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• This is a bill that came about as part of our discussion with the county commission in that meeting that
• So, um, it authorizes the county commission to allow the sale of commodities created by solid waste collection

Bills: SB334

Keywords: SB334, Lauderdale County, Florence, Shoals Economic Development Fund, sales tax, use tax, local tax, economic development, county commission, municipal revenue, tax proceeds, special revenue fund, Colbert County, local legislation, Alabama Code 45-39-245.47, 923, senate, all

Bills: SB1390

Keywords: gross production tax, oil and gas, natural gas, casinghead gas, oil revenue, tax apportionment, revenue sharing, county highway fund, school funding, average daily attendance, general revenue fund, revenue stabilization fund, county bridge and road improvement, state transportation fund, preserving and advancing county transportation fund, education funding, higher education, student aid, tourism funding, conservation funding

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• County.
• There was a death in Snohomish County.
• to county.
• There is also a variety of local court rules on procedures that vary from county to county.
• frustrated by the variances between Snohomish County, King County, and Pierce County: when I'm supposed

Bills: HB2543

Keywords: county clerk, fees, local government, administrative costs, revenue generation, 904, all

Summary: The Law and Justice Committee heard public testimony on several bills. House Bill 2248 was described as a technical cleanup measure for Secretary of State corporate, nonprofit, trademark, foreign entity, student exchange, and apostille filing processes; the prime sponsor and Secretary of State staff supported it, while one testifier raised concerns about multiple LLCs and transparency in manufactured housing communities. House Bill 2508 would expand the Office of Independent Investigations’ jurisdiction to older deadly-force cases and certain non-deadly-force incidents tied to deaths, broaden agency notification and records access requirements, and exempt additional records from public disclosure; the sponsor and OII supported it, and members asked about how far back cases could be reviewed. House Bill 2203 would create reckless interference with emergency operations for driving around closures, with enhanced penalties and license suspensions in aggravated cases; fire chiefs supported it, while defense lawyers argued it was unnecessary and disproportionate. House Bill 1909 would create a Court Unification Task Force to study disparities in Washington’s court system; the sponsor, legal aid, and access-to-justice advocates supported it, while the committee noted a large number of signed-in opponents. House Bill 2095 would create a rebuttable presumption of negligence for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users in designated areas, along with education, damages, and fee-shifting provisions; the sponsor and several advocates supported it, but cities, trucking interests, and defense groups raised concerns about liability, comparative fault, attorney fees, and litigation costs. In executive session, the committee advanced Substitute House Bill 2158 on electronic notarial acts and Substitute House Bill 2178 on court rules and procedures. It adopted Amendment Alpha to Substitute House Bill 2239, increasing a setback for family burial grounds from public rights-of-way/easements and adding water-source coordination requirements, then sent the bill as amended to Rules. It also advanced House Bill 2543 on county clerk fees. The committee adopted Amendment Bravo to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165, clarifying false identification as a peace officer to require malicious intent, and sent the bill as amended to Rules. It adopted Amendment Charlie to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532, moving the nitrous oxide prohibition to a different title chapter, and sent that bill forward. Finally, it adopted Amendment Delta to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2320 to allow limited firearm-manufacturing code and 3D/CNC use for gunsmith repair work; discussion then turned to Amendment Echo, which would remove some possession prohibitions, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that amendment and bill.

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• , to any county where there may be an asset of the probate.
• There are other databases to locate assets, you know, county auditors, county assessors, etc.
• There are other databases to locate assets, you know, county auditors, county assessors, etc.
• The revenue from these fees are retained by the county performing service.
• State Association of County Clerks.

Bills: HB2543

Keywords: county clerk, fees, local government, administrative costs, revenue generation, 904, all

Summary: The committee heard staff briefings, sponsor testimony, and public testimony on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2158 would authorize remote notarization of tangible records and remote oaths/affirmations, with audiovisual recording and retention requirements; the sponsor and supportive testimony framed it as an access-to-justice measure for rural and mobility-limited residents, and the bill was closed to public hearing after strong pro sign-in support. Substitute House Bill 2239 would create family burial grounds on private land with setback, notice, recording, and local-option regulation requirements; the sponsor, a farmer, tribal descendant, and cattlemen’s representative testified in support, while WSDOT raised a technical concern about the setback from rights-of-way, and the bill also drew substantial pro sign-ins. Substitute House Bill 2178 would reconcile court rules and statutes on malicious mischief aggregation, civil infraction timing, payment plans, and treasurer/AOC duties; AOC supported it as a largely technical cleanup, and the bill was closed to public hearing without opposition testimony. The committee then heard Engrossed House Bill 2445, which would tighten probate administration to curb “probates for profit” and heir-hunting abuses by extending the window for family members to act, narrowing who may serve as a “suitable person,” adding reporting and venue requirements, and regulating agreements with transferees for value. The Attorney General’s Office, Northwest Justice Project, and a probate attorney supported the bill as a consumer-protection measure to stop predatory estate takeovers, while other probate practitioners warned it could sweep too broadly and harm legitimate heir-finding services that help locate omitted heirs; members asked about whether the bill would still allow useful services and whether it clearly addressed the cited abuses. The sponsor said he was open to further conversations and written recommendations, and the hearing closed with heavy public interest, including many pro and con sign-ins. House Bill 2543 would update county clerk fee statutes to match newer appellate court requirements for electronic exhibits, photos, and media copies, while modernizing outdated references such as compact discs; county clerks and county officials supported it as a technical, cost-recovery measure, and the hearing closed after brief testimony. Finally, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 would create a new gross misdemeanor for false identification as a peace officer, replacing part of the current criminal impersonation statute and covering badges, vehicles, attire, and other insignia that mimic law enforcement, with exceptions for retired officers, inherited memorabilia, and artistic uses; the sponsor, governor’s office, and a city official supported it as a way to protect immigrant communities and improve trust in law enforcement. The committee also began hearing Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532 on nitrous oxide sales, which would prohibit sale or distribution of nitrous oxide canisters for personal use while preserving medical, veterinary, dental, industrial, food, and automotive uses; members raised questions about how the bill would be enforced and how lawful purchasers would be distinguished, and the hearing was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• Our rural rail district makes up six counties, with two members from each county.
• deposited to the State Highway Fund and the other half distributed to counties via the General Revenue
• to the General Revenue Fund.
• This legislation would bypass that protection. ...and allow local counties who want the revenue and who
• There are 254 counties across the state, and over 150,000 miles of those have county maintenance. ...

Bills: HB1589, HB2208, HB2297, HB2560, HB2725, HB3080, HB4417, HB4473, HB4520, HB4662, HB4888, HB4905, HB4906

Keywords: HB 1589, toll road, toll project, toll project entity, voter approval, local control, county election, commissioners court, Transportation Code, Chapter 372, road construction, highway funding, infrastructure, public referendum, ballot measure, transportation policy, Texas toll roads, regional mobility, toll collection, vehicle registration

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• However, currently, if a county by agreement, if a county has been granted the authority to have sole
• county and the city, allows that, uh, county the authority to, uh, to, uh, cancel that subdivision if
• I am the Kaufman County District Attorney and as the Kaufman County District Attorney.
• that generates tax revenue for the county to pay for county services such as roads and emergency services
• Uh, notification is very important to us as county commissioners and county judge.

Bills: HB23

Keywords: property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest, county property tax, nonprofit-owned property

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• This means the county can collect revenue from hotels that are not currently taxed.
• The lack of hotels outside the city has tied the hands of the county and city to use this revenue for
• I would like the county to use revenue from the tax to fund repairs and improvements to the county airport
• Now, if you look at the white sheet, which I downloaded from the Kerr County website, The tax revenue
• As mentioned, this brings in $350,000 additional revenue to Kerr County.

Bills: HB 1039, HB2289, HB2370, HB2404, HB3066, HB3076, HB3117, HB3118, HB3169, HB3178, HB3179, HB3182, HB3196, HB3241, HB3377, HB3500, HB3567, HB3715, HB3954, HB4098, HB4109, HB4222, HB4226, HB4412, HB4659, HB4682, HB4683, HB4755, HB4926, HB5165, HB5562, HB5596

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax authority, border counties, tax legislation, municipalities, hotel tax revenue, convention centers, economic development, local government authority, HB 2370, HOT tax, venue projects, convention center, municipal finance, local government code, Section 334.0082, tourism tax, debt financing, bond repayment

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• But if the good senator. from Otero County that represents Otero County, if that dollar amount is not
• President and Senator, were counties represented by Democrats treated differently than counties represented
• It's disgusting what came out of this session in regards to Torrance County, Otero County, and I think
• it was Cibola County.
• President, so when we say revenue, do we mean revenue to counties or loss of revenue? Yes, Mr.

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

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• But if the good senator from Otero County that represents Otero County, if that dollar amount is not
• Were counties represented by Democrats treated differently than counties represented by Republicans?
• it was Cibola County.
• And that is their one-year loss of revenue if they leave. Thank you. Loss of revenue if they leave.
• President, so when we say revenue, do we mean revenue to counties or loss of revenue? Yes, Mr.

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

Summary: The Senate convened on the 30th day of the 2026 session, established a quorum, heard an invocation from Chaplain Harry Eberts, and received several announcements and House messages. The chamber then took up multiple concurrence and third-reading items, including Senate Bill 273, Senate Bill 37, Senate Bill 100, Senate Bill 41, House Bill 34, House Bill 20, House Bill 43, House Bill 38, and House Bill 256. The body also heard that House Joint Memorial 2 was moved from the President’s table to the calendar, and later received messages from the House on several other Senate and House measures. The most contentious action was concurrence on Senate Bill 273, which concerns correction facility loss of revenue for counties affected by the loss of ICE detainees. Senators debated the economic impact on Torrance, Otero, and Cibola counties, with supporters arguing the bill provided partial relief and critics saying it did not come close to replacing lost jobs and revenue. The Senate ultimately concurred with the House amendments by a vote of 22-18. On Senate Bill 100, which would have expanded burglary-related definitions to include an “extension of a dwelling,” several senators argued the House language was too broad and legally vague, and the Senate voted not to concur, sending the bill back to the House. Senate Bill 41, with a technical correction and addition of second-degree criminal sexual penetration, was concurred with by voice vote. Among the bills passed on third reading, House Bill 34 updated school nurse licensure rules and supervision pathways and passed 38-0. House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill, clarified retirement and survivor-benefit provisions, and passed 39-0 after questions about whether it affected PERA’s unfunded liability; sponsors said it did not. House Bill 38 expanded insurance coverage for powered mobility devices and prosthetics, including coverage for batteries and in-state provider requirements, and passed 38-0. House Bill 256 expanded cardiac emergency response planning and AED requirements to athletic activities and schools, including private schools on a phased-in basis, and was debated over cost and scope before passing. House Bill 20, which would allow Native American designation on driver’s licenses and IDs, prompted extended discussion about tribal support, documentation, and possible profiling concerns; the transcript cuts off before final disposition of that bill.

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• This bill is a local bill for Green County and Green County only.
• Now, I have seen some opinions from other counties. seen some opinions from other counties, but though
• The people of Green County voted on parimutuel wagering, and since then in Green County, no entity has
• All of the revenue is coming in.
• I mean, we got several counties that have activities just like Green County. County.

Bills: SB268, SB262

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling

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• . >> Parker Moore, Alabama House District 4, Morgan, Limestone, and Madison counties. >> Matt Butler,
• I'm from Mobile County. This is Mary Bruce Smithson; she is our committee clerk.
• Morgan Limestone and Madison counties Morgan Limestone and Madison counties Matt<00:08:37.680><c> Butler
• . >> Marilyn Lands, Alabama House District 10, Madison County.
• Uh, I just want to introduce myself as a very well-trained freshman member of the Senate County.

Bills: SB183, SB160, SB183, SB160

Keywords: tribal police, law enforcement, reservation safety, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, indigenous rights, sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipal ordinance, resolution, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax administration, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, local government, tax exemption

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• If they have more parcels than population in my home county, then Harris County and Dallas County is
• But in a rural county you're going to have more parcels than folks.
• If the cities and counties update it, so there actually exists to be an overall unit out there.
• The cities and counties go later, and some like Harris County don't even put their tax bills in the mail
• Senator Bettencourt: Yes, it's by county if I remember correctly.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• Like, in my home county, Cherokee County, with a population of 53,000, to find out how many different
• If they can consolidate in my home county, then Harris County is more than those populations.
• The cities and counties go later, and some of them, like Harris County, don't even put their tax bills
• Yes, but it's by county if I remember correctly.
• Just know them because they're very similar to counties.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• So, cities and counties have other sources of revenue. that are not affected by this bill at all, is
• How much increase in revenue? From all sources, what change was there for the county?
• Divided by, what is the current revenue for the city, for the county? So...
• What is the total revenue for the county?
• And there's nothing in this that inherently prevents cities from getting whatever revenue or counties

Bills: HB17, HB23, SB 10

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• Representative Judge of Probate from each county to conduct post-election audits.
• The canvas and board of each county shall randomly select at the next one.
• Like in Tuscaloosa County, we got one precinct that has 9,000 people in it.
• Alabama, but you think about it; we have 67 counties.
• I'm confident you can find some revenue sources. Yes, sir. What’s the rocket?

Bills: HB30, HB263, HB357, HB359, SB60, SB102, HB30

Keywords: elections, post-election audit, election audit, risk-limiting audit, ballot audit, election integrity, voter confidence, Secretary of State, judge of probate, canvassing board, poll watchers, ballot containers, manual tally, recount, county election, statewide election, general election, absentee ballots, provisional ballots, election transparency

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• first one, SB301 by Hobie, is related to electronic filing of business property taxes allowed by the county
• The next bill is SB329, where the revenue commissioner is authorized to perform duties of selling and

Bills: SB301, SB329

Keywords: Lee County, Alabama, business personal property tax, business property tax, personal property tax return, electronic filing, e-filing, tax administration, revenue commissioner, county tax, business tax return, tax preparer, third-party preparer, property tax returns, online tax filing, local legislation, land redemption, taxation, administrative fee, 1136

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• It restricts paramutual wagering to one county.
• The county in question is Loun County, and it aligns with sections 104, 105, and 65 of the Alabama Constitution
• , making it a valid local bill for Loun County.
• So, we have an amendment here because Loun County has a lot of...
• Loun County has a lot of environmental justice issues.

Bills: SB268, SB262, HB237, SB90

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling

Bills: SB 39, SB 2129, SB 2141, SB 2246, SB 2323, SB 2439, SB 2722

Keywords: railroad, train, collision, information disclosure, safety, driver's license, reporting, off-highway vehicles, public land, safety certificate, transportation, Parks and Wildlife Code, tolls, county revenue, civil penalty, ad valorem tax, transportation funding

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• Some counties do it. Most counties do not. But thank you for the question.
• Almost 30% go to Tulsa County. Meanwhile, Garvin County, 0.07% of the credits.
• Beckham County, 0.029%. Kiowa County, 0.02%.
• It could be a county.
• It could be a county.

Bills: SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102

Keywords: education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee considered a long series of bills, many dealing with tax credits, property taxes, and tax administration. Early action included Senate Bill 1579, which creates a taxpayer bill of rights for ad valorem tax assessments by sending taxpayers a plain-language notice of existing rights; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 683, as amended, expanded the parental choice tax credit to cover certain supplemental educational services for private-school students, including tutoring and summer learning programs, but drew concerns about broad language and unequal treatment of public-school students; it passed 8-3 with one member not voting. Senate Bill 1389 proposed a $25 million increase in the parental choice tax credit cap; supporters said the program is nearing its limit and should grow gradually, while opponents cited lack of outcomes data and benefits flowing disproportionately to higher-income families and metro counties. It passed 10-2. The committee also advanced several tax and property-related measures. Senate Bill 1387 would allow a sales tax refund when a vehicle is sold within six months of a purchase, even without a trade-in, and passed 10-2. Senate Bill 1390 extended and removed a cap on funding for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and related agencies, passing unanimously. Senate Bill 2063 would require the State Treasurer to publish more information about unclaimed property online; the Treasurer’s office opposed it over privacy and burden concerns, but the bill passed 7-3. Senate Bill 1829 reduced the motor vehicle excise tax on manufactured homes to align more closely with the tax burden on traditional homes, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1842 would let county treasurers offer a 12-month installment prepayment plan for ad valorem taxes; it passed 9-1. Several other bills were debated on policy and accountability grounds. Senate Bill 1391 would require private schools participating in the parental choice tax credit to administer state tests and report results; supporters framed it as accountability for public tax dollars, while opponents argued it would undermine private-school autonomy and school-choice goals. It failed 5-7. Senate Bill 1398 created a capped tax credit for donations to certain nonprofits serving foster care, pregnancy resource centers, therapeutic care, and anti-trafficking efforts; members asked for clearer outcome measures, but it passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1212, addressing selective property appraisals in some counties, passed 9-1. Senate Bill 2158 would extend favorable tax treatment to health care sharing ministry contributions, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 102 clarified when remote workers and certain short-term workers owe Oklahoma income tax, with discussion focused on athletes, entertainers, public figures, and contract workers; it passed 10-0. Finally, Senate Bill 2060, a governor-requested housing infrastructure bill creating master development districts, was still being refined but passed 6-4 to keep it moving forward.

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• However, currently, if a county by agreement If a county has been granted the authority to have sole
• The petitioner must include a copy of the notice to the county and counties in their TCE.
• The cost to the county and these are county...
• That generates tax revenue for the county to pay for county services such as roads and emergency services
• Notification is very important to us as County Commissioners and County Judge.

Bills: HB23, HB363, HB447, HB954, HB23

Keywords: third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, municipal utility district, petition, county clerk, water code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, traffic impact studies, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, extraterritorial jurisdiction, county authority