Video & Transcript Research : 'charitable giving'
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (9-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- sports betting and charitable gaming. sports betting and charitable gaming.
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gaming state service to charitable gaming state service to charitable gaming - Charitable gaming has a $25 fee.
- Charitable gaming has a 150 to 5,000. Charitable gaming has a $25<00:09:02.800>
fee. - charitable um it's going to charitable charitable um it's going to charitable organizations,<00:
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from its August 21 meeting and then received an update from Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation leadership on implementation of Senate Bill 299 and House Bill 566. Jamie Eids and staff described the agency’s new structure after charitable gaming was brought under the corporation, including new divisions, staffing, banking, payroll, insurance, procurement, and reporting systems. They also unveiled the corporation’s new logo and tagline, and said the transition had been designed to avoid interruption for charities, licensees, and racing operations.
A major focus was the fee structure required by House Bill 566. Eids outlined current licensing fees across racing, sports wagering, and charitable gaming, compared Kentucky’s fees with other states, and recommended keeping the status quo for one more year because the agency has only recently brought all three components fully in-house. Members asked about whether charitable gaming had harmed veterans’ groups or other nonprofits, whether any revenue should be transferred back to the state, and whether the charitable gaming licenses cover one-off raffles as well as standing operations. Eids said she had not heard complaints, said the licenses include all such activity with some exemptions, and agreed to look at the question of future transfers.
The committee then heard from Melissa Combs Wright on pari-mutuel wagering and Hannah Sims on sports wagering. They reported continued growth in historical horse racing, more than $11 billion in total pari-mutuel wagering in fiscal year 2025, over $10.5 billion in HHR wagers, and about $161 million in pari-mutuel tax revenue, with most of that supporting the general fund and horse-breeding development funds. They also said sports wagering has generated nearly $5 billion in wagers since launch, $73 million for the public pension fund, and more than $2 million for problem gambling services, while expanding to 13 retail locations and 92 additional sports events. Members raised concerns about players being cut off after winning, the lack of local government revenue sharing from gaming facilities, and the growth of computer-assisted wagering; the witnesses said they were reviewing CAWs and that Kentucky does not license poker rooms through the corporation.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/04/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
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- requirement that the um the charitable requirement that the um the charitable or<01:34:55.199>
- YMCAs I'm going to use 90 seconds give YMCAs I'm going to use 90 seconds give the<01:42:53.840><
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (2-19-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- It's going to save charitable gaming a little bit of money there.
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charitable <00:02:41.120>gaming <00:02:41.360>a save charitable - charitable gaming a save charitable charitable gaming a little<00:02:41.560>
bit <00:02:41.680 - It won't just be for charitable gaming; they'll be able to do horse racing, sports wagering.
- Also, as it relates to charitable gaming, I think there's some things in there that the charitable gaming
Keywords:
Call to Order 00:00
Roll Call 00:05
HB 566 Discussion 01:34
HB 566 Vote 16:42
HB 39 Discussion 19:15
HB 39 Vote 23:10
HB 70 Discussion 24:48
HB 70 Vote 27:36
HB 72 Discussion 28:58
HB 72 Vote 39:45
HB 79 Discussion 41:45
HB 79 Vote 42:58
HB 223 Discussion 45:34
HB 223 Vote 46:24
Adjournment 47:38, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 566, which would implement the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation created last year. Chairman Cook described major provisions affecting charitable gaming, horse racing, sports wagering, and quarter horse racing, including locking charitable gaming fees in statute at a slightly lower rate, expanding charitable gaming board representation, preserving existing gaming technology, allowing school districts to hold charitable gaming licenses, and setting up self-funding for the new corporation through administrative set-asides from gaming-related funds. The bill also addresses uncashed vouchers, cross-training of investigators, ethics and employment provisions, and a three-year quarter horse breeding incentive intended to grow the industry. A committee substitute made two technical changes: clarifying voucher money stays with the track facility and making the school district itself the license holder. The substitute and then the bill both passed favorably, with several members noting concerns from last year but supporting the revised structure.
The committee then heard House Bill 70, an interstate compact for dietitians. Sponsor Representative Vanessa Grossl and witnesses said the measure would allow reciprocity with other compact states, improve workforce mobility, help military families, expand patient access and telehealth, and reduce administrative burden on the licensing board. The committee substitute created a third license category for educational interpreters, but that language actually belonged to the next bill; for HB 70, the committee voted the bill favorably without reported amendments. The bill passed unanimously or near-unanimously and was sent to the House floor.
Next, House Bill 72 was presented by Representative DJ Johnson to amend the law governing limited x-ray machine operators. The sponsor explained that current law effectively prevents limited x-ray operators from working in the same facility as other imaging equipment, which he said creates compliance problems, disrupts training, and can force practices to move equipment or lose employees. The bill would allow limited x-ray technicians to operate in the same facility as other imaging equipment. During discussion, some members noted opposition from students and others in the field, and the sponsor invited industry witnesses to explain their concerns. The transcript cuts off before final action on HB 72 is completed.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Name as a charitable organization.
- 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
- A very small percentage will go to this charitable organization.
- A very small percentage will go to this charitable organization.
Summary:
The Judiciary Interim Committee met to begin its study of charitable gaming and the ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations, a study directed by Senate Bill 2334. Legislative Council gave an overview of the constitutional and statutory framework for charitable gaming, site authorizations, rent limits, proceeds, and recent legislative changes. The Attorney General’s Gaming Division then clarified the financial flow of gaming, explaining that in fiscal year 2025 North Dakota had about $2.5 billion in gross gaming proceeds, with roughly 88-90% paid back in prizes and about $256 million available to organizations after taxes; most of that activity came from electronic pull tabs. Members asked for more detail on winnings, replays, rent, and the breakdown of manufacturer/distributor revenues, and the AG’s office agreed to provide supplemental information.
The committee also heard from the League of Cities and the Association of Counties about local site authorization. Cities said they have a limited role in approving gaming sites, can adopt policies after public hearing, may charge up to $100, and can set certain conditions, including local nexus requirements, but cannot require donations or force a specific charity or site. The League said it had worked with stakeholders on a model policy to provide more consistency, though members raised concerns that local requirements could become too restrictive for charities serving broader areas. Counties said the issue is mostly a city matter, with little county involvement beyond minimal site fees and general site approval.
The North Dakota Gaming Alliance testified in support of the study and provided IRS-related material suggesting charities may use asset diversification, while emphasizing it had not taken a position on whether charities should own bars. Members questioned whether bar ownership is being used for site stability or to channel charitable gaming dollars, and whether city policies might disadvantage charities with broader missions. The committee also discussed the relationship between gaming organizations, manufacturers, and distributors, including restrictions on incentives and interference, and asked for more information on those entities and their ownership. Later in the meeting, the Racing Commission gave its regular update on live racing, pari-mutuel wagering, ADW providers, purse and promotion funds, a new TRPB contract, and concerns about cease-and-desist actions from other states. Finally, the State Hospital superintendent briefly reported on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s support services, including the SORT team, training, and security assistance for the hospital campus.
NH
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE COURT HELD AN OUT-OF-STATE AG HAD STANDING FLORIDA CHARITABLE TRUST IN A FLORIDA COURT BACK IN MAY
- THE COURT DECISION OPENS THE DOOR TO A NUMBER OF ACTORS IN AND OUTSIDE TO SEE FLORIDA CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BILL DOES NOT SHIELD OR IMMUNIZE OF LOADABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FROM WRONGDOING.
- Garcia: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> I WILL GIVE AN EXPLANATION.
- NUMBER VICE PROVISION APPLIES TO CHARITABLE ENTITIES AND NAMELESS CHARITIES WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- you rent it out in the example I give you rent it out in the example I give the<00:39:56.920>
- worship building that way not giving worship building that way not giving large<00:41:13.040>
- these properties um charitable these properties um charitable organizations<01:03:00.960>
and - gaming large charitable the charitable gaming large charitable gaming<01:40:37.679>
organizations - Give it to her.
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on HB 650, a housekeeping-style bill from the Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds. Testimony explained that the bill would remove references to two already-repealed dedicated funds, split the state parks dedicated fund so Cannon Mountain winter activities would be tracked separately from the rest of the parks system, and place a $1 million cap on the robotics education fund so excess money would revert to the general fund. Supporters said the changes were mainly administrative but would improve accounting and avoid timing issues; committee members asked about a typographical error in the bill text and whether the measure was more than housekeeping. The committee later voted 16-0 to recommend HB 650 ought to pass, and then placed it on the consent calendar.
The committee also opened a public hearing on HB 585, which would revise the property tax exemption for religious organizations. Representative John Janigian, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to help small churches and other religious groups that own parsonages or worship buildings but no longer have a resident pastor, allowing them to rent space or use property for church purposes without losing the exemption so long as the money is used for church operations, maintenance, or outreach. He described his Salem church’s parsonage being taxed after it was no longer occupied by a pastor, and said the bill would prevent similar burdens on small congregations. Former Representative Betty Gay testified in support, describing prior assessor actions in Salem that taxed church land and buildings very aggressively, while a Municipal Association representative testified in opposition. Committee members raised questions about how terms such as “regularly recognized and constituted denomination” would be defined, whether the bill could be applied consistently to larger denominations with multiple parishes, and whether legislative research should review past treatment of similar cases.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- In supporting HB 4172, because when charitable bingo succeeds, Texas communities win. Thank you.
- For 37 years, bingo has fueled local giving in our area, but the impact doesn't stop there.
- With the Texans for charitable bingo and I'm testifying on behalf of myself in Texas for charitable bingo
- Speaker, Committee members, um, for giving me the opportunity to lay out House Bill 4285.
- Thank you so much for giving us. Members, are there any questions? Thank you so much.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- clarify um under the term charitable clarify um under the term charitable which<00:32:07.200>
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equal towns could at least give equal towns could at least give equal treatment - clarify the definition of charitable clarify the definition of charitable within<00:43:28.920>
- <01:07:10.000>
gaming New Hampshire charitable gaming New Hampshire charitable gaming operators - <01:07:10.000>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I love to talk, but not when you give me a microphone.
- Our printer was giving me fits this morning.
- This bill makes things worse by giving This bill makes things worse by giving us<01:22:32.480>
- I'll give you a really good example.
- And I'll give you a really good is.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- >> I'll give you most of that back. >> I'll give you most of that back.
- So, that gives it a 1810 in at uh 12:34. So, that gives it a uh<02:34:51.840>
12:3. - The casino is charitable nonprofit.
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1596, which would raise New Hampshire’s cigarette excise tax from $1.78 per pack to about $2.80, using an inflation-based adjustment since the rate was last set in 2008. Representative Jerry Stringham, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure would keep New Hampshire competitive with neighboring states, generate revenue, and help offset other budget pressures. He also described the bill as repealing an income-based premium charge in Medicaid/CHIP-related programs and restoring cuts to the University System of New Hampshire, arguing that the combined package would still leave the state in a positive fiscal position. He said the tobacco tax increase would likely have some cessation effect but would remain low relative to other New England states, and he cited prior testimony from health groups supporting a larger increase.
Members questioned the sponsor about how the new rate was calculated, the prior tobacco tax reduction and restoration, whether tobacco companies would absorb or pass on the tax, and the fiscal note’s estimates for Medicaid premium revenue and UNH funding. Stringham said he used Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation data, that the earlier 10-cent reduction did not produce the expected sales increase, and that the current bill would eliminate the premium charges now in the budget. He later clarified that the Department of Medicaid Services had updated the revenue estimate, but said the bill still showed a surplus overall. He also said the federal government already imposes a $1-per-pack tax and that New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase.
Two public witnesses testified in opposition to the tax increase. Anna Bettincourt, a tobacco category manager, argued that higher tobacco taxes would unfairly target smokers, reduce New Hampshire’s tax advantage, and likely shift purchases to other states or illicit markets rather than reduce use. She said tobacco companies generally do not lower prices and that Massachusetts’ flavor restrictions had not eliminated sales. In response to questions, she maintained that a smaller increase would still be harmful and that enforcement problems make bans ineffective. The sponsor and some members countered that smokers impose higher health costs and that tobacco taxes are a policy tool for both revenue and public health. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
A New Senator is Sworn In / Legalizing Sports Betting in Minnesota / Black Entrepreneurs Day Feb 7th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- giving in their communities.
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giving <00:21:05.159>in than they do in charitable giving in than they - do in charitable giving in their<00:21:05.520>
communities <00:21:06.039>and <00:21:06.159 - 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
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, and then the charitable—what happened with the charitable?
- Okay, and then the charitable—what happened with the charitable, Mr. Chair?
- Okay, and then the charitable—what happened with the charitable, Mr. Chair?
- That doesn't sound like a negotiation, but since we're giving ultimatums, I'll give one too.
- Giving ultimatums, I'll give one too.
Bills:
SB1638
Keywords:
taxation, income tax, internal revenue code, deductions, tax benefits, retroactive, standard deduction, 1182, all
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee took up SB 1638, a tax conformity bill that would update Arizona’s tax code to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and incorporate federal changes from 2025. The bill also included individual income tax subtractions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, along with changes to the standard deduction and charitable contribution deduction. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether Arizona should conform broadly to federal changes or limit the bill to more targeted, temporary provisions.
Two amendments were considered. The chair’s amendment was described as clarifying only, addressing retroactivity and foreign dividend language, and it was adopted. Senator Epstein’s amendment would have removed the broader conformity provisions and the modified charitable deduction, limited the standard deduction change to tax year 2025, and kept the individual subtractions; she argued the business-related conformity items mainly benefited corporations and should be negotiated in the budget. Opponents said the amendment would create unnecessary recalculations and uncertainty for taxpayers and businesses, while supporters of the underlying bill said conformity was needed quickly to match Department of Revenue forms and avoid filing-season confusion. Epstein’s amendment failed.
Public testimony split along similar lines. Business and tax group representatives supported prompt conformity, saying taxpayers and small businesses needed certainty and that the department’s forms should be codified. Opponents argued the bill would reduce state revenue substantially and mainly benefit higher-income taxpayers and corporations, while diverting money from education, child care, and health care. After debate, the committee voted to move SB 1638 as amended with a do-pass recommendation, passing it by about 4-3, and then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(3-11-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
- charitable gaming over over the interim. charitable gaming over over the interim.
- the with the charitable gaming in here. the with the charitable gaming in here.
- <00:14:12.200>
We're charitable gaming this summer. We're charitable gaming this summer. - And the charitable gambling age from 18 to 21. >> Well, I like that.
- give me a demotion there, Representative.<00:20:36.320>
What?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:42:10.720>
calculation would give give me a simple calculation would give give me a simple - $4,000 some of charitable contributions. $4,000 some of charitable contributions.
- It leverages federal tax policy to encourage charitable giving to any SGO, whether that SGO be connected
- It leverages federal tax policy to encourage charitable giving to any SGO, whether that SGO be connected
- <01:29:55.920>
A A federal scholarship tax credit would encourage additional charitable giving
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So um when you give me a microphone.
- And I'll give you a really good is.
- So, that gives it a 1810 in at uh 12:34. So, that gives it a uh<02:34:51.840>
12:3. - <04:52:08.080>
So, of charitable. So, of charitable. - in the definitions what is charitable. in the definitions what is charitable. Right?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think we're the last one now to give a tax break on our state taxes to veterans.
- So I think we're the last one now to give a tax break on our state taxes to veterans.
- Give way to Senator Cabrero. So we go to file item number four, SB 1165.
- When a charitable designation is used to shield multi-million-dollar private...
- And, you know, this status is meant for charitable giving.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Give us your testimony. Thank you. Good morning, Chairman Hughes, Vice Chair Paxton, and senators.
- I'm a CPA from Victoria and treasurer of Texans for Charitable Bingo.
- with a long history of supporting charitable bingo operations in Texas.
- We are pleased to advocate on behalf of the charitable bingo organizations that we serve.
- This gives the opportunity for this ...likely to give them a slap on the wrist.
Keywords:
local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard several House bills and took no final votes, leaving each bill pending after testimony. HB 272 would align venue and evidentiary rules for fraudulent use or possession of credit/debit card information with existing credit card abuse law; the sponsor said it would improve prosecutions, and the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center supported it. HB 1661 would increase penalties for certain election-related offenses, including failure to distribute election supplies and early release of election results; no substantive opposition was heard. HB 551 would protect the residential addresses of people who receive campaign expenditures on public Texas Ethics Commission reports, similar to donor privacy protections, and a witness from Texas Eagle Forum later indicated support for the privacy change.
The committee also heard HB 2820, which would raise the amount charitable bingo organizations may keep in operating capital from $50,000 to $100,000. The sponsor and a Texans for Charitable Bingo representative said inflation and operating costs have made the current cap too low and that the bill would help charities maintain stable operations without expanding gaming. HB 3181 would impose stronger consequences for repeated denial of court-ordered child possession and access, including limiting probation and requiring attorney’s fees after multiple contempt findings; a family court judge and a parent testified in support, while another witness argued the bill should be paired with stronger criminal enforcement and that parents already face high costs. HB 4157 would update Texas law for commercial spaceflight by recognizing liability waivers and preserving workers’ compensation rights; no one testified against it.
The committee also heard HB 4145, which would let health care providers satisfy a timely billing requirement by sending bills to a patient’s legal representative in a personal injury case, closing what supporters described as a loophole in letter-of-protection situations. Finally, HB 46, relating to the Texas Compassionate Use Program, drew the most extensive discussion: supporters said it should expand access for legitimate medical cannabis patients and add more delivery methods and conditions, while opponents warned against broader marijuana expansion and questioned adding chronic pain and other conditions. The sponsor said he still supports the program and wants a balanced, regulated expansion, but noted the bill is still being worked on. All bills were left pending at the close of the hearing.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- And give clear stated authority of where our licensees.
- maintain the integrity of charitable bingo throughout Texas.
- Charitable bingo in Texas was first approved...
- Texas for the charitable purposes of the organizations.
- I'll give you another great example.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- maintain the integrity of charitable bingo throughout Texas.
- I think it gives a lot of, they spent a lot of time and effort on that.
- Give me an idea of about how many terminals you think.
- And I'll give you another great example.
- Is there any way you can give an educated guess?