Bills: HB543

Keywords: tax exemption, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, market value threshold, Alabama taxation laws, 923, senate, all

Bills: HB148, HB203, HB360, HB552, HB 1244, HB 1284, HB1533, HJR30, HB148, HB203, HJR30

Keywords: residential property, ad valorem tax, leasing, property appraisal, fair market rent, housing affordability, appraised value, tax limitation, housing market, affordable housing, leased residential real property, rent control, Texas Tax Code, property tax, residential leasing, homestead, tax code, appraisal review board, real estate sales, property tax relief

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• Market value. Unfortunately, your tax protest may not reduce to a true market value.
• The approved plan froze residential market values.
• value lowered to what was market value.
• of the market value as determined by the appraisal office in the most recent tax year in which market
• The homestead appraised value can only be the lesser of two values: market value or 110% of last year's

Bills: HB329, HB361, HB546, HB1547, HB1745, HB2786, HB3235, HB3370, HB3575, HJR83

Keywords: appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use

Bills: HB543

Keywords: tax exemption, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, market value threshold, Alabama taxation laws, Senate Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee committee meeting video from Alabama Channel for session 2025-R, https://alabamachannel.ompnetwork.org/api-cache/site/1832/sessions?category[]=985, The Alabama Channel - Open Media Network, sessions, 2025-10-04T16:09:18+00:00, 1.0, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• And that is my bill, HF 3600. through the housing market and value of through the housing market and
• their homestead market value exclusion, which can lead to higher property taxes.
• when calculating the homestead market value exclusion.
• This potentially could provide a benefit to those homeowners by reducing their taxable market value on
• you know, market value on their home. you know, market value on their home.

Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608

Keywords: housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms

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• This is the credentials of value.
• Specifically, it will create credentials of value that help to ensure that they earn enough to cover
• Representative, credential of value.
• definitions that are, of course, in legalese, just for the record, can you explain that credential of value

Bills: HB2398, HB4363, HB3557, HB3701, HB2210

Keywords: credential of value, education, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, higher education, Oklahoma State University, Board of Trustees, presidential selection, college governance, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, academic programs, low-producing programs, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, program review, curriculum quality

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• When labor markets differ significantly, districts in higher-cost regions are placed at a structural
• When labor markets differ significantly, districts in higher-cost regions are placed at a structural
• When labor markets differ significantly, districts in higher-cost regions are placed at a structural
• When labor markets differ significantly, districts in higher-cost regions are placed at a structural
• If the state of Minnesota values school choice, whether it is open enrollment, charter schools, or post-secondary

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy

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• Representative Smith: I will move House File 633, licensed in-home children providers market value exclusion
• <00:01:11.799> value<00:01:12.119> by that reduces the taxable market value by that
• reduces the taxable market value by 50%<00:01:13.479> and<00:01:13.680> hopefully<00:01
• eligible for those things or a market eligible for those things or a market value<00:08:20.879><
• So ultimately, any exemption that's provided, be it a market value exemption, be it fiscal disparities

Bills: HF1277, HF812, HF457, HF633

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

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• There has to be a direct exchange of objective fair market value.
• So when you look at the give, the objective fair market value over the taxes that are waived...
• So when you look at the give, it's the objective fair market value over the taxes that are waived.
• value standpoint.
• It would have to be what was exactly promised and what was the objective fair market value of that exchange

Bills: SB1090, SB1293, SB1414, SB1429, SB1503, SB1536, SB1633, SB1724, SB1764

Keywords: savings and loan, technical correction, Arizona Revised Statutes, financial institutions, prohibitions, GPLET, abatement, tax incentives, local government, property improvement, central business district, insurance, settlement demands, time limits, third-party claims, regulatory compliance, initiative, referendum, ballot measures, petition circulators

Summary: The committee first approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bill 1090. It then heard Senate Bill 1503, which would require pension fiduciaries and proxy advisory firms to act solely in the economic interest of plan participants and beneficiaries, prohibit ESG- or ideology-based voting, require disclosures and economic analyses in certain cases, and authorize attorney general enforcement. The sponsor said the bill was meant to protect investors and align with federal action. Testimony was mixed: a policy witness supported the bill, while representatives of ASRS and PSPRS said they were neutral but raised concerns about added costs, operational burdens, reporting requirements, possible conflicts with existing fiduciary duties, and increased litigation risk. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1503 a do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1293, which would prohibit GPLET school-district revenues from being abated during the eight-year abatement period. Supporters argued the bill would protect school funding and reduce state aid backfill costs, and a Goldwater Institute witness said it would also reduce gift-clause concerns by limiting subsidies that shift costs to other taxpayers. City and economic development representatives from Phoenix, Mesa, and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council opposed the bill, saying GPLET is an important redevelopment tool that helps finance projects in urban cores and that the change would reduce its effectiveness and slow revitalization. The committee adopted an amendment and then passed SB 1293 on a 4-3 vote. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 1414, which gives insurers 30 days to review and respond to third-party settlement demands in bodily injury claims. Insurance representatives supported the bill as a commercially reasonable timeframe, while the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association opposed it, arguing that 30 days would become a minimum and could delay settlements for injured claimants; members discussed a possible 15-day compromise. The committee passed SB 1414 by a 5-2 vote. It also passed Senate Bill 1633, which creates an income tax subtraction for capital gains from the sale of a primary residence after a five-year residency; opponents warned it would mainly benefit wealthy homeowners and cost the state tens of millions annually, while the sponsor said it could help housing turnover. Finally, the committee passed SB 1429, as amended, allowing Senate and House leaders to designate board members for the Arizona Commerce Authority, SB 1536, which lets municipalities consolidate multiple street-light improvement districts, and heard SB 1724, which clarifies when property splits or consolidations trigger a limited property value recalculation to prevent tax-base manipulation.

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• appraiser of an appraisal district from having their compensation linked to an increase in the total market
• appraised or taxable value of local property.
• that relate to factors that could lead to such increases. lead to an increase in district property values
• receive any form of compensation that could be linked to or even imply an expectation of a property value
• But if it's by the taxpayers that we're talking about, related to the appraised value of $100 per thousand

Bills: SB1277, SB1531, SB2452, SB2520, SB2521, SB2529, SB2538, SB2539, SB2541, SB2873

Keywords: municipal sales tax, street maintenance, local option tax, Tax Code Chapter 327, sales and use tax, street repair, sidewalk maintenance, water infrastructure, wastewater system, stormwater system, local election, ballot language, reauthorization, municipal finance, infrastructure funding, Texas municipalities, street and sidewalk tax, special district tax, public works, property tax

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• markets are doing. markets are doing.
• There's a market for it.
• There's a market for it.
• There's a market for it.
• There's a market for it.

Bills: SB2350, SB2349, SB2407, SB3320

Keywords: agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, agribusiness, Department of Agriculture, regulatory functions, employee benefits, restorative practices, sustainability, environmental stewardship, local food systems, Native Hawaiian, workforce development, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, state employment, SB3320, Hawaii, Agribusiness Development Corporation

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SP 2350, which would transfer oversight of the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Development Division and the aquaculture and livestock support services branch to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. The Department of Agriculture and ADC both testified, with ADC opposing the bill as written while supporting the goal of strengthening agriculture. ADC said the transfer could create federal operational and coordination risks, jeopardize federal funding and program continuity, and was unnecessary because ADC is a business development entity, not a regulatory agency. The Hawaii Farmers Union also expressed concern that moving the programs could weaken the department’s ability to access federal resources, while the Hawaii Farm Bureau submitted written testimony and the Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association and H-Plan were noted as supporting the measure; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council was noted as opposing it. Much of the discussion focused on aquaculture’s economic potential and the role of regulation, permitting, and funding. Committee members questioned why aquaculture had not grown faster, citing current gross revenues of about $66 million last year, a prior high of $82 million, and a possible long-term target of $500 million. Testimony identified permitting and feed costs as major barriers, along with market conditions and water quality issues affecting producers. ADC described ongoing efforts on feed development, permitting streamlining, coastal-state collaboration on seaweed and restorative aquaculture, and national advocacy for more parity in seafood import standards. Members also pressed the Department of Agriculture on its leadership and priorities, criticizing the lack of bills and resources dedicated to aquaculture and asking whether the department should have more authority to pursue land purchases and development opportunities. The department said it relies on divisions and industry feedback for bill ideas, noted it funds an annual aquaculture survey, and said it was pursuing congressional earmarks and other funding for aquaculture parks, research, and export/import issues. ADC said it would work with the department if the bill passed, but that its current statute does not give it regulatory authority and any such change would require a statutory amendment.

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• <00:13:45.279> correct market value exclusion is that correct market value exclusion is that
• <00:14:01.839> value choose between this market value choose between this market value exclusion
• > be this market value exclusion would be this market value exclusion would be partially<00:14
• <00:14:45.120> value talking about market value talking about market value exclusions<00:14
• market value exclusion will is that this market value exclusion will favor<00:14:58.160> more

Bills: HF656, HF655, HF633

Keywords: child care, childcare, day care, daycare, licensing, variance, licensed capacity, capacity limit, staff qualifications, staffing, child care center, family child care, provider flexibility, Minnesota career lattice, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, licensing rules, enrollment, indoor space, professional development

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• Other than banning market value evidence broadly, the bill now specifically prevents the market value
• discussion on market value.
• Second, market value.
• value or 80% of market value is it appraised equally with?
• value evidence, market value information.

Bills: HB1952, HB3258, HB3524, HB3851, HB4478, HB4613, HB4703, HB4742, HB4744, HB4809, HB4864

Keywords: county appraisal district, board of directors, governance, taxing units, public representation, penalty, property report, taxation, timely filing, chief appraiser, appraisal district, ad valorem tax, property appraisal, tax protests, unequal appraisal, property rights, property tax, public employees, protest leave, appraisal review board

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• Senate Bill 1786 addresses credentials of value based on wages earned and the exceptional needs of the
• This assessment ensures that credentials are only designated as credentials of value if they provide
• meaningful value and serve a crucial need of the state.
• This includes designating credentials of value aligned with regional labor market demand.
• We're always going to support innovation, free enterprise, and free markets.

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• This action encouraged the opening up of a market that was under the control of regional accreditation
• That market structure has effectively made SACS, or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• where accreditors may emphasize process over results, leaving students with degrees of questionable value
• I see there's a time value of money there. It could push it into multiple years to get approved.
• This kind of support is essential for delivering the value and quality of life that students deserve,

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• The county has a market value of 4 billion, 742 million, 144 thousand...
• The county has a market said market value of 4 billion, 742 million, 144 thousands of the bring.
• disabled veterans' homestead market value exclusion.
• Currently, veterans with a VA disability rating ranging from 70% to 100% receive a market value exclusion
• We advocate for an increase in the disabled veterans' homestead market value exclusion to honor their

Bills: HF3727, HF3684, HF3467

Keywords: veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards

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• The fund operates like an endowment, and so 5.5% of the value of the fund is drawn down each year for
• The fund operates like an endowment, and so 5.5% of the value of the fund is drawn down each year for
• As a result, they selected 109 proposals to recommend for funding, and those at values representing 68%
• As a result, they selected 109 proposals to recommend for funding, and those at values representing 68%

Bills: HF3426, HF3428

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, land acquisition, real property, trust fund, commissioner approval, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, conservation easement, land purchase, state land, public lands, property acquisition, value assessment, tax assessed value, Metropolitan Council, Board of Water and Soil Resources

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• and likeness for profit, but to put their lives, their lives. on the line to defend our nation, our values
• There is value to amateurism, not only in the state of Texas, but throughout the United States. that
• clerk will read the bill. number 2143 by Metcalfe relating to the designation of a portion of farm-to-market
• life and service of my constituents Army Specialist Joey Lenz by designating a portion of Farm-to-Market

Bills: HJR5, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB1330, HB2110, HB2143, HCR64, HCR101

Keywords: education funding, Texas State Technical College System, constitutional amendment, capital projects, workforce education, military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education

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• So the bottom line, Midland delivers billions in value to the state of Texas.
• That farmers' market at Barrow has become a cornerstone of our village.
• He sort of went over some of the basics of the property value study. I'll skip that.
• value has been used instead has risen quite a bit in recent years.
• to be brought up to market value.

Bills: HB249

Keywords: real property, ad valorem tax, tax appraisal, property value limitation, real estate taxation, property ownership

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house