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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And in Utah, the legislature provided additional one-off appropriations of sales tax funds.
- They enacted or extended a half-cent sales tax to 2045 just recently.
- All sales tax for new and used snowmobiles should go directly to sporting grooming.
- We should direct snowmobile sales tax to where they are being used.
- How many sled sales do we have in Washington each year?
Summary:
The committee first received a presentation from NCSL staff on national transportation funding trends and alternative user-fee options as gas tax revenue declines. The presentation covered declining fuel-tax purchasing power, the effects of more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles, and a range of state responses including indexed gas taxes, EV and hybrid registration fees, voluntary and mandatory road usage charges, transportation network company fees, retail delivery fees, and per-kilowatt-hour EV charging fees. Members asked about Virginia’s mileage-fee program, enrollment rates, and whether states had reduced gas taxes alongside new fees; the presenters said they would follow up with additional information.
Committee staff then presented a comparison of Washington’s transportation budget with Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, focusing on population, lane miles, road condition, fuel taxes, preservation spending, mega-projects, and governance structures. The discussion highlighted Washington’s unique transportation pressures, including ferries, fish-passage obligations, high debt service, and major capital projects. Members asked follow-up questions about debt service, interest costs, CCA impacts on fuel prices, and whether project costs differed by state.
The committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2109 would allow vehicles being towed on trailers to use coverings to contain mud, rocks, or debris instead of requiring prior cleaning; the bill’s sponsor and construction witnesses supported it as a practical solution, and the fiscal note showed modest costs to WSP and WSDOT. House Bill 2139 would raise snowmobile registration fees to support snow park and trail grooming; State Parks, DNR, and several snowmobile advocates supported it, while some snowmobile users opposed it, arguing that enforcement of unregistered sleds should be addressed first. House Bill 2192 would expand the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s fatal crash review authority and allow it to collect certain health data; the sponsor and agency supported the bill as a public-health tool, while one attorney raised concerns about limiting civil discovery and evidentiary access in fatal crash litigation.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Dec 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We've gotten rid of sales tax, rent tax, business sales tax.
- We've gotten rid of sales rent, business sales tax.
- That means there are still sales.
- So this is sales agents that we do—all these proprietary surveys.
- And I know there's a lot of houses on the market right now for sale.
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and took up SB 122, which would repeal Chapter 205 on local business taxes while allowing municipalities to continue imposing a gross-receipts-based business tax on merchants. Senator Trumbull presented the bill for the sponsor, and committee members questioned what services local governments fund with local business tax revenue and whether the bill should be considered alongside broader property tax changes. County and city representatives opposed the bill, arguing that local business taxes are capped home-rule revenues used for general fund services such as public safety, zoning and licensure checks, economic development, and business support, and warning that repeal would shift costs to residential taxpayers and reduce local flexibility. Senator Shreve said he would vote no because of ongoing property tax discussions, while Senator Pizzo said he would support the bill but wanted clearer accounting of how the revenue is spent. The committee voted 5-1 to report SB 122 favorably.
The committee then held a housing panel discussion focused on Florida’s housing shortage, affordability, and supply constraints. Dr. Samuel Staley said Florida is in a housing crisis driven largely by insufficient supply, arguing that the state needs roughly 100,000 additional units per year just to keep up with in-migration and that local planning systems often do not prioritize housing enough. He urged more emphasis on measurable impacts, streamlined permitting, accessory dwelling units, smaller lot sizes, and other market-responsive tools. Ann Ray of the Shimberg Center said Florida is seeing more single-family and multifamily construction but that production is concentrated in a handful of counties, while condo construction remains limited; she also noted that rents and home prices spiked sharply in the early 2020s and remain above pre-2020 levels, with nearly 905,000 low-income renters cost-burdened. Leslie Deutsch of John Burns Research said the national housing market is slow, Florida has a severe affordability problem, and builders are lowering prices and offering incentives but still face high land, labor, materials, and insurance costs.
In committee discussion, senators focused on whether Florida should encourage more density, including townhomes, build-to-rent products, modular housing, and redevelopment of existing sites rather than relying on large new subdivisions. Members also discussed the role of local zoning, impact fees, density bonuses, and state incentives tied to housing targets. Several senators said Florida’s growth and affordability challenges require updating land development codes and planning for where future residents will live without overbuilding rural or environmentally sensitive areas. The chair closed by emphasizing that density can support affordability and that Florida should use existing footprints more efficiently.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 25 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment would add a limited back-to-school sales tax holiday. Mr.
- The amendment establishes a two-week sales tax holiday across Pennsylvania that would take place from
- House Bill 2198, which came to us earlier today by a vote of 197 to 5, would repeal the sales and use
- We have now this repeal of the data center sales and use tax exemption, which is very important.
- We have now this repeal of the data center sales and use tax exemption, which is very important.
Summary:
The Senate returned from recess and first handled routine calendar matters, laying several bills on the table or over in their order without objection. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 1400, which addresses sentencing for second-degree murder in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Commonwealth v. Lee decision. Senator Street offered an amendment to replace mandatory life without parole with parole eligibility after 25 years and individualized review, but the Senate tabled the amendment by a 26-24 roll call. The bill then advanced to final passage after extended debate over whether it adequately met the court’s constitutional ruling and how it would affect victims, culpability, and retroactivity. It initially passed 31-19, then after reconsideration and a correction to one member’s vote, passed 30-20 and was sent to the House.
The Senate next considered Senate Bill 1212, which tightens the handling of sexual assault evidence kits by removing discretionary language that had contributed to inconsistent testing practices. Supporters said it would improve statewide consistency, preserve a survivor’s right to decline testing, and help reduce the rape kit backlog. The bill passed unanimously, 50-0, and was sent to the House. The chamber then moved through additional calendar items, including re-referrals of several House bills to Appropriations and multiple bills being passed over.
Later, the Senate took up House Bill 1667 on a supplemental calendar after suspending the rules. The bill became the vehicle for several amendments tied to affordability and tax policy. Senators adopted a back-to-school sales tax holiday amendment, a data-center tax exemption repeal amendment, and a school-choice-related amendment transferring EITC provisions and increasing scholarships by $25 million. Other proposed amendments, including a digital advertising tax and a combined reporting corporate tax reform, were tabled. After further debate on the bill’s impact on electric bills, data centers, and the state budget, House Bill 1667 was agreed to as amended and the Senate recessed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Agriculture and Environmental Quality Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Notably, about half of the allowances are used, the money from the sale of those allowances is used to
- And so just to highlight that these sales are important across our state.
- , and I think bottom up, so ranging from 11% to 15% of national sales in those different sectors.
- So those ones are pulling out sales and I think bottom up.
- So ranging from 11% to 15% of national sales in those different sectors.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- distributed to other heirs, it is incredibly difficult to unwind the sale of a home, unwind the sale
- Aita said Washington does not currently prohibit the possession or sale of nitrous oxide.
- as part of a manufacturing process or industrial operation; sale for automotive purposes; or filling
- The bill does prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide for personal consumption.
- But my hope is to really stop the sale of these products that are readily...
Bills:
HB2543
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, beginning October 1st, 2025, grocery stores pay sales tax for security and investigative
- Part two of the bill allows sales made to grocery stores, farmers' markets, and other food retailers
- to be exempt from retail sales tax on security and investigative services.
- We do have one main concern left with the bill, on Section 201, the sales tax exemption that applies
- to both the state and local sales tax.
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
HB2038, Washington, B&O tax, business and occupation tax, social media tax, platform tax, youth behavioral health, mental health, adolescent mental health, children's mental health, telebehavioral health, behavioral health account, state treasury, digital services tax, internet platform, social media companies, youth services, depression, anxiety, public health funding
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, beginning October 1, 2025, grocery stores pay sales tax for security and investigative
- Part two of the bill allows sales made to grocery stores, farmers' markets, and other food retailers
- to be exempt from retail sales tax on security and investigative services.
- We do have one main concern left with the bill: Section 201, the sales tax exemption that applies to
- both the state and local sales tax.
Summary:
The committee heard briefings, sponsor presentations, and public testimony on several finance bills. HB 2038 would impose an additional B&O tax on businesses operating social media platforms beginning in 2027 and create a youth behavioral health account funded by the tax. The sponsor argued the bill would help address youth mental health harms linked to social media and support implementation of the Washington Thriving plan. Supporters in testimony, including youth advocates and some public health voices, said social media contributes to youth anxiety and addiction and that the revenue should be used for behavioral health services. Opponents, including technology and business groups, argued the tax unfairly singles out one sector, could be passed on to consumers, and may violate federal internet tax law. The hearing on HB 2038 was suspended and later reopened for public testimony; no vote was taken.
HB 2297 would create tax incentives for grocery stores in underserved communities, including local B&O preferences, a sales tax exemption for security services, a 30-year property tax exemption program, a B&O tax credit, and a B&O exemption for certain locally owned or employee-owned stores. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to preserve and attract grocery stores in food deserts, especially after recent store closures, and to help communities with limited transportation and access to healthy food. County representatives supported the goal but raised concern about the bill’s sales tax exemption and its effect on local revenues. Public testimony was largely supportive, with advocates, local officials, grocers, and residents describing grocery stores as essential community infrastructure. No action was taken.
HB 2382 would raise cigarette taxes by $2 per pack, restructure vapor and other tobacco product taxes, and dedicate portions of the revenue to a time-sensitive emergency system, tobacco enforcement, and the foundational public health services account. The sponsor said the bill would generate needed revenue, support cancer research funding, and strengthen public health and enforcement. Supporters said higher tobacco taxes reduce use and help cover long-term health costs, while some public health witnesses supported the revenue but suggested directing more funds to existing tobacco prevention accounts. Opponents from retail and industry groups argued the proposal is regressive, could increase illicit sales and cross-border purchasing, and would hurt small businesses and low-income consumers. The committee also heard HB 2487, a Department of Revenue request bill that would narrow the B&O exemption for insurers to clarify that it applies only to premium income subject to insurance premium tax, and apply the change retroactively to 2019. The sponsor and supporters said the bill closes a loophole created by a recent Supreme Court ruling and preserves tax equity, while insurers and business groups objected to the retroactive application, warning of higher premiums and unfair taxation. Finally, HB 2018 would increase the solid waste tax by 0.5% per year for five years and direct the new revenue to a local government solid waste assistance account for county and city waste management plans. County officials supported the bill as a way to stabilize funding for solid waste systems, and testimony emphasized rising disposal and infrastructure costs. No votes were taken on any of the bills during the hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 4467 by Isaac relating to unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental lease, advertisement or sale
- HB 4540 by Paul ruling the unauthorized interest to occupancy sale, rental lease, advertisement or sale
- In certain state and local taxes, the enactment of the uniform state sales tax and the related school
- AG 4720 by Pearson relating sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday celebration season for the
- HB 4725 by money relating to the sales tax exemption for the sale, lease or, installation of a distributed
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , from sales by investors and speculators to individuals.
- : one being sales made by a state or political subdivision and the other a sale by a single-owner LLC
- It adds two additional exempt contract for deed sales: one being sales made by a state or political subdivision
- </c><00:45:04.400><c> one</c><00:45:04.720><c> being</c><00:45:05.359><c> sales</c><00:45:05.760><c>
- made</c><00:45:06.000><c> by</c> for deed sales. one being sales made by for deed sales. one being sales
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Aging 44-67 by Isaac, relating to unauthorized injury, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement,
- HB 4491 owned by Bella Montgomery linked to the firework sale of the public by retail firework permit
- It'd be 4540 by Paul ruling the unauthorized interest to your occupancy sale rental lease advertise or
- AG 4634 by Goodwin, ruling the quality standards for the sale of aggregates and. for the committee on
- H.U. 4720 by Pearson relating to the sale of fireworks for the Florida Jolly Hockey Club. celebration
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #28
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2397 makes revisions to condominium and planned community statutes relating to the sale of
- House Bill 2397 makes revisions to condominium and planned community statutes relating to the sale of
- The Senate amendments added provisions that facilitate the sale of... 406. Mr.
- The Senate amendments added provisions that facilitate the sale of Thank you.
- in that particular spot and make it a destination, and unfortunately we can't release that land for sale
Summary:
The committee heard concurrence and Senate-amendment explanations on a series of House measures. HCR 2001 would place a constitutional question before voters on election-related changes, including limiting voting to U.S. citizens, banning foreign national election contributions, requiring government-issued ID, and allowing ballot tabulation at the voting location; supporters described it as an election-security and faster-counting measure, while members noted possible county costs and the need for future appropriations if approved. HB 2305 on private towing was described as a statewide response to predatory towing, with Senate changes delaying local rate updates and creating a study/reporting framework for towing enforcement. HB 2321 would require DCS to place security freezes on children’s credit records, but the Senate removed the appropriation. HB 2397 revised HOA/condominium sale-notice procedures, and HB 2398 required insurance coverage for peer-to-peer or charter watercraft rentals while clarifying that ordinary boat ownership would not be mandated to carry insurance.
The committee also reviewed HB 2406, which the Senate struck and replaced with confidentiality protections for records involving deceased minors and minor victims of child abuse; HB 2408, which revised nursing board complaint and expungement procedures, added complainant confidentiality protections, and required public posting of policy statements; and HB 2755, which was substantially rewritten to facilitate the sale of underperforming state trust lands by allowing certain lessees to apply to purchase parcels through an appraisal-and-auction process. Members discussed a specific Dairy Queen/state land parcel example as the practical impetus for HB 2755. HB 2957 would bar governments from requiring digital/mobile driver licenses for services and limit ADOT’s retention and use of identity documents and biometric data, with the sponsor emphasizing privacy and federal-law carveouts.
Finally, HB 4005 would require AI instruction in schools, with the Senate expanding it from district-level instruction to grade-specific student requirements and directing ADE on curriculum development. Supporters framed AI literacy as essential for students’ future competitiveness and ethical use, while opponents objected to the mandate and questioned its fit for charter schools and core academics. The meeting ended after the committee moved through the bills and adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee on Ways and Means HB 4223 by Talks Clare relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale
- , rental, lease, advertisement for that sale, rental or lease or conveyance of real property, including
- HB 4226 by Morales Shaw relating to an exemption from taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental motor
- HB 4229 by Metcalf relating to the use and proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps used by
- HB 4248 by Reynolds relating to the authority to impose municipal sales and use taxes authorizing an
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Eight - Thursday, February 26
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They regulate smoking through tobacco sales through licensing.
- They regulate smoking through tobacco sales through licensing.
- shall be considered as comparable market sales and their sales prices kept as public records.
- shall be considered as comparable market sales and their sales prices kept as public records.
- Speaker, your income tax decrease, sales tax increase plan.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have CDPH emergency regulations in place now that ban the sale of all intoxicating hemp-derived
- Unfortunately, thousands of consumers have fallen victim to fraudulent online pet sales.
- Right now online pet sales gray zone.
- Despite California's existing sales bans, retail sales bans, brokers are using online platforms to mislead
- The DCC's own economic report says that 60% of cannabis sales occur in the unlicensed market.
Committee:
House Business and Professions
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Francis Van Langendonk from Summerfield Sales Agency? Yes, recognized.
- I'm the president of Ocala Breeders' Sales Company.
- Todd Wojahuski, our director of sales, will get into more details on the sales company.
- We have 130 employees and $22 million in annual sales. It’s not really $3.2 billion in 34,000 jobs.
- I am the director of sales for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, located in Ocala.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Summary:
The committee first handled Senate confirmations, hearing two support waivers from the Florida Swimming Pool Association, and then voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees in a block vote. It then took up several bills, adopting amendments and reporting each measure favorably: CS/SB 462 on transportation, which included FDOT authority over speed limits, EV-related funding, MPO changes, workforce grants, and an I-4 widening report; SB 1574 on energy infrastructure investment, creating a PSC mechanism for renewable natural gas infrastructure cost recovery; SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, limiting local government energy-source restrictions; and SB 726 on swatting, adding liability for prosecution/investigation costs and restitution for injuries or property damage. The committee also approved CS/SB 496 on timeshare management and CS/SB 1076 on roof contracting, both with technical or clarifying amendments.
A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 408 on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling live racing from gaming licenses at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. Senator Burgess presented a strike-all amendment that would delay decoupling for seven years, with a three-year notice period and a four-year guarantee of racing and current purse/breeder award structures. The sponsor and supporters said the longer runway was intended to create room for negotiations and align Florida with other pari-mutuel operations. The committee heard extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly opposed, from horsemen, breeders, veterinarians, farm owners, sales companies, and related businesses who warned the bill would reduce racing, depress breeding, threaten tens of thousands of jobs, and harm a major agricultural industry. A few speakers, including representatives of the Miccosukee Tribe, opposed the bill as a casino expansion that would benefit out-of-state interests and undermine existing gaming arrangements. No final vote on SB 408 was taken in the portion provided, and the committee continued public testimony after a recess.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- He has been can't pay your sales tax.
- Our sales is still not up. It's looking better, but not there yet. sales is still not up.
- It's looking sales is still not up.
- Restaurants depend on the sales of alcohol. uh these um uh sales taxes.
- </c><01:07:44.240><c> of</c> Restaurants depend on the sales of Restaurants depend on the sales of alcohol
Committee:
House Taxes
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Joint Legislative Audit
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, there are troubling inconsistencies and a lack of transparency in the sales process itself.
- And as you know, that was six years after the sales began. for a Caltrans home.
- And as you know, that was six years after the sales began.
- Objective four focuses on how Caltrans establishes affordable sales prices for eligible tenants.
- and the statutory and regulatory framework that governs the sales.
Committee:
Joint Joint Legislative Audit
Summary:
The committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, heard a status update from State Auditor Grant Parks, and reviewed several new audit requests. Parks reported that 10 previously requested audits were underway, with most expected to be released in spring/summer and one pesticide audit still pending; he also noted ongoing litigation with Huntington Beach over a 2024 audit. He said the office had grown to just over 200 employees and could start about five new JALAC audits between April and July. The committee also noted that one Prop. 28 request was being held and one PUC-related request was moved off consent to the regular calendar.
Senator Cervantes presented an audit request on California fusion centers, arguing they operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and store sensitive information without adequate transparency or safeguards. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and ACLU California Action, said fusion centers function as secretive intelligence-sharing hubs that can produce inaccurate or biased reports and may undermine privacy and civil liberties. Parks said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, unauthorized disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while warning of likely access and public-disclosure limitations. The request drew sharp opposition from Assembly Member DeMaio, who called it a politicized “witch hunt,” but public comment included support from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Senator Allen then presented an audit of the Public Utilities Commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. He and witnesses said utilities have repeatedly missed deadlines, causing long delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, and other customers; CPUC staff responded that the commission adopted timelines and compliance benchmarks in 2020, publishes quarterly data, and is already pursuing the issue through workshops and an open proceeding. Parks said the audit would assess CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and reasons for utility noncompliance. Public comment was mixed, with solar advocates supporting the request and PG&E objecting on process grounds and arguing the commission’s ongoing proceeding should address the issue.
Senator Perez, with Senator Fong, requested an audit of Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 corridor property sales and affordable housing program. They described tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing and eligibility information, and possible failures to inform residents of purchase rights; Caltrans said it is working to complete sales and has already closed 59 properties since fiscal year 2024-25. Parks said the audit would examine compliance with the Roberti Act, pricing, appraisals, communications, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior recommendations. Finally, Senator Umberg requested an audit of the Orange County Board of Education, citing transparency, litigation spending, charter authorization, procurement, and whistleblower concerns; after quorum was established, Parks said the audit would review Brown Act and Public Records Act compliance, public resource use, contracting, litigation costs, charter oversight, and retaliation complaints.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/10/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- As a result, Minnesota has seen rising E15 sales and retail availability since E15 was approved as a
- There's a chart in your packets that displays annual sales data since 2013.
- </c><00:15:41.160><c> and</c> Minnesota has seen Rising E15 sales and Minnesota has seen Rising E15 sales
- </c><00:15:50.920><c> data</c><00:15:51.759><c> since</c> that displays annual sales data since that
- </c><00:15:57.279><c> have</c> running annual Statewide E15 sales have running annual Statewide E15 sales
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jul 11 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- amendment adds a new Article 7A to Pennsylvania's law to clarify the legal effect of historic tax sales
- It clarifies the title following historic tax sales, and it provides that when unseated land was sold
- This applies only if the subsurface estate was not separately assessed for taxes during the tax sale
- year in which the property sale occurred.
- that property was This amendment requires anyone asserting that property was redeemed after a tax sale
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine administrative business, including approval of the June 1, 2026 journal and several leave requests. The chamber then took up a series of bills and committee referrals, with House Bill 1042 initially sent to Appropriations and later re-referred to Rules and Executive Nominations after committee action. Several other measures were either passed, held over in their order, or re-referred, including House Bills 36 and 513 to Appropriations and various Senate and House bills set aside for later consideration.
The most substantive floor debate centered on House Bill 96, where Senator Yaw offered Amendment A4096 to clarify the legal effect of historic tax sales of unseated lands. The amendment would treat certain historic tax-sale deeds as conveying full fee simple ownership, including severed subsurface rights, unless those rights were separately assessed, and would require documentary proof for claims of redemption. The amendment passed 36-14. The Senate also adopted Amendment A4183 to House Bill 1862 after a ruling that Senator Rothman had no conflict of interest and was required to vote; that amendment passed 46-4. Later, Amendment A4173 to House Bill 2559 was adopted 49-1, and House Bill 2559 then passed as amended.
Several bills received final passage by unanimous 50-0 votes, including House Bills 482, 1102, 1830, 1860, and 2426, while House Bill 1862 and House Bill 96 were advanced as amended. The Senate also returned a slate of gubernatorial nominations to the governor on motion of the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, arguing the budget should not ignore low-wage workers. The session also included recognition remarks for Ed Sheehan’s retirement and a submission to the record on the Treaty of Paris. The Senate then recessed until July 12, 2026, at noon, and several bills were signed in the presence of the Senate before recess.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- money where our mouth is and paying for that and switched it to, you know, a piece of the marijuana sales
- They purchase many other products, including motor fuel that generates motor fuel tax revenue and sales
- Like I said, so you would have that increase in sales tax and the health initiative in that way as well
- You would see some decreases in regards to the state school money because of the sales tax that wouldn't
- be collected on cigarettes because of the increase in the tax, because you're seeing a decrease in sales
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces