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With the Connecticut General Assembly in the home stretch of the 2025 legislative session, the following noteworthy property tax bills have been voted out of committee for consideration and possible action by both chambers of...more
It was a quieter week at the Iowa State Capitol as we reach the final stretch of the 2025 legislative session. As the first year of a general assembly, session is scheduled for 110 days, and this year, that day falls on...more
They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, but “they” have never been in the Georgia State Capitol in the run-up to adjournment Sine Die. Monday morning’s meeting of the standing Senate Rules Committee was a...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
Legislature Reaches Third Deadline - The Legislature has reached another important deadline this week; Friday, April 19, is the final date upon which committees can act favorably on major appropriation and finance bills....more
Bill introductions slowed to a trickle by week 13, with just a handful of days left until the end of the scheduled legislative session. Most of the work happening now is in the Appropriations Committee, Ways and Means...more
Week 12 brought more signs of Spring: the Pella Tulip Time Queen and her court graced the Capitol with their presence and their Dutch letters. In March Madness news, the Sweet 16 weekend kicked off with the Iowa State Cyclone...more
HOUSE AND SENATE PASS TAX CORRECTIONS BILL - By strong bipartisan votes, the House and Senate this week passed the Tax Corrections Bill which will impact 2023 taxes. The Governor is expected to sign the bill quickly...more
The first funnel of the legislative session was a sprint to get as many bills passed through committees as possible. It was unusually busy, with more than 100 bills introduced since last Thursday, including successor bills...more
Week five of the legislative session was full of subcommittee and committee action. The first funnel is this week, Friday, February 16. A large number of bills moved forward in week five, but several key priorities have yet...more
After two weeks of midweek snowstorms, legislative activity returned to normal with the first “full” week at the Capitol, which included a large volume of subcommittee hearings, committee meetings, and public events filling...more
On Monday, January 15, despite the brutal cold, Republicans gathered around the state for the first indication of the Republican Party’s nominee...more
The 90th General Assembly reconvened this week for the 2024 legislative session amid a record-setting snowstorm in central Iowa. On Monday, leadership in both parties gave opening-day speeches outlining their priorities for...more
1. EXEMPTIONS - A. Equipment Used in Production of Crude Oil and Natural Gas: Stingray Pressure Pumping, LLC v. Harris, Slip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-2598. Reversing the BTA, the Court determined five categories of...more
The first day of spring was Monday, bringing new life to the Capitol in Week 11. As the weather continues to warm, farmers will be eager to start planting crops; we will keep you apprised of the soil temperature in the state,...more
KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more
This week, the Senate considered a grant and tax bill and a bill to incent unemployed workers to return to work, while the House passed a broadband bill. Senate Grant and Tax bill - Two Senate committees this...more
This week, Legislators considered a number of bills and Gov. Roy Cooper presented his state budget recommendations. State Budget - Gov. Cooper released his general fund budget recommendations for the next two fiscal...more
On January 22, 2021, several New York State Assembly Members reintroduced legislation (Bill No. A03139) that seeks to amend New York’s Real Property Law and Tax Law, New York’s Tax Law and New York’s Uniform Commercial Code...more
The North Carolina General Assembly concluded the regular business of its 2020 session on Friday, June 26, 2020. While the session will not formally adjourn until September 3, 2020, the only business expected to be considered...more
It is the second Monday in January, and neither monsoon nor blackout could keep the Georgia General Assembly from convening for its 2020 Legislative Session....more
With some tricks and treats of their own, the General Assembly (sort of) adjourned for the year on Halloween. However, the break won’t last long. The General Assembly will be back in less than two weeks to redraw...more
On the last day of the 2019 state legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly passed a bill to ask voters whether to legalize and tax sports betting. The referred measure, now known as Proposition DD, had bipartisan...more
The impasse between Governor Roy Cooper and the General Assembly over the 2019 budget bill (H966) continued this week, as Legislators considered some additional “mini-budget” bills. The House overrode Governor Cooper’s veto...more
The budget stand-off continued this week. Legislators rolled out a number of mini-budgets this week, but their futures are uncertain. The General Assembly will take a break next week for the Labor Day holiday, so it will...more