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Two bills that aim to advance the concept of a uniform capacity tax for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS) were the subject of a public hearing before the Connecticut General Assembly’s...more
The Virginia Department of Taxation released its 2024 legislative summary detailing changes, effective July 1, 2024, to Virginia’s state and local tax laws. The following discussion focuses on a few of the changes you may...more
In 2022, the Connecticut General Assembly enacted a group of laws that changed the manner in which motor vehicles are assessed and taxed. The complete implementation of these statutes has been delayed in part due to various...more
Christmas in March? Yes, if you are a lawmaker (particularly a Senator), you are likely to be getting all sorts of presents. Committees trimmed trees from morning till evening on Tuesday while the chambers were in...more
On Friday, Florida legislators officially concluded the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. Prior to the symbolic drop of the hanky to signify the end of this year’s session, lawmakers were able to pass a balanced state budget...more
The Georgia House of Representatives took up a veritable smorgasbord of legislation on Thursday. From the establishment of a license plate commemorating America’s semiquincentennial (SB 369), to allowing lifetime appointment...more
A flurry of activity will mark the last two weeks of the session of the California State Legislature. When they convene on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Assembly will have eight session days scheduled with the Senate having seven...more
While the recently concluded 2023 legislative session focused largely on other forms of taxation, the Connecticut General Assembly did pass several noteworthy acts regarding property taxation. Income and Expense Reports...more
Week 15 was very busy at the Capitol, with bills and amendments flying back and forth between the chambers. The headline was the Senate debate Monday night, which lasted until 4:50 am the following morning. The coffee...more
Signs of spring are all around the Capitol this week: the grass is green, the Tulip Courts have graced the presence of the Capitol, and doors in the basement of the Capitol have been propped open allowing for warm fresh air...more
The week of February 27 – March 3, lawmakers continued to debate significant legislative priorities and leadership reached an agreement on Medicaid expansion....more
The theme of this session seems to be Wednesday/Thursday winter weather. Yet again winter weather hit Wednesday and remained icy into Thursday. Legislators have been bundling up to get to the Capitol to work on session...more
The Alabama Legislature has now used 16 of its 30 legislative meeting days so far in the 2022 Regular Session. While the primary focus will be on passing the budgets for the next few weeks, the Legislature has already passed...more
The General Assembly wrapped up its workweek on Thursday by taking up a number of weighty issues in each chamber. The House approved the much-discussed “Student Technology Protection Act” (HB 1217), legislation allowing for...more
The General Assembly took a half day on Friday after a full week of floor debates and committee proceedings. Although the House and Senate addressed a collective six measures on their floors, legislators made quick work of...more
With many legislators rushing to appointments in Indianapolis, the first day of the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session concluded as quickly as it began–but not before Glory, Glory rang through the hallways as jarringly as the...more
This week was a major week in the General Assembly as legislative leaders announced an agreement on a total spending number. Now the hard work begins as the legislature debates how to reach that number. The budget was not the...more
After a busy day at the legislature, we are reporting on the week's activities a day early, ahead of the extended holiday weekend. On Monday, Memorial Day, Americans across the country will recognize the brave men and women...more
This week was the scheduled end of the 2018 General Assembly. However, the Governor and leaders in both chambers have much work to do to agree upon and finalize a tax reform package and the 2019 budget before they can adjourn...more