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• LET'S PASS ACTUAL REFORMS RATHER THAN SYMBOLIC GESTURES.
• ] A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY CAME TO THE LEGISLATURE AND SAID WITHOUT SWEEPING REFORMS
• WE HAVE RIGHTLY PUSHED BACK ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR ALLOWING THE GROWTH OF PROPERTY TAXES TO DRIVE SPENDING
• dime of recurring revenue while congratulating ourselves for giving easy-to-fund nonrecurring sales tax
• Where we find waste let us bring reform. Where there is injustice let us bring accountability.

Keywords: property insurance, insurance reform, housing, healthcare, public education, public safety, budget reform, tax policy, government accountability, taxpayer protection

Summary: The Florida House of Representatives convened for the 2025 Regular Session. Speaker Perez delivered opening remarks emphasizing collaborative governance over personal priorities, announcing no House Bill 1 to focus on collective work. He outlined key policy areas including property insurance reform, with plans for subcommittee hearings and subpoena powers to investigate insurance company practices and potential accounting irregularities. The Speaker called for meaningful reforms in housing, healthcare, education, and public safety, while challenging budget subcommittees to find recurring revenue savings rather than relying on temporary tax holidays. The session will focus on government accountability, waste elimination, and taxpayer protection. Governor DeSantis requested to deliver the State of the State address on March 4th, which was approved through concurrent resolution.

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• So, the I pushing a tax reform bill.
• But I’ve been fighting for broad tax reform and tax cuts that would affect everyone for eight years now
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• ><c> would</c><01:07:05.720><c> affect</c> reform and tax cuts that would affect reform and tax cuts
• </c> in in choosing to bring these tax in in choosing to bring these tax reforms<01:08:13.720><c> to<

Bills: HF3127, HF3524, HF3525, HF3754

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, overtime compensation, tax deduction, income tax, federal regulations, tax reform, tip income, federal tax deduction, Minnesota Statutes, individual income, employer contributions, Trump accounts, federal law, gross income exclusion, 1183

Summary: The House Tax Committee met on March 3, 2026, approved the February 26 minutes without objection, and then took up House File 3127, the chairman’s bill to extend Minnesota’s pass-through entity tax through tax year 2027. The bill was amended with the H3127A2 amendment, which also revives and reenacts the expired tax provision. Committee discussion focused on the bill’s purpose: allowing pass-through businesses to pay state income tax at the entity level and claim a federal deduction, thereby reducing federal tax liability for owners. Department staff said the proposal is revenue neutral to the state, with a zero revenue estimate, because the entity-level tax is offset by a credit against individual income taxes. Several witnesses testified in support, including representatives from NAIOP Minnesota, the Minnesota Association for Justice, the Minnesota Society of CPAs, NFIB, and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. They said the extension would help small and medium-sized businesses, law firms, real estate investors, and other pass-through entities, improve tax fairness, preserve competitiveness with other states, and provide certainty ahead of filing deadlines. One self-described taxpayer also testified in favor, arguing the provision helps Minnesota businesses and stabilizes state revenue timing. Members generally expressed support, and the chair said he wanted to get the bill done by March 15. House File 3127, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill. The committee then moved to House File 3524 and House File 3525, both presented by Representative Robbins and also laid over for possible inclusion. HF 3524 would conform Minnesota law to the federal “no tax on overtime” provision, and HF 3525 would conform to the federal “no tax on tips” provision. Representative Robbins said both bills would simplify tax filing and let workers keep more of their earnings, with HF 3525 aimed especially at tipped workers and other lower-wage employees in hospitality and similar industries. Testimony on those bills was deferred to a later point, and no votes were taken on them during this portion of the meeting.

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• It's taxing.
• Have you consulted with any criminal justice reform advocates about potential unintended consequences
• appreciate each and every one of you for listening to the survivor stories as I know they can sometimes be taxing

Bills: HB47

Keywords: HB 47, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem taxes, property tax, voter-approval tax rate, tax rate election, taxing unit, injunction, taxpayer rights, property owner, local government finance, tax refund, attorney's fees, court costs, voter-approved tax increase, tax reform, municipal taxes, county taxes, school district taxes, bond election

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• It simply reduces the rollback rate, a.k.a. now the voter-approved tax rate, for taxing jurisdictions
• It simply reduces the rollback rate, a.k.a. now the voter-approved tax rate, for taxing jurisdictions

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance met in the second special session and considered a series of bills, mostly related to flood response, water infrastructure, taxation, school accountability, property fraud, and legislative procedure. Senator Zaffirini presented SB 18 on TCEQ permit exemptions for certain erosion, floodwater, and sediment control dams or reservoirs; Senator Perry presented SB 2 on flood relief preparedness, SB 14 on credit impact fees and water supply/conservation incentives, and SB 5 on Hill Country relief funding; Senator Bettencourt presented SB 3 on early warning flood sirens, SB 9 on replacing STAAR with three annual tests and strengthening A-F accountability, and SB 10 on lowering the rollback tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%; Senator West presented SB 16 on property transaction ID requirements and new real property theft/fraud offenses; and Chair Huffman laid out SB 34, which changes legislative witness immunity rules from transactional immunity to testimonial immunity consistent with federal law. The committee also heard brief explanations that several bills were the same as versions previously passed by the Senate or committee, and there was limited public testimony, with no witnesses on most bills and only position cards on SB 16. Senator West raised a concern on SB 10 about a possible carve-out for police pay raises, but Senator Bettencourt said no change would be made at that time. For SB 34, Chair Huffman explained the bill would still allow compelled testimony before the legislature but would no longer provide blanket immunity, while preserving the right to counsel. The committee voted favorably on all bills considered. SB 18, SB 2, SB 14, SB 3, SB 16, SB 5, and SB 34 were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously, while SB 9 passed 10-1 and SB 10 passed 8-3. At the end of the meeting, Senator West requested to be shown voting nay on SB 9, and the chair granted unanimous consent. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• like we have the this provider tax like we have the this provider tax like we have the hospitals we
• taxing to come up with exactly are we taxing to come up with exactly are we taxing to come up with this
• amount because this tax is helping this amount because this tax is helping this amount because this
• but I got the final or the it does tax but I got the final or the it does tax but I got the final or
• privilege tax that's assessed on each of privilege tax that's assessed on each of privilege tax that's

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

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

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• So my hope is to ensure tax dollars are spent appropriately.
• These are not reforms. These are roadblocks.
• In 2006, voters demanded a $25,000 property tax exemption for low-income seniors.
• It is a poll tax on democratic participation.
• You pay your taxes. You take care of your family.

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

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

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• AG 4648 by and ruling the appeal of ad valorem taxes in certain state and local taxes in the enactment
• of the uniform state sales tax and the related and local government finance reform, referred the committee
• Thank you. property for out of alarm tax purposes or for the subcommittee of property tax appraisals.
• a tax.
• the tax reported to the application of the taxpayer payments to the taxes, penalties, and interest for

Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

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

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• Of the states that do tax contacts and glasses, some of them only tax ... glasses.
• Is there still a local tax? In the states that do tax, they're exempt.
• It would allow taxpayers to claim a state income tax credit, a financial institution excise tax credit
• , an insurance premium tax credit, or a utility tax credit for donations to eligible rural hospitals,
• insurance premium tax credit, and utility tax credit.

Bills: SB1, HB176, HB86, SB1, HB176, HB86

Keywords: workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, HB176, Alabama sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax exemption, optical aids, eyeglasses, contact lenses, prescription glasses, vision care, optometrist, ophthalmologist, optician, medical devices, local option tax exemption

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• Hearing is to take up and consider the governor Abbott's emergency items related to bail reform for the
• They've already made a statement against this bail reform on their website.
• reform.
• Bail reform was sold to this country and this state.
• , but SJR 1 is not bail reform.

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• Reforms that uphold the rights and dignity of every individual, ensuring that justice is both fair and

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• In 2019, the legislature passed Senate Bill 2, which reformed the property tax appraisal rate-setting
• Tax increase.
• Tax rates matter.
• My revenues from sales tax exceeded property tax.
• Compared to property taxes? Property taxes are 48% of our general revenue. Revenue sales tax is 27.

Bills: SB9, SB 9

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit, school assessment

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• He had a legal paper tax. The car was not inspected, registered.
• It was my and my husband's investigation. with Google to find out about the paper tax system that was
• We're literally taxing Texans for outcomes we know are the exact opposite of what we want.
• There was a comment just made, 80% of taxes is rural, but 90% of Texas' population is urban.
• Most importantly, this is also a tax on the victim and the family.

Bills: HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HB799, HB 1135, HJR15, HJR16, HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HJR15, HJR16

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

Bills: HB610, HB620, HB582, HB610, HB620, HB582

Keywords: state bank, public bank, government funds, financial services, constitutional amendment, tax abatements, international headquarters, publicly traded companies, economic incentives, Alabama tax reform, social-emotional learning, education policy, parental consent, K-12 education, teacher training, student surveys, disciplinary action, automatic renewal, consumer protection, cancellation policy

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• tax revenue for property tax revenue because you're using general revenue, which is mostly sales tax
• You know, sales tax is less economically damaging than property taxes, which is a direct tax on capital
• Reducing the property tax burden reduces the tax on capital.
• encourage the body to consider pairing tax relief. with tax reform.
• beverage taxes, mixed receipts taxes, all the taxes that we have to pay.

Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22, HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22

Keywords: HB 8, school finance, compressed tax rate, maximum compressed tax rate, MCR, PYMCR, property tax, school district taxes, Education Code, Tax Code, state aid, school funding formula, local school taxes, Texas school finance, tax rate compression, public education funding, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property

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• We do not have a death tax now.
• I like to call it tax parency.
• website and the tax bill, the percentage of school taxes allocated to school funding versus the percentage
• of a tax on capital gains.
• with more favorable tax policies.

Bills: HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34

Keywords: HB 195, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Schedule IV, controlled substances, mifepristone, misoprostol, carisoprodol, Health and Safety Code, drug scheduling, pharmacy regulation, prescription drugs, reproductive health, abortion medication, medication abortion, women's health, prescribing, dispensing, law enforcement, drug control, education reform

Bills: HR144, HB4182, HC51, HR169, HB4178, HB4179

Keywords: commendation, sports, team achievement, high school, state championship, suffrage, restoration of voting rights, conviction, probation, law-abiding citizen, congressional term limits, constitutional amendments, Article V, state resolution, political reform, Jackson State University, Veterans Memorial Stadium, economic growth, property tax, multi-purpose facility

Bills: HB17, HB16, SB10, HB27, HB23, SB15, SB18

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support

Summary: The House convened, received a message from the Senate, and the chair announced the signing of HB 4 in the presence of the House. The clerk then read a large number of first-reading measures and referred them to committees. Among the notable bills, SB 1 by Senator Perry on campground and youth camp safety was referred to the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. Several House resolutions dealing with House rules, quorum, attendance, and penalties for members who missed sessions or broke quorum were referred to the Committee on House Administration, including HR 5, HR 17, HR 18, HR 34, HR 41, and HR 58. The House also referred a broad slate of resolutions to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars, including measures by Riddell, Craddick, Toth, Leo Wilson, Schofield, Gehan, Bella Montgomery, Hinojosa, Schoolcraft, Little, Meyer, Luhan, Orr, Johnson, Harris Davila, Lopez, Cameron, Gonzalez of El Paso, Wharton, Flores, Dyson, and Harless. These referrals covered many individual House resolutions and concurrent resolutions, but no debate or votes were recorded in the transcript. At the end of the proceedings, the House recessed until noon pursuant to a previously adopted motion.

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• It simply reduces the rollback rate, also known as the voter-approved tax rate, for...
• We're taxing jurisdictions, primarily cities and counties, from three and a half to two and a half.

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• Our food is tax-exempt, pet prescriptions are tax-exempt, so now we're just making their food tax-exempt
• They can also have an additional... ...taxes levied forth like fuel taxes, so it makes that even more
• It looks more like an income tax than it does a consumption tax on a particular person. Why?
• They do not have a carbon tax.
• Their property tax exempt status under the Texas Tax Code.

Bills: HB 103, HB 1256, HB1587, HB1632, HB2027, HB2525, HJR88, HJR138, HB103

Keywords: taxing unit, bond database, local government, transparency, civil penalty, education reform, funding allocation, school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, student achievement, tax exemption, water conservation, graywater systems, rainwater harvesting, ad valorem taxation, county commissioners, HB 1587, Texas sales tax holiday, back-to-school tax holiday, clothing tax exemption

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• To be taxed annually on items that sales tax has already been paid for is a more...
• When you owned a business, did you pay franchise taxes? Yes. Real property tax? Yes.
• Business personal property tax? Yep. Federal income tax? Yes, sir. Sales tax? Yep.
• This is an intangible... personal, what kind of tax? Property tax? Yes.
• It is in the tax code. But your bill would simply. take it out of the tax code.

Bills: HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135, HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer