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• Our ticket sales have been popular, so we're starting to see a lot of resellers pick up tickets that
• We do support the concept of banning the sale of speculative tickets.
• We do support the concept of banning the sale of speculative tickets.
• We do support the concept of banning the sale of speculative tickets.
• We try to compete with Ticketmaster in the resale, secondary market sales.

Summary: The California Assembly Judiciary Committee met as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking, then heard AB 1349, a consumer-protection bill aimed at stopping speculative ticketing. The author said the bill would require ticket sellers to own or have a contractual right to sell tickets before listing them, require disclosure of seat locations, maintain records and refund capability on secondary platforms, and ban fake websites that mimic official event pages. Supporters included California Arts Advocates, the Music Artist Coalition, the National Independent Venue Association, Live Nation, the San Francisco Symphony, the American Conservatory Theater, and several sports teams, who argued the bill would protect fans, artists, venues, and nonprofit arts organizations from fraud and price gouging. Opposition came from the Consumer Federation of California, StubHub, SeekGeek/TickPick, and Vivid Seats. They said they supported the goal of stopping speculative ticketing but argued the bill’s language could create implementation problems, interfere with legitimate ticket transfers, and overlap with issues already being addressed in federal legislation and litigation involving the ticketing industry. They also raised concerns about terms-and-conditions restrictions and the potential effect on consumers’ ability to resell or transfer tickets they already purchased. Committee members largely expressed support for the bill’s consumer-protection goals while noting the need to continue working on amendments and unresolved issues. The author said he was committed to working with the opposition. The committee then approved AB 1349, as amended, on a do-pass motion to Appropriations by unanimous roll call vote, and the bill was reported out of committee.

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• that House Bill 5417, local approval received, authorizing the town of Linfield to impose a local sales
• Second reading of the bill, an act authorizing the town of Linfield to impose a local sales tax upon
• the House for final passage: Senate Bill 2628, an act regulating the issuance of licenses for the sale
• is suspended second reading of the bill an act authorizing the town of Linfield to impose a local sales
• the issuance of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the town of Bolton.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• fiscally constrained counties distribution from the direct-to-home satellite service tax to state sales
• In contrast, collections from sales tax have increased from $28.5 billion in fiscal year 2018-2019 to
• With regards to sales tax provisions, the bill permanently exempts liquefied petroleum gas tanks with
• Gas tanks were previously included in the temporary disaster preparedness sales tax holiday and are now
• It also provides a sales tax holiday for hunting, fishing, and camping items.

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum present and took up two bills. The first, SPB 7046, was the Senate tax package. It included changes to Live Local property tax opt-outs, charter school distributions from voter-approved property tax levies, RV park special assessments, fiscally constrained county funding, a permanent sales tax exemption for small propane tanks, a hunting/fishing/camping sales tax holiday, and provisions barring governmental net zero policies. An amendment made the charter-school distribution change prospective starting July 1, 2026. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the charter-school language would divert money from traditional public schools and on the fiscal-constrained county formula. The bill was reported favorably as a committee bill after a roll call vote, with Senators Bernard and Jones voting no. The committee also considered SPB 7048, which updates Florida’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and partially decouples from federal tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill addresses bonus depreciation, research and experimental expenses, business meal deductions, and the business interest deduction, with the Revenue Estimating Conference expected to review the fiscal impact later in the week. The Florida Chamber testified that the bill should better align with federal tax relief and reduce administrative burdens, while senators emphasized the need to balance business tax relief with state revenue constraints. SPB 7048 was also reported favorably as a committee bill by roll call vote.

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• fiscally constrained counties distribution from the direct-to-home satellite service tax to state sales
• Instead, the bill creates a new sales tax distribution that has a $50 million fiscal cap each fiscal
• With regards to sales tax provisions, the bill permanently exempts liquefied petroleum gas tanks with
• Gas tanks were previously included in the temporary disaster preparedness sales tax holiday and are now
• It also provides a sales tax holiday for hunting, fishing, and camping items.

Committee: Senate Finance and Tax

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum and considered two Senate proposed bills. The first, SPB 7046, was the Senate tax package. It included changes to Live Local property tax exemptions, charter school distributions from voter-approved property tax levies, limits on special assessments for RV parks, revisions to fiscally constrained county funding and eligibility, a permanent sales tax exemption for small propane tanks, a hunting/fishing/camping sales tax holiday, restrictions on governmental net zero policies, and new voting thresholds for certain local millage actions. Staff estimated the bill would reduce general revenue by about $77 million in FY 2026-27 and about $50 million recurring. An amendment making the charter-school distribution change prospective starting July 1, 2026, was adopted. A late-filed amendment by Senator Gaetz on disability tax exemptions was withdrawn for lack of a fiscal analysis. The charter school provision drew the most debate. Senator Jones and Senator Bernard raised concerns that expanding eligibility to charter schools authorized through alternate authorizers could reduce funding available to traditional neighborhood public schools and that the effective date did not give districts enough time to plan. Senator Avila argued the change corrected an omission from earlier legislation and ensured public schools, including charter schools, were treated equally. Several speakers supported the fiscally constrained county provisions, while the Florida Association of Counties urged grandfathering for counties that could currently opt out of the Live Local exemption and asked the committee to review language on millage thresholds and net zero provisions. SPB 7046 was ultimately reported favorably as a committee bill by a roll call vote. The committee then took up SPB 7048, which updates Florida’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, and partially decouples from federal changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill addresses federal changes to bonus depreciation, Section 179 expensing, research and experimental expenses, business meals, and business interest deductions, with some provisions phased in or adjusted over time. The Florida Chamber testified in support of continued conformity but expressed concerns about administrative burdens and the bill’s partial decoupling structure. After brief debate, the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill by roll call vote, and the committee then adjourned.

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• IN REGARDS TO SALES TAX THE BILL PERMANENTLY EXEMPTS CERTAIN CLOTHING AND SHOES WITH A SALES PRICE OF
• THE BILL PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SALES TAX HOLIDAYS.
• A TWO-MONTH SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR RECREATIONAL ITEMS AND CERTAIN IN ADMISSIONS PURCHASED IN JUNE AND
• WHY THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR SUCH A PROLONGED PERIOD?
• THIS YEAR THE HOUSE PASSED A MAJOR SALES TAX CUT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I would be opposed to any kind of outright ban on the retail sale of this because people would use it
• </c><00:07:41.160><c> makes</c> band in this sense for retail sale makes band in this sense for retail
• sale makes a<00:07:41.520><c> lot</c><00:07:41.639><c> of</c><00:07:41.800><c> sense</c><00:07:42.800
• of this because people would use it sale of this because people would use it for<00:07:49.919><c> non
• </c> that flavored uh to Consumer sale that flavored uh to Consumer sale representative<00:10:05.320>

Keywords: 919, house, all

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• </c> method of sales section 2023 edition. method of sales section 2023 edition.
• parts sales tax.
• parts sales tax.
• parts sales tax.
• ,</c><01:26:14.639><c> uh</c><01:26:14.800><c> the</c> sales tax, lease sales tax, uh the sales tax,

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Second, all financing terms have to be disclosed before the sale of the animal.
• Responsible breeding and sales practices.
• All different kinds of humane groups have concerns about pet retail sales and puppy mills.
• As the bill indicates, if sales end in one or two cents, round down.
• If sales end in three to four cents, round up to a nickel.

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered a series of bills affecting tax policy, workforce development, business regulation, consumer protection, rural development, and artificial intelligence. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1266 would create a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida; an amendment removed an appropriation from the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. SB 554, a broad update to Florida’s not-for-profit corporation law, was also reported favorably after supportive testimony from Florida Bar representatives. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales and predatory financing practices, received strong support from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which provides rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, was likewise reported favorably. SB 214, expanding the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties for economic development purposes, was reported favorably. SPB 7030, a public records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations, was adopted as a committee bill and favorably reported. The committee also heard extensive discussion on SB 998, the Department of Commerce package. The bill would modernize the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, clarify rural community eligibility for certain unincorporated areas, exempt military entities from a reverter clause on land conveyances, and revise E-Verify enforcement procedures. Members questioned the E-Verify provisions, including penalties, protections for workers incorrectly flagged, and the treatment of gig workers. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal treatment between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. Despite the debate, SB 998 was reported favorably, with Senators Bracy Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no. The committee also took up SB 482, an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” that would create consumer protections for companion chatbots, require parental consent and access for minors, mandate periodic disclosures that users are interacting with AI, restrict certain uses of personal data and likenesses, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. The bill drew both support and criticism: supporters emphasized child safety, transparency, and consumer protection, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, broad definitions, lack of audit mechanisms, and the absence of a private right of action for adults. Senators Smith and Davis urged clearer definitions and stronger accountability, but both said the bill was a starting point. The committee reported SB 482 favorably. The meeting ended with recorded affirmative votes requested by Senators Yarbrough, Wright, and Davis on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• This bill removes the $500 limit for the sales tax exemption on the sale of gold, silver, or platinum
• The effect of the bill is that all sales of such metals will be exempt from sales tax.
• Daniel, you're recognized. sales tax.
• Right now, only five states in the country have a sales tax on gold and silver.
• if you paid $500, you paid sales tax; $501, you paid no sales tax.

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Summary: The committee first took up SB 794, as amended by a late-filed strike-all, which would require a human being to make insurance claim denial decisions and prohibit artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for a denial. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve human oversight while allowing innovation in claims processing. Public testimony included support from the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate and the Florida Medical Association, along with one speaker urging additional protections for homeowners. The committee adopted the strike-all and reported SB 794 favorably with committee substitutes. Members then heard SB 134, which removes the $500 threshold on the sales tax exemption for bullion, making sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion fully exempt and eliminating certain dealer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the change would reduce a regressive tax and help consumers preserve savings; the sponsor estimated a revenue impact of about $300,000. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all on SB 888, which directs the Office of Insurance Regulation to create a more consumer-friendly homeowners insurance website with premium comparison information, market data, rate filing access, and educational resources. The sponsor and Leader Boyd said the goal was to improve transparency and help consumers navigate a stabilizing market. SB 888 was reported favorably with committee substitutes. The final bill heard was SB 1578, covering mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings. The sponsor said it would expand coverage requirements in ACA plans and private insurance policies, including annual mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and supplemental screening coverage, while noting Medicaid already provides these services. The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. After the bills, the committee held a lengthy panel discussion on gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money, with testimony from officials from Utah and Florida, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Panelists discussed constitutional authority, consumer protections, depository oversight, taxation issues, and possible transactional platforms for precious metals. No further action was taken after the discussion, and the committee adjourned.

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• California sales tax law generally only applies to sales of tangible goods, California's sales tax law
• In recent years, many states have updated their sales tax laws by applying sales tax to electronically
• Businesses do pay sales tax on goods generally.
• There are certain sales that will fall outside of that, and some sales in there that won't be taxable
• The expansion of a sales and use tax to all sales of digital pre-written software and software as a service

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In this instance, it related to a timber sale.
• You know, we are making money off our timber sales. We're keeping our forests healthy.
• That's a big positive for our outfitter members and their small businesses. and then sale below that.
• problem on federal land is the allowable sales quantity.
• Because I think everyone in the room is aware that timber sales are by far the dominant source of is

Committee: House State Affairs

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 17 and 18 and agreed to hold RS 33446 at the sponsor’s request. It then reconsidered RS 33144, a memorial urging the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. The sponsor argued the issue belongs to the states under federalism and cited Idaho’s constitutional definition of marriage and traditional moral and religious views. Members questioned the need for the memorial given Idaho’s existing constitutional amendment and whether updated public-opinion data should be provided. The committee adopted a substitute amendment removing language referring to the “Anglo-American legal tradition,” and the revised RS 33144 was introduced; the chair later noted noes on the motion for the record. The committee next introduced RS 33-421, a large-load utility bill aimed at codifying rules for new high-demand customers, such as data centers, so growth pays for growth and existing ratepayers are protected from infrastructure costs. The sponsor said the bill would help prevent rate increases and stranded assets, and members asked about impacts on nuclear development, treatment of existing large-load customers, and whether utilities had been consulted. The motion to introduce RS 33-421 passed. The main item of the meeting was H.J.R. 10, a proposed constitutional amendment concerning Idaho endowment lands. The sponsor said the amendment would prioritize revenue-generating uses, preserve traditional uses like timber, mining, and grazing, and protect public access without making the public a beneficiary. Supporters, including recreation and outfitter representatives, said it would provide stability and better recognize recreation and other uses. Opponents from logging, mining, ranching, and the Idaho Department of Lands warned it could create legal ambiguity, invite litigation, conflict with the Admissions Act and fiduciary duties, and shift management away from the current trust framework. After extensive testimony and debate, a motion to hold H.J.R. 10 in committee failed 6-8, and the motion to send it to the floor with a due pass recommendation then failed on a 7-7 tie, so no action was taken to advance the resolution.

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• In this instance, it related to a timber sale.
• You know, we are making money off our timber sales. We're keeping our forest healthy.
• An overlooked management problem on federal land is the allowable sales quantity.
• Because I think everyone in the room is aware that timber sales are by far the dominant source of...
• I think everyone in the room is aware that timber sales are by far the dominant source of revenues as

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• They get sales tax audits, and we've a lot of us been through sales tax audits where they sell corn.
• </c> &gt;&gt; House Bill 87 by Representative Sales.
• &gt;&gt; House Bill 87 by Representative Sales.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Sales, you're recognized. &gt;&gt; Sales, you're recognized.
• They they get sales problem they had.

Bills: HB87 , HB96 , HB28 , HB87 , HB96 , HB28

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: HB87, Marengo County, coroner, deputy coroner, county commission, expense allowance, mileage allowance, travel reimbursement, local act, local legislation, county general fund, public official compensation, county office, Section 45-46-60, Alabama Code, salary increase, allowance increase, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment

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• And what this bill does is giving a sales tax exemption to those materials, so if you have a $500,000
• house, roughly $165,000 would be exempt from sales tax.
• </c><00:03:32.000><c> tax</c> this bill does is giving a sales tax this bill does is giving a sales tax
• </c><00:03:39.959><c> tax</c> $165,000 would be exempt from sales tax $165,000 would be exempt from sales
• </c> reimbursing them for the for the sales reimbursing them for the for the sales tax<00:31:49.840><

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It will delay any sale that I might have, and most likely cause all sales to go to the court systems.
• It will delay any sale that I might have, and most likely cause all sales to go to the court systems.
• It will delay any sale that I might have, and most likely cause all sales to go to the court systems.
• </c> challenge your sale. challenge your sale.
• </c> residents of a sale to the residents. residents of a sale to the residents.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> flans to provide equity for for sale flans to provide equity for for sale projects<00:22:55.240>
• </c> environment that we're in many for sale environment that we're in many for sale projects<00:22:58.600
• </c> down that there'll be more for sale down that there'll be more for sale projects<00:31:40.279><c
• So by allowing for-sale housing, it seems like projects could apply for either RHRF or DERF for for-sale
• Um, we don't see many split for-sale and rental projects.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on a series of housing bills. HB 1432 and HB 1428 drew support from HHFDC, and HB 1428 also received testimony from Hawaiian Community Assets, which said housing counseling funding is needed to meet demand for financial education tied to affordable housing, and that such counseling can help reduce evictions, prevent foreclosure, and stabilize households. HB 833 on community land trusts received broad support from HHFDC, county housing officials, community land trust representatives, and a local developer; testimony emphasized keeping housing affordable in perpetuity, but also asked for clearer access to financing, longer repayment terms, and inclusion of additional land trusts in the bill. Peter Savio argued that community land trusts are the best way to control demand and keep housing tied to local incomes. The committee also heard HB 19 on the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, which HHFDC said should be made permanent because the pilot has been successful, with 81 units in the program and $7.4 million of the $10 million allocation already committed. HHFDC said the fund helps stalled for-sale projects by providing state equity that revolved back when homes are sold. HB 529 and HB 432 were also heard; HB 432 would create a subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund for projects above 60% AMI, and HHFDC said this would help finance housing for households at 65% and 80% AMI. The bill drew support from several housing, business, and industry groups. Several other housing measures were discussed with mixed testimony. HB 419 had HHFDC support, Limby Hawaiʻi opposition, and support from the Grassroot Institute and others; members asked about whether councils approve these projects in one or multiple readings. HB 527 and HB 416 also drew a mix of support and opposition, with questions focused on county approval timelines and whether state-financed projects would still go through normal local review. HB 417 on the rental housing revolving fund prompted questions about how it differs from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and whether it should be more flexible for mixed rental and for-sale projects. HB 418’s proposed working group was noted as potentially unnecessary because HHFDC said a public working group was already being formed. HB 1411 on housing preference raised questions about what happens if a recipient changes jobs, and HB 374 drew an Attorney General’s Office recommendation to remove a duration requirement to avoid possible constitutional travel issues. HB 373 and HB 1492 were also heard, with strong testimony from Peter Savio in favor of a broader trust-based model for affordable housing. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• </c> recycling fee paid at the point of sale recycling fee paid at the point of sale can<00:04:46.640
• It's a sales tax. It's an additional sales tax specifically for mattresses.
• It's an additional sales tax tax.
• </c> there just like every other tax, sales there just like every other tax, sales tax<00:31:30.240><
• </c> sales and support. sales and support.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• had not shown that the sale was in the public interest.
• And it was reviewed the proposed sale.
• </c> recommending against approving the sale recommending against approving the sale and<00:55:53.920
• </c> petitioners had not shown that the sale petitioners had not shown that the sale was<00:55:58.079
• </c><00:56:19.359><c> was</c> of my community. um that the sale was of my community. um that the sale

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:54:20.559><c> Again,</c> sale and use of pesticides. Again, sale and use of pesticides.
• </c><00:55:13.839><c> sales</c><00:55:14.240><c> become</c> restricted the dealer sales sales become
• restricted the dealer sales sales become restricted<00:55:15.119><c> use</c><00:55:15.359><c> and</c>
• So there was a concern raised about online sales and enforcement of restricted-use sales.
• </c> pathway to deal with online sales. pathway to deal with online sales.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• or purchase of tangible personal property at yard sales.
• You could have two yard sales, and you still can have two yard sales.
• Sell as much as you want during those two yard sales.
• But if you have a third yard sale, you would be required to collect sales tax, regardless of the quantity
• So you could sell $2 on your third yard sale, and you better be paying sales tax on that.

Keywords: 989, all