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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (05/06/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:42:33.680><c> estate</c> that property had any real estate that property had any real estate
- real estate transfer tax there was no real estate transfer tax paid<01:42:56.719><c> in</c><01:42:57.679
- </c><01:43:29.600><c> estate</c> merger filed and paid real estate merger filed and paid real estate
- We tax real estate.
- We tax real estate. So, the idea 1960s. We tax real estate.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a bipartisan bill that passed committee unanimously and ensures real estate firms and brokers
- do not market real estate solely to exclusive or private groups of buyers or brokers.
- It therefore ensures added transparency in the real estate market.
- do not market real estate solely to exclusive or private groups of buyers or brokers.
- It therefore ensures added transparency in the real estate market.
Committee:
Senate Rules
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 22nd, 2026
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Banking, real estate, insurance, and the concrete and aggregate industry all touch this issue.
- Some don't support the funding requirements of the bill, but all real estate participated in the study
- I'm also a licensed real estate agent with RE/MAX Diverse based out of Leominster.
- I love how my job allows me to help people achieve their real estate goals, and at the same time I feel
- estate side of it which the reality is i've played i've with the real estate side of it which the reality
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, according to the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, certified residential and
- certified general real estate appraisers currently pay renewal fees exceeding $1,000 each renewal cycle
- For example, according to the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, certified residential and
- certified general real estate appraisers currently pay renewal fees exceeding $1,000 each renewal cycle
- The risk is real.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- , they're not in competition... ...the farm or at the estate, they're not in competition with the estates
- with the State Tax Commission.
- So the Commission revised that form on March 4, 2025.
- I'm just talking about the real property.
- “Um, myself, I’m a state certified general real estate appraiser.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we charge a higher transfer real estate tax when people buy a home to try and live here, which is
- Do we charge a higher transfer real estate tax when people buy a home to try and live here, which is
- </c> uh uh charge a higher transfer real uh uh charge a higher transfer real estate<00:43:05.280><c>
- At the same time, HB 1707 provides a one-time real estate transfer tax exemption for first-time low-
- At the same time, HB 1707 provides a one-time real estate transfer tax exemption for first-time low-
Committee:
House Ways and Means
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.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Continuing Care Retirement Communities Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2008, with the real estate downturn, a lot of those campuses ran into some significant headwinds,
- If a refund comes in for that unit, it's paid back to that estate.
- In my experience, a public hearing by a commission is where the commission meets and the public consent
- And I listened to the Assisted Living Commission public hearing a lot back.
- So I think it is real appropriate.
Summary:
The commission met at Brookhaven at Lexington to continue discussing continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with a focus on financial viability, entrance fees, refund policies, and how the industry is evolving. Speakers explained that nonprofit CCRCs have shifted away from building entirely new campuses since the 2008 financial crisis, and now more often grow through expansions, affiliations, mergers, or added home- and community-based services. They also noted that many newer CCRCs, especially nationwide, are being built without on-campus skilled nursing, relying instead on assisted living, memory care, or off-site arrangements, and that zoning and local approval can affect expansion plans.
A substantial portion of the discussion centered on financial health and consumer protection. Panelists said the most important indicators of a strong CCRC are high occupancy, strong liquidity, and reinvestment in the property, with low occupancy and declining days cash on hand cited as warning signs. They described how actuarial reviews are used to estimate health care utilization and set pricing, and said staffing shortages are often a bigger financial pressure than resident care utilization itself. On refunds, speakers said entrance-fee refunds are generally paid when a unit is resold and the new entrance fee is received, and that resident refunds are usually protected even in bankruptcy, though residents are unsecured creditors. Massachusetts examples such as Reed’s Landing and the Groves were cited as cases where residents remained in place and refunds were ultimately protected.
The group also discussed a pending disclosure bill on Beacon Hill related to entrance fees and refund transparency. LeadingAge Massachusetts said it supports clearer disclosure so residents understand refund provisions, and reported that among surveyed member CCRCs, the average time to provide an entrance-fee refund over the past two years was about 117 days. Participants emphasized the need to balance consumer protection with preserving the financial stability of the communities. The commission also reviewed upcoming dates: a virtual public hearing/listening session on June 16, the next commission meeting on June 23, and a later discussion planned on consumer rights, protections, and advertising practices. The meeting concluded with introductions of commission members and an invitation for attendees to tour the Brookhaven campus.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Regulated Industries Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm assuming that you're thinking that a real estate contract would trigger this.
- estate transactions are done cash.
- You have a contract on a piece of real estate that you're probably gonna have to close within 30 45 or
- estate transaction. >> Thank you for the question.
- Because, again, I I understand your point that you have about 40% of real estate transactions for residential
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Since then, those efforts have made a real difference in the state's ability to quickly respond to fires
- A qualified business is a business other than a hotel, restaurant, financial institution, real estate
- A qualified business is a business other than a hotel, restaurant, financial institution, real estate
- Real quick, you throw out a bunch of they're going to leave.
- The conversation is a direct comparison between Washington and states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee,
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tax Expenditure Review Commission 6/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> presented to the commission. presented to the commission. Uh<00:08:01.840><c> Mr.
- </c> the proposed modifications to commission the proposed modifications to commission procedures.
- </c> estate tax. estate tax.
- The Minnesota estate tax applies to all assets of a decedent, including real property, before they are
- </c> provision within the estate tax. provision within the estate tax.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And there are real concerns on what is going to happen to people.
- Other states also deny a jury trial after they go through a claims commission process.
- We do know that other states that have a commission do see reductions.
- estate tax.
- home, for example, that's in the estate.
Summary:
Senate and House Democratic leaders said they were pleased with progress before cutoff, highlighting work on immigration/federal-overreach protections and affordability measures. They cited bills such as restrictions on ICE activity in private spaces, employer notice requirements for ICE worksite actions, housing expansion in commercial and mixed-use zones, limits on medical debt interest, senior property tax relief, grocery-store covenant restrictions, preventive health care access, energy relief for low-income households, and the proposed millionaire’s tax, which they said would support tax credits and long-term fiscal sustainability. They also noted strong bipartisan movement on many bills and said they were now focused on processing House bills in the Senate and vice versa.
Several stalled or controversial measures were discussed. Leaders said the JR bill did not advance in the House because it lacked votes, though support had grown and stakeholder engagement continued. Child welfare and controlled-substance/endangerment bills were described as still under discussion, with lawmakers saying there were differing views on the best way to protect children and that some proposals were paused for further work. The Senate-side transmission and cultural resources package also ran into procedural and timing problems, with one bill ultimately not moving after a request for a full reading delayed the plan.
The governor’s comments on the millionaire’s tax and the updated revenue forecast were a major topic. Democrats said they welcomed the governor’s tax ideas, were aiming to balance meaningful tax relief with a sustainable budget, and saw the forecast as providing some breathing room and more reserve capacity, though much of the new revenue would be absorbed by caseload growth and maintenance costs. They also discussed a proposed employer assessment tied to Medicaid-funded health coverage, saying it was intended to address federal cuts and shifting costs, while acknowledging concerns from employers and nonprofits. Other items included the tort-liability/survivor claims bill, which leaders said would preserve jury trials and damages while creating a claims process, the 0.05 BAC impaired-driving bill, and a pension-related proposal to terminate and restate LEOFF Plan 1, with some related transfer ideas still unresolved.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- District, identifying... ...from the good gentleman from the 11th District, identifying one of the real
- So there is a real concern. Yes, $1 billion of Medicaid funds cut by this legislature already.
- That's not the intent of our B&O code, and this amendment would create real inequities in our tax code
- structured, which would create a lot of inequity in how folks are taxed and, importantly, could create real
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
Summary:
The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1.
The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4.
The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a work session from the Washington State Transportation Commission on their road jurisdiction
- They can initiate the process, which the commission is charged in law to manage and oversee.
- The commission, once it receives a proposal, will conduct a technical analysis.
- There is no fiscal impact to the Transportation Commission.
- Are there any real questions? Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, are there any real questions?
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
motorcycle safety, right shoulder, shoulder riding, limited access roadway, freeway, expressway, highway congestion, lane splitting, traffic safety, RCW, Washington traffic law, roadside assistance, emergency vehicles, tow truck, congested traffic, motorcyclist, route jurisdiction, abandonment, transportation, local governance
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members, agency continuation, sunset review
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Bills:
HB247 , HB317 , HB318 , HB253 , HB271 , HB135 , HB247 , HB317 , HB318 , HB253 , HB271 , HB135
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, age verification, parental consent, consumer protection, app store regulations, data privacy, Internet filters, digital safety, minors protection, civil liability, device manufacturers, obscenity, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> out to me, not somebody from Texas. out to me, not somebody from Texas.
- </c> somebody from Texas. somebody from Texas.
- </c><02:08:16.480><c> That</c> commission, another commission. That commission, another commission.
- Senate File 105, Real Estate Brokers Duties and Disclosure Amendments, an act relating to real estate
- </c> and fish commission. and fish commission.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Labor and Employment
Transcript Highlights:
- estate.
- Individuals are more likely to have active bank accounts and to have real estate that can be levied.
- During an in-depth investigation, we identified that one of the owners had real estate properties.
- So by name... ...that one of the owners had real estate properties.
- While the case was pending, the business transferred all its real estate to other entities, rendering
Committee:
House Labor and Employment
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/24/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh most idea of a study commission.
- </c> apologize to you and the commission. apologize to you and the commission.
- </c> are real. are real.
- </c> organization in Texas.
- So at that Texas organization in Texas.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- speaker lead Alabama Association of real speaker lead Alabama Association of real speaker lead better
- this is a good one oh yeah cause is real this is a good one oh yeah cause is real this is a good one
- on higher the Alabama Commission on higher the Alabama Commission on higher education and applies to
- Harvard 2021 that was commissioned Harvard 2021 that was commissioned Harvard University University
- property so if your state has real real property so if your state has real real property so if your
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 21st, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So in my vocational work, I work in real estate.
- One of my big priorities is real estate.
- Bank, and I have a very good pulse on what's happening in the commercial real estate industry.
- Professionally, I own real estate development and consulting companies.
- I've dedicated Savills, one of the nation's largest commercial real estate advisory firms.