. Finally, AB 2050 would require HOA reserve funding based on reserve studies, add notice and safeguards for reserve transfers, and phase in funding over six years; supporters argued it would prevent large special assessments and protect homeowners, while opponents said enforcement remains weak and the bill could still burden owners. The committee did not take a final recorded vote on AB 2050 in the portion provided, but members discussed the need for stronger enforcement and the balance between reserve funding and affordability.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Jan 26th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • or at the direction of the property owner or an agent.
  • A vehicle is deemed an... ...if the vehicle is on public property or at the direction of the property
  • owner or an agent.
  • , if it's on a private, non-residential property with properly posted signage, or if it's within the
  • right-of-way used by regional transit... ...property with properly posted signage, or if it's within
Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation-related bills. HB 2467, sponsored by Rep. Timmons, would clarify how fifth-wheel RVs are measured for length purposes by measuring from the king pin to the rear-most point, allowing fifth wheels up to 46 feet under that method without increasing the current roadway length limits. The staff report said the bill has no fiscal impact for most agencies and a small indeterminate impact for Labor and Industries; the proposed substitute makes technical clarifications. The sponsor and several RV dealers, the Association of Washington Business, and the RV Industry Association testified in support, saying the bill would improve clarity, preserve safety, and help Washington dealers compete with neighboring states. No one testified in opposition during the hearing. The committee briefly suspended HB 2467 to hear HB 2495, sponsored by Rep. Thomas, which would give the City of Seattle authority to immediately remove vehicles blocking streetcar tracks or otherwise jeopardizing streetcar operations without waiting for police to first cite the vehicle. Staff said the bill applies only to Seattle, includes an emergency clause, and has no fiscal impact because impound fees are expected to offset costs. Rep. Thomas and Seattle Streetcar Program Manager Alison Redenz supported the bill, describing frequent track blockages and delays to service, especially after hours, and saying the change would speed restoration of transit operations. The committee then heard public testimony on HB 2552, which would authorize WSDOT and Sound Transit to use multiple award task order contracting (MATOC) for transportation construction projects. Staff explained that MATOC would let agencies prequalify contractors and then compete task orders among them, with required award and protest processes. Rep. Zahn said the bill would give agencies another tool to streamline delivery while preserving competition and including WMBE firms. Sound Transit supported the bill as a faster, more flexible procurement method that could broaden opportunities for smaller firms, while the Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association opposed it, arguing the approach is not well tested in Washington, could reduce competition, and should be reviewed by the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. After testimony, the committee closed the public hearing on HB 2552 and adjourned after caucusing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We support this bill because we hear regularly from property owners that are concerned not just about
  • It requires setbacks unless waived by the adjacent property owner for solar.
  • It happened because the property owner agrees. They view it as a benefit for them.
  • owners, and even the property owners... ...that didn't agree to it.
  • Senators, make Texas as friendly to property owners' rights as possible.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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  • There is that the onus on the owner you.
  • </c><01:00:06.720><c> where</c> because they're on your property where because they're on your property
  • So that's some of the differences with animals as far as property is concerned, but generally, yes, property
  • ,</c><01:54:14.800><c> um</c> have kennels on our home properties, um have kennels on our home properties
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 302, which would update New Hampshire’s solid waste facility background-check law so the state can continue to access federal FBI criminal databases for checks on key owners and officers. Senator Howard Pearl and DES Waste Management Director Mike Whimsatt said the bill is the third attempt to correct prior drafting problems that prevented the FBI from accepting the language. They explained that the existing statute has long required background checks for hazardous and solid waste facility applicants because of concerns about organized crime, but the current wording is too ambiguous for federal use. The bill also includes technical corrections, clarifies which company officers must be checked, specifies which DES officials receive the results, and removes the Department of Justice as an unnecessary middleman. Committee members asked about the purpose of the bill, whether family members are covered, who pays the cost, and whether permits have ever been denied; Whimsatt said the applicant still pays, the checks focus on key officers, and at least one permit had been denied in the past due to a felony conviction. The hearing then closed, with one person listed in favor on the blue sheet and no opposition noted online. The committee then opened Senate Bill 229, which would allow retailers to sell uninspected bison, red deer, and elk meat and remove the sunset on the existing program. Senator Pearl said the bill would expand market opportunities for farmers while keeping labeling and traceability requirements in place, including identifying the meat as uninspected and maintaining records of the source farms. Representative Bixby, who had worked on earlier legislation, explained the current framework in detail: the animals are raised on closed farms, must be fenced, cannot be newly imported, and are subject to annual veterinary herd inspections and recordkeeping. He said the prior bison inspection regime was too burdensome for farmers to maintain, and the current law was intended as a workable compromise. Questions from members focused on how many farms participate, how many animals have been sold, and whether the program posed disease risks; the witness said he did not know the exact numbers, and Bixby said the existing import and fencing rules help prevent chronic wasting disease from entering the state. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the bill was left before the committee for further consideration.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Sep 16th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • owner.
  • The developer, the property owner.
  • And then the property lessee makes their PILOT payment on an annual basis in lieu of paying property
  • I'm wondering how frequently a property owner gets to reassess their unit selection and how often you're
  • Such as owner occupancy and to limit any form of sub-leasing so that the owner is not using the home
Committee: Senate Housing
Summary: The committee heard presentations on several housing finance and permitting tools. Chattanooga described its payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) affordable housing program, which ties property tax abatements to the number and affordability level of units provided, using a calculator based on market rents and HUD affordability levels. Senators asked about the 15-year term, auditing, and whether the program was attracting private market-rate developers; the presenter said the first mixed-income project would include 278 units with 42 affordable units and that annual compliance monitoring is conducted. Shoreline then described its MFTE and inclusionary housing approach, emphasizing that longer 20-year exemptions helped make projects pencil out and that most recent development has clustered around light rail station areas; city staff said they will study whether the program should be adjusted further and noted the importance of the new state inclusionary housing law. The Department of Commerce and MRSC discussed tax increment financing, proportional impact fees, and the CHIP program. Commerce explained that TIF can fund public improvements such as roads, utilities, parks, broadband, and some affordable housing or child care facilities, but jurisdictions should only use it when development is likely to occur and the public benefit justifies the investment. On impact fees, Commerce said fees should be proportional to the actual infrastructure demand of a project and based on capital facility plans; it also noted that fee reductions for affordable housing must be backfilled through CHIP. Senators asked for more information on CHIP funding levels, project selection, and how much of it supports affordable housing. Commerce also presented the first annual permit-timelines report under the 2023 permitting reforms, saying 2024 data showed timelines still exceeding statutory goals and that future reports will examine factors such as paper versus electronic processing and local reform efforts. Auburn and Bellevue highlighted local permitting innovations. Auburn said it has moved to fully electronic review, uses MyBuildingPermit.com, has internal performance standards, and offers a stock-plan program that can cut later review to about a week; staff said most stamped plans still require at least two review cycles and that the city is watching how middle-housing code changes affect development. Bellevue described a pilot with GovStream AI to use artificial intelligence for pre-application assistance, document triage, and plan-review support, with the goal of reducing back-and-forth and improving application quality. Finally, Seattle presented a pilot for accessory dwelling unit co-development in which a mission-driven partner would finance, build, and manage backyard ADUs for homeowners, with the owner eventually buying out the partner; senators raised questions about rent-setting, management fees, liability, and what happens if a homeowner sells early. The committee also heard from community land trust representatives, who explained how ground leases and resale restrictions keep homes permanently affordable and allow public subsidies to serve multiple generations.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Rural Issues Mar 25th, 2026

Special Committee on Rural Issues

Transcript Highlights:
  • They can qualify for up to 125% if the project prevents the owner from using the property in substantially
  • the status of their property.
  • of the status of their property.
  • good, then taking the state's property before individual property is something we should consider.
  • property rights.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 2/24/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • property valuations of properties in conservation easements.
  • </c> property tax classification. property tax classification.
  • well as refunds paid to property owners.
  • :53.279><c> to</c><00:25:53.440><c> property</c><00:25:53.760><c> owners.
  • </c><00:25:54.720><c> The</c> refunds paid to property owners. The refunds paid to property owners.
Bills: HF9
Committee: House Taxes
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Apr 16th, 2025

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:
  • This problem isn't with service providers; it's with property owners, some landlords.
  • Getting broadband to MDU properties, I think Chairman Morales, sorry, said sometimes can be a matter
  • We absolutely want to work in partnership with you, Chairman Morales, the BDO, and building owners to
  • The incentives at that level for a multifamily property owner to want... to upgrade access to Wi-Fi.
  • And so I think that that's the pressure that those property owners are probably looking at as well, too
Bills: HB3713 , HB3953 , HB4055 , HB4272
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Mar 5th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We offer wind storm and hail insurance to home and commercial property owners who can't get this coverage
  • owners to maintain their coverage.
  • To be eligible for a TWIA policy property owners must have been declined wind and hail coverage by at
  • TWIA premiums are a significant expense for many property owners living on the The process for determining
  • owner.
Committee: House Insurance