Video & Transcript Research : 'age 65 and older'
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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Madison County Legislation Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Madison County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- everybody else is doing it, I thought Madison County could, too, on freezing taxes for those that are 65
- And Senator Givhan. Aye. All right, let's give the favorable report. Thank you much.
Bills:
SB371
Keywords:
SB371, Madison County, Alabama constitutional amendment, senior property tax exemption, property tax freeze, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, age 65 and older, owner-occupied housing, principal residence, residential property tax, local tax relief, property tax assessment, county tax exemption, 923, senate, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- age 65 or older would allow a resident age 65 or older to<00:03:25.840><c> fish</c><00:03:26.280><c>
- Anglers age 65 and older are a growing contingent of our licensed buyers and currently contribute about
- By removing anglers age 65 and older from acquiring to buy a license, we would lose about $1.1 million
- Anglers age 65 and older are a growing contingent of our licensed buyers and currently contribute about
- By removing anglers age 65 and older from acquiring to buy a license, we would lose about $1.1 million
Keywords:
human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And add to that, people over 65, it's difficult for them to follow. I'm over 65.
- Many people over 65 wish to age in place.
- And add to that, people over 65, it's difficult for them to follow, I'm over 65, many of these things
- Many people over 65 wish to age in place.
- And it was usually an over-65 person that did that.
Keywords:
homestead exemption, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax relief, school district taxes, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, disabled homeowners, age 65 or older, school finance, tax exemption increase, local school taxes, property tax exemption, homestead tax relief, voter approval
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 23 and its companion constitutional amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 85, both by Senator Bettencourt. The bills would increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000, which proponents said would significantly reduce property taxes and help seniors and disabled Texans age in place. Bettencourt and supporters described the measure as part of a broader property tax relief package, estimating combined savings of about $950 for over-65 and disabled homeowners when paired with other recent homestead exemption changes.
Witnesses largely supported the proposal. Testimony in favor came from a lawyer, a private citizen, Texas Realtors, the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and the Texas Association of Builders, all emphasizing relief for fixed-income seniors, housing stability, and the ability to remain in their homes. Several witnesses noted rising property taxes, medical costs, and the challenges seniors face in moving or affording home modifications. One witness from Every Texan said a flat homestead exemption is the most equitable way to cut property taxes, but argued against additional tax cuts generally, favoring a circuit-breaker approach and warning that permanent tax cuts could reduce funding for schools and other needs.
The committee also discussed data showing many over-65 homeowners already pay no school property taxes in some counties and that the proposed changes would increase that share. After closing public testimony, the committee voted on the measures. Senate Bill 23 was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-0 vote, and S.J.R. 85 was also reported favorably by a 7-0 vote. The transcript also shows Senate Bill 898 being laid out and passed unanimously earlier in the meeting, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- two-thirds pennies to 90 and 86/100 pennies.
- At that time, I was counsel to Ways and Means a long time ago.
- The disabled and veterans exemption was $10,000.
- There are winners and losers with every tax relief.
- And that’s what a homestead exemption like this does.
Keywords:
homestead exemption, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax relief, school district taxes, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, disabled homeowners, age 65 or older, school finance, tax exemption increase, local school taxes, property tax exemption, homestead tax relief, voter approval
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members.
- I'm happy for you to keep repeating billions and billions and millionaires and billionaires over and
- we, you know, between phone calls and taxes and Zooms and everything else... ...after it passed and
- And once again, it's on her and her team.
- If you're over 65 and you get a job with the state, you don't have to participate.
Keywords:
individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, education savings
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 3rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- I had to kind of check in with someone on retirement age and how we got to this place.
- And I think it was that the required retirement age for, was it state police, was 50.
- And in the push to raise that age, municipal departments became part of the conversation.
- And in the push to raise that age, municipal departments became part of the conversation.
- And in the push to raise that age, municipal departments became part of the conversation.
Keywords:
retirement benefits, police officer, surviving spouse, pension, public service, police chief, deputy police chief, civil service exemption, local governance, Medford, H5384, Craig Riley, Haverhill, firefighter, fire department, civil service, civil service examination, maximum age requirement, age waiver, age exemption
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Apr 14th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- that's fine and great.
- So we've included an additional age cap and mirrored language around having health exams and things.
- And anyhow, dear Chairman Brady and Chairman Ryan, my name is Danny DeLorati, and I'm in Massachusetts
- And anyhow, dear Chairman Brady and Chairman Ryan, my name is Danny DeLorati, and I'm in Massachusetts
- And seeing nobody else, just a thank you to the LIS team and our court officer.
Keywords:
retirement benefits, teachers' retirement system, creditable service, public education, emergency law, sick leave bank, leave donation, personal days, vacation days, extended illness leave bank, public employee, county sheriff, Worcester County Sheriff's Office, personnel bill, employee leave, disability leave, illness leave, compassionate leave, Massachusetts public service, police recruitment
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- 55 years or older, who are independent and do not require assistance with activities of daily living
- agreements and state and federal law.
- , and the number is expected to grow as the baby boomers continue to age.
- And I would point out to you that the discrimination in a 55-and-older community is voluntary.
- to no longer elect... ...then the logical thing for them to do will be to no longer elect to be 55-and-older
Keywords:
senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints
Summary:
The Housing Committee opened with scheduling updates, noting that House Bill 2266 may move from Thursday to Monday for executive action and that House Bill 2489 is being pushed to next week to allow more amendment work. The committee then heard House Bill 1542, which would create a bill of rights for residents of senior independent housing, define that housing category, allow enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act, and require a Commerce report. Sponsor Rep. Christine Reeves said the bill responds to seniors in her district who lack protections, and she suggested amendments to extend the reporting deadline and possibly add a registry to better identify covered communities. Supporters from the Alzheimer’s Association and AARP backed the bill as a needed consumer-protection measure for vulnerable older adults, while a representative from a manufactured-home community urged that such communities be included. LeadingAge Washington said the bill is a reasonable start but asked for more stakeholder work and a clarification related to CCRC statutes.
The committee also heard House Bill 2527, which addresses eventual tenant ownership programs under the federal low-income housing tax credit program. Staff explained that the bill would require developers to set up reserve or escrow accounts, inform tenants and partners of their rights and responsibilities, and allow the Housing Finance Commission to investigate violations and bar noncompliant developers from future tax-credit participation for a period of time, with harsher penalties for willful violations. Rep. Alex Ybarra Pellett said the bill responds to a state audit and to Native families who were promised eventual ownership but have not received deeds or keys after years of renting. Indigenous rights attorney Gabe Galanda supported the bill, saying more than 500 families, mostly Indigenous and many in tribal communities, were affected by broken promises and inadequate oversight.
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission opposed the punitive parts of HB 2527, saying the program is complex, that 17 of the 18 eventual tenant ownership projects involve tribal housing authorities, and that the commission has already adopted stronger policies after the audit. Commission staff said the bill’s penalties and retroactive enforcement could undermine collaborative work with tribes and that the ownership arrangements vary by project and are not simply “keys after 15 years.” Members asked extensive questions about accountability, ownership structures, escrow obligations, and the role of investors versus tribal housing authorities. The chair indicated the issue may be revisited in a future work session. The committee then closed the hearing on HB 2527, reopened HB 1542 for additional testimony, and adjourned after hearing all public testimony without taking any votes.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- If you are age 65 or older and you have never been an ASRS member before, you have a one-time opportunity
- If you are age 65 or older, and you have never been an ASRS member before, you have a one-time opportunity
- Again, a simple bill, if you are age 65 or older, you have never been an ASRS member before.
- The concerns go on and on and on, and we really have not addressed them.
- And so... And so I hope, and I'm thinking there's going to be another bill coming along.
Keywords:
retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-3-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
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- They're a little older now, and they started out speaking foy for four, doughy for door, or other.
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- </c><00:23:42.000><c> and</c> it wouldn't change any cost and and it wouldn't change any cost and and
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And also, we and our union.
- And so rather than ratchet people up into the system and and and create bigger problems for society,
- And over, and over, and over again, and still be.
- So when we talk about repeat and repeat and repeat and repeat and repeat...
- And so really, at the age of 80, she was what you'd picture her if you were asked to describe the little
Keywords:
family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Ds are in 102, and the R's are in B-15. All right, 102 and B-15.
- rules and regulations and red tape.
- And we really want to make sure our seniors have housing. in the air and not help in this area and we
- And I think there's some space. We've done some work in this committee and others.
- I know it was complicated and lots of back and forth and discussions over the interim, as well as this
Keywords:
senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints
Summary:
The Housing Committee met on January 29 and reviewed three bills. House Bill 1542 would establish minimum rights for senior independent housing residents and allow enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act. Staff described three proposed amendments: one to narrow the definition of senior independent housing, one to replace Consumer Protection Act enforcement with Attorney General enforcement and civil penalties, and one to remove a Commerce Department reporting requirement. The committee rejected the first two amendments, adopted the reporting-repeal amendment, and then passed a second substitute version of the bill out of committee on a 10-7 vote with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 2664 would remove the certified mail requirement for unlawful detainer notices and other related notices, allowing first-class mail and other existing service methods instead. The bill sponsor said the prior certified-mail requirement had caused many notices to be returned undeliverable and created practical problems for housing providers and tenants. The committee passed the bill out of committee by voice vote with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 2452 would change how rent increase notices are served. The committee adopted an amendment that removed the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act portion of the bill, leaving only changes under the Manufactured Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act. Members said this would restore the prior notice process for manufactured housing and align with stakeholder preferences. The committee then passed the substitute bill out of committee unanimously, with 17 ayes and a due pass recommendation.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations (3-13-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsPrLc1ztkA, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:05
SB 65 Discussion 01:07
SB 65 Vote 05:20
SB 164 Discussion 06:25
SB 164 Vote 09:21
Adjournment 10:40, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (2-9-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAOsEKvOwxk, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:32
HB 65 Discussion: 01:39
HB 65 Roll Call Vote: 05:11
HB 337 Discussion: 06:36
HB 337 Roll Call Vote: 29:49, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (3-23-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx4VHku_YI8, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:42
SB 65 Discussion: 01:56
SB 65 Roll Call Vote: 16:04
SB 58 Discussion: 17:18
SB 58 Roll Call Vote: 18:55
HB 213 Discussion: 20:06
HB 213 Roll Call Vote: 21:44
SB 113 Discussion: 22:46
SB 113 Roll Call Vote: 24:39, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- three and 90% by age five.
- of brain development happens by age three and 90% by age five.
- age and complete the training under sections 142B.65, it'll tell you that they're not just leaving a
- age and complete the training under sections 142B.65, it'll tell you that they're not just leaving a
- Regarding the staff person, must be 16 years of age and complete the training under sections 142B.65.
Keywords:
child care, aides, supervision, child care centers, staffing regulations, childcare, day care, licensed child care center, early childhood education, child care licensing, director qualifications, staff ratios, group size, staff-to-child ratio, substitutes, volunteers, assistant teacher, teacher qualifications, infant care, toddler age
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- an employee. a parent company and subsidiary, and a trust and its beneficiary.
- grow to the north and many of those homeowners... ...grow, and their property taxes are managed and
- , Panitas, and Donna. ...and the RGV, and will be opening soon in San Antonio next month.
- And targeting dads is awesome, and I hear all of those, and those are great, great programs, right?
- Commissioner Brad Morrison and I talked and shared his vision, and he also shared my vision as well.
Bills:
HB249, HB 1186, HB2313, HB2408, HB2508, HB2730, HB2974, HB3045, HB3232, HB3336, HB3710, HB4044, HB4236, HJR133, HB249
Keywords:
ad valorem taxes, property taxes, homestead exemption, disabled veterans, senior citizens, tax payments, installment payments, municipal tax revenue, hotel, convention center, tax code, economic development, local government, municipality, tax revenue, qualified projects, municipal taxation, hotel project, municipality funding, veteran
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (3-7-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTLnNAsnOsk, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:27
SB 60 Discussion 16:53
SB 60 Vote 19:02
HB 540 Discussion 21:24
HB 540 Vote 24:56
HB 328 Discussion 26:52
HB 328 Vote 29:44
HB 65 Discussion 31:05
HB 65 Vote 32:34
HB 542 Discussion 34:21
HB 542 Vote 39:19, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations (3-8-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJuI_K_2vPM, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 01:06
HB 551 Discussion: 02:02
HB 551 Roll Call Vote: 22:47
SB 94 Discussion: 24:58
SB 94 Roll Call Vote: 33:46
SB 57 Discussion: 36:07
SB 57 Roll Call Vote: 37:20
SB 58 Discussion: 39:02
SB 58 Roll Call Vote: 40:11
SB 65 Discussion: 41:13
SB 65 Roll Call Vote: 55:02, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- ; and number three... ...know your age; and number three, smartphones and tablets already have filters
- And then by that, if you're under the age, then the filters are cut on again.
- confirm that they are the parent or guardian and the teen's age.
- just the ones you have to buy; and two, minimal information about age range and affirmative consent would
- As I said, technology, cell phones, and things like that are their age.
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice