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• </c> portion of his bonding bill go to fund portion of his bonding bill go to fund state<00:04:56.560
• </c> enable admin to leverage federal funds enable admin to leverage federal funds for<00:09:42.959><
• Which one do you fund? Is there a criterion that you fund Greater Minnesota first?
• There are projects that will not be funded with the available funds.
• </c><00:48:23.839><c> and</c> history of fundings 70% of the funds and history of fundings 70% of the

Bills: HF919, HF1192, HF212, HF214

Keywords: wastewater, infrastructure, funding, Litchfield, economic development, environmental compliance, Hastings, water treatment, PFAS, nitrates, bonds, capital investment, public health, HF212, Round Lake-Brewster, Independent School District No. 2907, school construction, school building, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption

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• This amendment just exempts the live presentations tax that we passed just recently, exempts libraries
• It just exempts them from sales taxes.
• I do recognize the importance of the property tax exemption.
• So that means that the exemption amount is just... ...even exist anymore.
• So that means that the exemption amount is just going to stay flat.

Bills: SB5994, SB6244

Keywords: timber tax, school funding, levy failure, tax distribution, education funding, tax exemption, agriculture, hazardous substances, crop protection, warehousing, 904, all

Summary: House Finance met in executive session on March 2 and considered several tax and property-tax bills. Members heard staff summaries and then took action on ESSB 5252 (removing the acreage limit for nonprofit public assembly hall property tax exemptions), SB 5994 (continuing timber tax distributions to certain school districts), ESSB 6027 (expanding allowable uses of local sales and use tax revenue for housing and related services), ESSB 6113 (a broad tax administration bill with a striking amendment and several proposed changes), ESSB 6162 (consolidating the state property tax levy and expanding senior/disabled property tax relief), SB 6343 (extending flood-related property tax relief), SB 6347 (rolling back 2025 state tax rate increases), SB 6097 (adding federally recognized tribes to the Conservation Futures Program), and SB 6244 (extending a hazardous substance tax exemption for agricultural crop protection products).

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• Unfortunately, counties aren't exempt from paying into this fund, so many counties pay more into the
• fund than they get back.
• This legislation makes no funding allocation changes; it simply exempts Texas counties from the state
• Senate Bill 1, the Appropriations Bill, includes continued funding to address this backlog. agency funding
• The problem is that we didn't fund it. And so.

Bills: SB214, SB935, SB1030, SB1901, SB2018, SB2020, SB2066, SB2206

Keywords: HVAC, tax exemption, energy efficiency, residential heating, installation services, Energy Star, sales tax, residential, installation, sales tax exemption, Environmental Protection Agency, temporary exemption, motor fuel tax, county exemption, diesel fuel, gasoline tax, transportation funding, SB 1030, Texas Tax Code, use tax exemption

Bills: SB 4, SJR 2

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment

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• This will bring the total for elderly and disabled homeowners to a whopping 200,000 exemption.
• The general homestead exemption was $5,000. The general homestead exemption was $5,000.
• The disabled and veterans exemption was $10,000.
• So for 40-some years, the disabled and veterans exemption has stayed the same.
• 50,000 over-65 exemption would make it a supermajority.

Bills: SB23, SJR85

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.

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• Senate Bill 23 will increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from
• to a whopping $200,000 exemption.
• The General Homestead exemption was $5,000. The disabled and veterans exemption was $10,000.
• So for over 40 years, the disabled and veterans exemption has stayed the same.
• And that’s what a homestead exemption like this does.

Bills: SB23, SJR85, SB 23

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

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• So this is a self-funded plan meaning So this is a self-funded plan meaning So this is a self-funded
• , but you as far as the self-funded plans, but all self-funded plans do have an all self-funded plans
• This is a self-funded plan and our department of a self-funded plan and our department of a self-funded
• So they don't regulate self-funded plans. don't regulate self-funded plans. don't regulate self-funded
• So self self-funded we created offer it So self self-funded we created offer it So self self-funded we

Bills: SB 1, HB 500, SB 1, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HB 500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• funding, and research support for a total of $33.3 billion in all. funds.
• Increases funding.
• It is not just simply funded by state funding.
• Those federal funds are gone. We have to use state funds to pay it. That is an ongoing.
• You said to fund or defund? fund to defund, defund. Yes, sir.

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB1, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HB500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• I see $0, but it looks like we have a statutorily dedicated fund for $3 million in federal funds and
• So we utilize $3.3 million from that fund to meet that 750 additional... it's called the Cal Fund."
• monies and various Treasury funds.
• Storage Trust Fund.
• The funding is currently in there.

Bills: HB1, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, budget, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year, economic development, state treasury, emergency response, education, voting technology, sustainability, revenue sharing, fund distribution

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• This is one that moves the funding from 20 million to 10 million... 22 million?
• Instead, it builds on the general fund appropriation from 2022, increasing the funding to $22 million
• Instead, it builds on the general fund appropriation from 2022, increasing the funding to $22 million
• Voters will compare any funding cuts in this year's budget to this, and they should.
• </c><01:10:27.040><c> to</c> centers we must ask what funding to centers we must ask what funding to

Bills: HF1126, HF967, HF1066, HF1669, HF926

Keywords: property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco

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• . funding. funding.
• The funds made available through the tax exemption will be invaluable to balancing those inflationary
• The funds made available through the tax exemption will be invaluable to balancing those inflationary
• The funds made available through the tax exemption will be invaluable to balancing those inflationary
• The funds made available through the tax exemption will be invaluable to balancing those inflationary

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• So as I read this and I'm All supportive of a funding mechanism for public charter schools.
• They're depositing those funds with the institution, who then make the loan from those funds, and they're
• These are funds that the treasurer's office has generated in the investment of tax dollars.
• These are funds already sitting in the treasurer's office.
• The interest earned on these accounts is also exempt from income tax.

Bills: HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

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• They're depositing those funds with the institution, who then make the loan from those funds and they
• So I would argue that these are probably funds from investments.
• These are funds already sitting in the treasurer's office.
• mules, and we're just adding survey day to the list of ag exemption products.
• The interest earned on these accounts is also exempt from income tax.

Bills: HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

Summary: The committee first considered and unanimously approved the nomination of Keith Ventress to the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority and then to the Oklahoma Industrial Finance Authority. Members noted his banking background and asked a brief question about the reference to old congressional district boundaries in the nomination materials, but there was no substantive opposition and both nominations advanced to the Senate. House Bill 1590, by Senator Daniels, would create an Oklahoma education infrastructure linked deposit program to provide reduced-interest loans for charter schools and nonprofit private schools for capital and building needs. Supporters said it would use existing state linked-deposit structures already used for agriculture and affordable housing, while opponents raised concerns about using taxpayer-backed funds for private schools, the bill’s broad nonprofit language, and whether it could lead to more state oversight of private education. The bill passed 9-2. House Bill 1242, which would add survey day to the list of agricultural sales tax exemption items, was discussed briefly but received no motion for a do pass recommendation and remained in committee. House Bill 3818, by Senator Coleman, would create tax-advantaged insurance loss savings accounts for homes and vehicles; members expressed concern about missing definitions, contribution limits, and the potential for abuse, but agreed the concept had promise and the bill passed 9-2 after the enacting clause was stricken for further work. House Bill 4305, as amended, clarified how affordable housing properties are assessed for ad valorem tax purposes by excluding certain income-based subsidies from valuation; after questions about prior court cases and assessment practices, it passed 6-5.

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• such as the Site Improvement Fund, and there is funding for research parks and economic development
• Deposits $56 million of excess funds in the various funds, mainly in the State Emergency Response Fund
• revitalization fund, LED initiative funds, and creating the Strategic Investments Across Louisiana Fund
• Fund.
• Fund.

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year

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• We've been working with you to support their capital investment fund request to fund those improvements
• best source of funding.
• </c> support their capital investment fund support their capital investment fund request<00:18:29.640
• :18:31.400><c> that</c> request to fund those improvements that request to fund those improvements that
• highway fund, and two FTEs.

Bills: HF192, HF268, HF1214, HF494

Keywords: Minnesota income tax, dependent exemption, personal income tax, tax relief, family tax relief, children, dependents, tax deduction, tax exemption, state revenue, inflation indexing, tax year 2025, taxable income, household tax policy, family tax credit, HF268, Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway, memorial highway, highway naming, road designation

Bills: SB 2188, SB 2230, SB 1763, SB 879, SB 1147

Keywords: education, funding, state budget, public schools, school choice, geothermal energy, environmental regulation, Railroad Commission of Texas, closed-loop systems, energy production, regulatory exemption, mining, interstate compact, Texas, natural resources, state withdrawal

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• regarding the office of the State Auditor, is referred to the Committee on Finance and Taxation, General Fund
• Finance and Taxation, General Fund. Signed, John Treadwell, Clerk. Was that number 93?

Bills: SJR 2, SB 4, SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 42, SR 74, SR 76, HCR 5, SB 710, SB 710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• So we're going to put an end to taxpayer-funded bailouts for criminals using the same money that's supposed
• that should have passed the House last year and said we're not giving up on our $100,000 Homestead exemption

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• has a total city sales tax exemption has a total general<00:30:46.760><c> fund</c><00:30:47.159><c>
• is a fiscal impact to the general fund, to the Legacy fund, as well as to these additional funds that
• is a fiscal impact to the general fund, to the Legacy fund, as well as to these additional funds that
• </c> assistance fund and special Revenue fund assistance fund and special Revenue fund on<00:37:05.240
• </c><00:37:39.800><c> are</c> 0.25% those funds are um those funds are 0.25% those funds are um those

Bills: HF1833, HF148, HF1127, HF1227, HF1681, HF1974, HF1106, HF1016, HF2197

Keywords: sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness