Last week, Governor Mike DeWine signed the $74 billion state operating budget, which builds on the Governor’s vision for the future. The two-year spending bill (HB 110), includes nearly $162 billion in all funds...more
The second year of the 88th General Assembly convened on Monday. Republicans maintain their majority in both chambers, 53-47 majority in the House and a 32-18 majority in the Senate....more
As 2020 begins, activity in Raleigh resumes at a fast pace. Candidate filing for 2020 elections ended in December and Legislators return to Raleigh on Jan. 14. 2020 Elections - This will be a very active election year....more
Tax Reform continues to dominate Utah’s Capitol Hill as the Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force has released draft legislation that it may recommend to the entire Legislature for action. In late October, the Task...more
On July 17, 2019, after a 17-day delay, Governor Mike DeWine and the 133rd General Assembly completed work on House Bill (H.B.) 166, the state’s general operating budget for the biennium. It concludes several months of...more
The Utah Legislature has announced the members for its tax reform task force. This task force comprises 10 legislators and four non-voting tax experts, including Holland & Hart Tax Partner Steve Young, and is expected to...more
(Note: The information below is an update to a previous client alert regarding the status of ballot initiatives with approved petition formats and current appeals before the Colorado Supreme Court.) With the deadline to...more
With the deadline to submit proposed ballot measures for the November election passing last Friday, Colorado voters and policymakers can now see the full range of potential measures—and topics—that voters might see when they...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Maine Community College System Seeks Increase in State Funding - In the upcoming...more
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has proposed significant corporate tax cuts and fuel tax increases as part of his proposed 2013-14 budget, presented on February 5th. The General Fund budget would be increased by 2.4%, to...more