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Summary of Legislation Relating to Public Finance Enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature (Regular Session)

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This article briefly summarizes a select list of legislation relating to public finance enacted by the 89th Legislature (Regular Session) that became law. Bills are arranged by subject matter, in numerical order within each...more

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California’s Proposed Vacancy Tax Bill Watered Down to Reporting Requirement

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A bill recently introduced in the California State Senate would have imposed a tax on commercial buildings that have prolonged vacancies, but has been rewritten after facing strong opposition. Authored by California State...more

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Economic Development Impact of Proposed HB 96 Cap on General Fund Carryover Balances

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This article provides an overview of the impact that the proposed HB 96 cap on school district general fund carryover balances will have on other areas of Ohio’s economic development ecosystem, including property tax rates,...more

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Select Connecticut Property Tax Bills Advance

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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

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Iowa 2025 Legislative Session – Week 15

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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

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Vacancy Tax on Commercial Property Proposed in California

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A recent bill introduced in the California State Senate would impose a tax on commercial buildings that have prolonged vacancies. Authored by California State Senator Caroline Menjivar, SB 789 is intended to discourage...more

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Texas HB 19 Takes Aim at Local Government Debt and Tax Practices

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Perhaps the most impactful public finance bill making its way through the Texas Legislature currently is House Bill 19 (HB 19). The bill is largely an amalgamation of other bills filed this session (notably, House Bill 1453...more

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Washington State Tax Proposal Debates: What You Need to Know

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Washington’s legislators have less than two weeks to reconcile the budget and avoid a special session. Here is a quick overview of some of the major tax proposals we’re monitoring this legislative session and a reminder for...more

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Connecticut Uniform Capacity Tax Bills for Solar PV, BESS Heard

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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

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Iowa 2025 Legislative Session – Week 11

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Legislators continued to work hard in Week 11 of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session as the second funnel deadline rapidly approaches. This week featured long caucus meetings followed by floor debate, and the long-awaited...more

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Legislation Introduced Aiming to Prohibit Tax Exemptions for Not-for-Profit Properties in Violation of Zoning Laws

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On March 3, 2025, Senate Bill S584, sponsored by Sen. James Skoufis, was introduced to the NYS Senate during the 2025-26 NYS Legislative Session (the “Bill“). The Bill aims to amend paragraph (b) of subdivision 1 of section...more

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Connecticut Property Tax Bills to Get Public Hearings

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Two of the Connecticut General Assembly's most influential committees are holding public hearings this week on the following property tax bills of note...more

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New State-Wide Property Tax Proposed in Connecticut Public Hearing Scheduled for February 27, 2023

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Two bills pending before the Connecticut General Assembly seek to impose a new state-wide property tax on different classes of real property.  Currently, property taxes are only imposed at the municipal level of government. ...more

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New York State Assembly Reintroduces Legislation Imposing Recording Tax on Mezzanine Debt and Certain Preferred Equity Investments

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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

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Massachusetts State Auditor Issues Report Concerning The Impact of Solar Taxation Policies on Municipalities

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On December 10, 2020, the Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor Division of Local Mandates (“DLM”) issued The Impact of State-Owned Land PILOT and Solar Taxation Policies on Municipalities report. DLM Report In part,...more

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2020 Ballot: California’s Propositions 15, 19 Amend Tax on Real Property

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Of the twelve statewide ballot propositions certified to appear on the ballot for the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, two seek to amend the taxation of real property in California. Before diving into the proposed...more

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Gold Dome Report - March 2018 #11

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With two legislative days remaining, legislative leaders embarked today on the final phase of budget negotiations for the FY 2019 budget. After the Senate adopted its proposal for HB 684 by a 52-0 vote, three ranking officers...more

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Utah Legislative Update - Part Three

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During the crush of the legislative session, the focus is typically on the bright, flashy bills that contain policies that tilt the scale on visceral issues. For instance, Rep. Karianne Lisbonee’s HB 205 Down Syndrome...more

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Gold Dome Report - February 2018 #6

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Lawmakers hit the ground running today with Legislative Day 19, riding on good news on tax revenues that emerged late last week. On Friday, Governor Deal announced that the state’s tax revenues for the month of January were...more

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Maximizing Deductions Through Prepayment of Real Property Taxes Before Potential Tax Law Changes

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Currently, individual taxpayers who itemize their deductions can deduct real property taxes paid that year. Under both the House and Senate tax reform bills, the property tax deduction would be capped at $10,000. If that cap...more

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House Passes Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: How the Senate Proposal Compares

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On November 2, 2017, the House Ways and Means Committee (the “House Committee”) released its plan for comprehensive tax reform: the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” (H.R. 1) (the “House Bill”). Following a week of hearings,...more

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