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1 week ago

House calendar: multiple bills read and sent to Ways and Means The House clerk read several bills on first reading, including measures on reciprocal tax agreements, registration fees, agriculture, real estate transfer taxes, fees for wire transmissions, and penalties for obstructing first responders; most were placed on the Committee on Ways and Means.

Several key bills, including those on tax agreements and penalties for obstructing first responders, are headed to the Committee on Ways and Means for review.

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2 weeks ago

Committee explores HB350 taxing large pass‑through entities; seeks revenue modeling and Department of Revenue input The committee reviewed HB350, a proposal to tax pass‑through entities (S corporations/LLCs) with over $25 million in taxable income at a rate tied to the existing C‑corp rate (discussed as 9.4%). Members pressed for modeling on affected taxpayers, implementation and audits; the committee requested Department of Revenue staff attend a future hearing.

Alaska's House Labor and Commerce Committee is diving deep into a new bill that could reshape taxation for large pass-through entities—will it hit the $25 million mark?

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3 weeks ago

Committee approves amendment to House Bill 5510 to reclassify some low-proof spirits and add tax The Senate Finance Committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment to House Bill 5510 that incorporates ABC licensing changes and would reclassify certain low-proof spirit products (0.5–14% ABV, ≤24 fl oz, mixed) to be treated like beer for distribution and impose a $0.25-per-gallon tax; the amended bill was reported to the full Senate.

West Virginia's Senate Finance Committee just approved a game-changing amendment that reclassifies low-proof spirits to be treated like beer—complete with a new tax!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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3 weeks ago

Senate general government committee advances dozens of bills; several carried over for budget or study The Senate subcommittee on general government reported and advanced a broad slate of bills — reporting many with substitutes and carrying several for further work — after votes on a mix of policy and budget items and brief public testimony on a handful of measures.

The Senate General Government subcommittee just advanced a wave of impactful bills, tackling everything from taxation to public safety, while also carrying others for closer budget scrutiny.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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3 weeks ago

Department of Revenue outlines revenue estimates for cannabis, skill-game taxes and corporate reporting changes Secretary Brown told the House Appropriations Committee that the governor’s proposals — adult-use cannabis, taxing skill-based gaming machines and combined corporate reporting (CNIT) changes — together account for substantial potential revenue and will be important to sustaining out-year budgets.

Pennsylvania’s budget could see a massive boost of over $1.8 billion with the proposed adult-use cannabis and skill-game taxes — but will they be implemented in time?

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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4 weeks ago

Ramsey County commission votes to place home rule charter, 1% sales tax on June ballot with accounting-date change After extended debate over timing, scope and legal limits, commissioners voted to send a home rule charter (including a proposed 1% county sales tax dedicated to public safety) to the June ballot, amending the revenue accounting period to January–December.

Ramsey County is set to vote on a pivotal 1% sales tax for public safety this June, but not without heated debate over its timing and potential impact.

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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4 weeks ago

Committee weighs problem-gambling funding, iGaming oversight and a proposed solution trust fund Lawmakers, committee members and witnesses told the interim committee that problem gambling is growing; proposals included shifting oversight to revenue, creating a gambling-solution trust fund to cover prevention and treatment, and coordinating iGaming jurisdiction across committees.

Lawmakers are pushing for a comprehensive "gambling solution trust fund" to combat the rising tide of problem gambling in Wyoming, but is it enough?

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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4 weeks ago

House orders perfected bill to narrow Hancock cap to 3% when inflation exceeds 3% and adopts amendments on assessment methods Representative from Saint Charles led passage to perfect House Bill 1800 as amended, which would limit new revenue growth from reassessed property to 3% (when CPI exceeds 3%) and incorporates an amendment changing valuation guidance and compliance ranges for assessors; floor debate raised concerns about under‑assessment and impacts on schools and local taxing entities.

Missouri's House has just voted to cap property tax revenue growth at 3% during inflation spikes, igniting a heated debate over its impact on families and schools.

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1 month ago

Senate raises nicotine taxes, expands levy to newer products The Senate adopted a sixth substitute to House Bill 337 that raises the cigarette tax to 11¢ per cigarette (about $2.20 per pack), increases taxes on vapes and alternative pouches and exempts cessation products; sponsors framed the move as a youth-protection and public-health measure.

The Senate just took a bold step to combat youth nicotine use by raising taxes on cigarettes and e-cigarettes—find out how this new legislation could change the landscape of nicotine products!

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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1 month ago

House passes four consent bills including game-and‑fish tax exemption; records votes On March 3 the Wyoming House approved four consent third‑reading bills — SF26 (game and fish property tax exemption), SF90 (school facilities use fees), SF105 (real estate broker duties), and SF107 (motor vehicle registration/plates) — with recorded tallies reported by the clerk.

The Wyoming House just passed four key bills, including a game and fish tax exemption and new rules for school facility fees, paving the way for significant legislative changes!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

Utilities committee hears hours of testimony on broad solar, wind and water bill; taxation, setbacks and eminent domain draw sharp debate Representative Banderman presented House Bill 2,762, a multi-issue measure on commercial solar, wind and water. The committee heard proponents urging a $2,500-per-megawatt benchmark and grandfathering; landowners and local groups urged higher taxes, larger setbacks and stronger transparency and environmental protections.

The Missouri House Committee is at a crossroads over House Bill 2,762, where solar taxation and local landowner concerns collide in a heated debate on the future of renewable energy.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Wholesalers warn stamping requirement for nicotine pouches would be costly and technically impractical Core Mark and other wholesalers told the Senate committee that stamping sealed pouches or individual units would require opening packaging, new equipment and staffing; they urged the committee to study stamping options and consider alternatives to avoid undue burden on supply chains.

Wholesalers are raising alarms about a proposed stamping requirement for nicotine pouches that could lead to skyrocketing costs and operational chaos.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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1 month ago

Committee advances bill to require referendum when property tax revenue rises over 4% Sen. Gary Boswell’s Senate Bill 41 would require a referendum whenever a taxing entity raises property tax revenue over 4% of the compensating rate; superintendents opposed the change, warning it would raise election costs and create budget instability for school districts. The committee reported the bill favorably.

A controversial new bill in Kentucky could shift the power of tax increases from local control to mandatory referendums, raising concerns among school superintendents about budget instability and election costs.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

House passes bill to replace property tax with excise for large renewable projects, HB 1960 The House approved Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1960 to replace property-tax treatment for wind and solar with an excise tax aimed at preventing tax shifts; the bill passed 74–15 after amendment negotiations and debate about rates.

The Washington House has taken a bold step in renewable energy taxation by passing a bill that aims to ensure stable economic benefits for communities hosting large wind and solar projects.

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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1 month ago

Committee hears arguments for and against letting cities and counties levy earnings taxes House Bill 23-85 would allow cities or counties to levy up to a 1% earnings tax on nonresident workers, with at least half the revenue earmarked for property tax relief and voter approval required; proponents said it provides local revenue options, while opponents warned it could deter investment and raise equity and military‑pay issues.

A new bill could allow Kansas cities and counties to impose a 1% earnings tax on non-resident workers, sparking a heated debate over local revenue and fairness.

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1 month ago

Committee briefly approves e-cigarette tax bill introduction and Special Education funding resolution At the start of the Committee on Taxation meeting, members approved introduction of legislation to raise taxes on electronic cigarettes with revenue directed to the Children's Initiative Fund and approved a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to meet Special Education funding commitments.

The Committee on Taxation just greenlit a bill to hike e-cigarette taxes, directing funds to support children's initiatives, and also urged Congress to honor Special Education funding commitments.

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1 month ago

Senate committee narrows bill to exclude buyer-paid intermediary fees from property valuation The Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee amended SB 332 to exclude buyer-paid intermediary premiums, charges, commissions or fees from sale price when counties calculate real property valuation. The committee approved the amendment and passed the bill to the full Senate by voice vote.

A Senate committee has made a controversial move by amending a bill to exclude buyer-paid intermediary fees from property valuations, raising concerns about the true worth of real estate sales.

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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1 month ago

Tax committee adopts majority amendment to change pre‑roll taxation, directs drafting of a defined pre‑roll excise rate After a lengthy hearing on how to treat cannabis pre‑rolls for excise tax, the committee advanced a majority amendment that keeps excise‑timing and other items and directs a new definition and flat excise rate for pre‑rolls, sending the language to MRS and staff for drafting and an effective date of 2027.

Maine's Taxation Committee just took a major step toward redefining how pre-rolled cannabis is taxed, potentially impacting the entire industry by setting a flat excise rate!

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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1 month ago

Baker council adopts five 2026 tax and license ordinances in voice votes The Baker City Council held public hearings and adopted five 2026 ordinances — sales and use tax, insurance license tax, occupational license tax, chain store license tax, and alcoholic beverage tax — all approved by voice vote after motions and seconds; record shows 'Ayes have it' without individual roll‑call tallies.

The Baker City Council has just approved five new ordinances that could reshape municipal funding for 2026!

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1 month ago

Committee backs moratorium on municipal rate and fee increases, sparking split testimony HB 4030 (and companion HCR 2052) would bar municipalities from raising tax rates, transaction privilege taxes, certain fees and utility rates through June 2030; the committee returned both measures with due‑pass recommendations after extensive testimony from cities, water groups and business advocates.

A contentious vote in Arizona could freeze municipal rate hikes until 2030, igniting fierce debate between local officials and advocates for cost control.

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1 month ago

Senate advances money-transmission fee that would fund law‑enforcement 287(g) program after contentious debate The Mississippi Senate approved a committee substitute for SB 28 28, creating a per‑transaction fee on certain cash wire transfers and directing the money into a new law‑enforcement 287(g) program fund; supporters said it closes tax gaps, opponents warned it would funnel state dollars to ICE and disproportionately affect cash-dependent residents.

The Mississippi Senate has passed a controversial bill imposing fees on cash wire transfers, aiming to fund law enforcement programs while sparking heated debate over its impact on immigrant communities.

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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1 month ago

Proposal to tax nicotine products at a uniform wholesale percentage draws support and industry pushback Sen. Jana Hughes proposed LB1238 to equalize excise taxation across tobacco and nicotine products by applying a wholesale‑percentage tax (30% proposed) to create parity; public‑health groups supported parity while retailers and distributors warned of border‑bleed, administrative complexity and harm to small businesses.

Senator Jana Hughes' bold proposal to tax tobacco and nicotine products uniformly could bring in up to $75 million, but it’s sparking fierce debates between public health advocates and industry insiders.

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1 month ago

Lakewood board approves corrected levy resolution after county certification typo The Lakewood City Board of Education on Feb. 2 approved a replacement resolution correcting a county fiscal certification typo; the proposed 6.9‑mill operating levy is unchanged and will appear on the May ballot, with a net 4.9‑mill impact in 2027 after a simultaneous 2‑mill reduction.

The Lakewood City Board of Education has corrected a crucial typo in their levy resolution, ensuring vital funding for academic programs won't be jeopardized!

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 months ago

Redondo Beach directs staff to prepare TOT ballot measure for March 2027 and to review UUT for streaming Council voted unanimously to ask staff to prepare draft ballot language to raise the transient occupancy tax (up to 15%) for a March 2027 election and to review the city’s utility users tax to determine whether streaming/video services can be captured, pending the outcome of a recent Santa Barbara appeals decision.

Redondo Beach City Council is gearing up for a significant tax overhaul, potentially raising the transient occupancy tax and revisiting utility taxes on streaming services by March 2027!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 months ago

House Finance panel advances slate of tax measures, including corporate NOL change and state free-file plan Subcommittees of the Virginia House Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced multiple tax-related bills: HB 958 would create a Virginia corporate net operating loss deduction beginning in 2027; HB 1180 directs the tax commissioner to build a free state tax-filing system; and HB 1454 would exempt AmeriCorps education awards from Virginia taxable income. Each bill was reported or referred following roll calls.

Virginia's House Finance Committee just advanced a groundbreaking tax package that could reshape corporate tax liabilities and introduce a free state tax filing system!

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2 months ago

The Utah Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee just endorsed a series of pivotal bills, including significant tax modifications and property relief measures, setting the stage for crucial fiscal changes ahead.

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2 months ago

California State Assembly rejects motion to suspend rules to take up ACA 12 On Jan. 20, 2026, the California State Assembly voted 17–46 to reject a motion to suspend the rules to take up ACA 12, a proposal described in the chamber as aimed at preventing "double taxation on our roads." The motion failed after the majority leader objected to unanimous consent.

The California State Assembly just voted 17–46 against a motion that could have fast-tracked ACA 12, a critical measure aimed at preventing double taxation on our roads!

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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2 months ago

County manager briefs commissioners on state Property Tax Study Commission, addresses local water-quality questions Craven County’s manager briefed commissioners on a new Property Tax Study Commission in Raleigh examining revaluation and tax impacts; he warned the public may see municipal increases even when county rates are revenue-neutral and answered commissioners’ questions about local water-quality differences, saying he was not aware of any unsafe drinking-water findings.

Craven County's manager reveals crucial insights on a new Property Tax Study Commission that could reshape your tax bills and tackle local water-quality concerns!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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2 months ago

Committee reviews draft Act 73 classifications: who counts as a second home, long‑term rental, and how to collect the data The Ways & Means Committee examined placeholder bill language implementing Act 73 classifications, focusing on definitions (non‑homestead residential, dwelling, long‑term rental), mixed‑use proportionality rules, data collection and owner attestation, and whether municipalities would share or adopt the state classifications.

Vermont's Ways & Means Committee is diving deep into the complexities of property classifications, tackling everything from second homes to mixed-use tax rules – the implications could reshape how we view homeownership!

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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2 months ago

Kansas Senate Committee backs constitutional amendment to cap assessed value growth, adds maintenance protection The Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee voted to pass SCR 16 as amended, a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap annual increases in final taxable assessed valuation at 3% and explicitly exclude normal maintenance from triggering reassessment. Senator Francisco recorded a 'no' vote.

Kansas Senate Committee advances a pivotal amendment to cap property tax growth at 3%, ensuring that regular maintenance won’t inflate your home’s assessed value!

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