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• It basically says that ALPR users in New Mexico shall not share or sell information if there's a reasonable
• Basically, under this law, ALPR users in New Mexico shall not allow access of ALPR-collected information
• Basically, under this law, ALPR users in New Mexico shall not allow access of ALPR collected information
• ALPR users in New Mexico shall not allow access to ALPR-collected information to an out-of-state third
• ALPR users shall not allow access to ALPR information to non-law-enforcement officers or agencies.

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• then if you could just clarify for the benefit fit of the committee that there are other approved users
• Also, for other approved users, there are really two methods in which they can be used. that can occur
• a SNAP or TANF benefit. contacts our Lone Star Business Services Helpline to request an authorized user
• , they'll receive a form and complete a form so that there is a secondary user listed for those benefits
• The other authorized user on the account, as directed by the Code of Federal Regulations, requires retail

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• then if you could just clarify for the benefit fit of the committee that there are other approved users
• Also, for other approved users, there are really two methods in which they can be used. that can occur
• a SNAP or TANF benefit. contacts our Lone Star Business Services Helpline to request an authorized user
• They'll receive a form and complete a form so that there is a secondary user listed for those benefits
• The other authorized user on the account, as directed by the Code of Federal Regulations, requires retail

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• hours for unindentured and/or 1,000 hours plus approved training, along with education, exams, and fees
• It requires 1,500 journeyman hours, a 24-hour course, exam, background check, and fees for master plumber
• Page 3, line 4, under penalties, it authorizes administrative fees between $500 and $5,000 per violation
• came to me and said that sometimes you can't access their platform without being a registered account user

Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee met on May 6, 2026, with five members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first heard HB 750, a “click-to-cancel” consumer protection bill requiring subscription cancellations to be as easy as sign-up and to be available through the same method used to subscribe. An amendment was adopted, testimony included support from labor and consumer advocates and opposition from some business groups, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then took up SB 414, which was narrowed to cap interest on medical debt at 3%. After reconsidering and replacing prior amendments, the committee adopted the new amendment set and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 799, concerning inspection licensing for elevators, escalators, and boilers, was presented by the State Fire Marshal and reported favorably with little discussion. The longest discussion centered on HB 953, a major plumbing workforce and licensing reform bill. The bill was amended substantially: the original proposal to move plumbing oversight to the Contractors Board was removed, the plumbing board remained in place, apprenticeship and journeyman/master plumber hour requirements were revised, penalties and reporting requirements were added, and language was included to support workforce development and reentry training. The committee heard both support and opposition, including clarification from the State Plumbing Board that it already has an appeals process through the courts, and HB 953 was reported favorably as amended. Finally, HB 220, the “PROTECT Act,” was heard to require covered online platforms to maintain a clear and usable mechanism for reporting child sexual abuse material and exploitation. An amendment was adopted to account for platforms that require registration to access content, testimony was supportive, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 952 was deferred, and HB 827, a related plumbing workforce bill, was amended to align more closely with HB 953 but then failed a motion to defer by roll call vote, allowing it to remain pending. The committee then adjourned.

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• For over 80 years, converters in Texas have sold specialized vehicles, uh, directly to end users without
• Trucks and so, uh, yes, uh, they, they buy from Texas dealers, you know, all the, all the fees and taxes
• Uh, second, the bill sets the ED fee at $200 per year for registration, replacing conflicting language
• And fourth, it clarifies the $10 dealer temporary license plate fee is a one-time charge.

Bills: SB 35, SB 1113, SB 1365, SB 1394, SB 2243, SB 2245, SB 2589, SB 2199, SB 2200

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• <00:44:42.400> prohibition Illinois's interchange fee prohibition Illinois's interchange fee
• districts are not required to pay a fee districts are not required to pay a fee for<01:11:55.520
• the fee for following years will be created through rulemaking.
• that automakers with more market share and more unwanted batteries will pay higher fees.
• users of computing devices. users of computing devices. >> Senator<04:49:41.120> Ball.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Resort fees, amenities fees, facilities fees, to name just a few.
• Resort fees, amenities fees, facilities fees, to name just a few.
• Resort fees, amenities fees, facilities fees, to name just a few.
• Resort fees, amenities fees, facilities fees, to name just a few.
• Resort fees, these types of fees.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 28, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• With that fee cap, there has to be full disclosure of what the fee amount is as a part of this bill,
• and the customer has to opt into those fees and accept those fees before they go forward with their transaction
• And also this limits the refunds for fraud to fees.
• Uh, we are going to make that for new transactions so users within the first 30 days.
• Uh, we are going to make that for new transactions so users within the first 30 days.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:29 Discussion SB 153 01:25 Vote SB 153 10:35 Discussion SB 118 11:36 Vote SB 118 12:48 Discussion HB 380 13:40 Vote HB 380 40:12, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum and took up three bills. Senate Bill 153, sponsored by Sen. Greg Elkins, aimed to combat insurance fraud tied to post-disaster contractor scams. Testimony from the Attorney General’s Office and committee members described problems involving roofing, siding, and debris-removal scams, including vandalism used to create claims and companies that disappear before victims can recover losses. The bill would expand enforcement tools by making certain vandalism-related conduct criminal, giving the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with local prosecutors, creating a post-disaster contractor registry, and banning door-to-door solicitation during declared emergencies. The committee approved the bill by roll call and sent it forward with a favorable recommendation. Senate Bill 118, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Storm, addressed credit property insurance offered by consumer loan companies. The sponsor and a representative of the Kentucky Consumer Finance Association explained that the product has been offered for years and that the bill would provide statutory authority for its continued use. The committee raised no substantive objections, and the bill passed on a roll call vote with a favorable recommendation. House Bill 380, sponsored by Rep. Tom Smith, focused on regulating cryptocurrency kiosks in convenience stores to curb fraud against seniors. The committee heard emotional testimony from a sheriff and a fraud victim describing scams that led victims to deposit cash into crypto kiosks, often under pressure from callers posing as authorities or relatives. AARP Kentucky supported the bill, citing widespread losses to older adults and the need for guardrails. A committee substitute was adopted that would cap daily transactions at $2,000, require fee disclosure and customer consent, impose licensing and compliance requirements, mandate identification for transactions, and add criminal penalties and Attorney General enforcement. Members discussed the bill’s scope, including that it would not address gift card scams, and noted the delayed effective date was requested so regulators could write rules. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed the bill favorably on roll call.

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• And I am a landfill gas user. It's very reliable, and the pile just keeps getting higher.
• And I am a landfill gas user. It's very reliable, and the pile just keeps getting higher.
• And I am a landfill<01:33:21.920> gas<01:33:22.239> user.
• It's very reliable landfill gas user.
• It goes up a $75,000 application fee. It goes up from<01:36:43.520> there."

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:10 Approval of Minutes 00:01:19 Helping Power Kentucky's Growth (LG&E/KU) 00:01:39 Update from Kentucky's Electric Cooperatives 00:47:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the previous meeting, and then heard a presentation from LG&E and KU representatives Caroline Clark and John Bevington on economic development, energy demand, and the utility’s role in supporting Kentucky’s growth. Bevington described the company’s service territory, generation fleet, and recent economic development activity, including 76 projects supported in 2024, more than $2.8 billion in private investment, and over 3,000 new jobs. He emphasized that data centers are now the dominant driver in the pipeline, with 22 data center projects representing about 8.7 of the 9.7 gigawatts of potential demand, alongside other manufacturing and commercial projects. A major focus was how data centers choose sites and how utilities respond. Bevington explained that hyperscale data centers typically approach utilities first because they need transmission-level access, and that utilities then conduct internal analyses, estimate infrastructure needs, and require financial security before proceeding. He said the company is working through formal transmission studies and long-lead infrastructure planning, and noted that Kentucky’s sales tax exemption for data centers helped attract interest. He also outlined the economic benefits of data centers, citing an announced Louisville project of 525 megawatts and about $11 billion in investment, with an estimated $500 million in new tax revenue over 10 years, plus broader job and GDP impacts. Members asked about whether data centers could generate their own power, the reliability of the pipeline numbers given confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and cybersecurity concerns. Bevington said the company does not assume all pipeline projects will materialize in Kentucky and instead assigns probabilities to avoid overbuilding. He also said he was not the right person to address cybersecurity in detail but offered to return to a committee focused on IT or security. In response to questions about future supply, he said LG&E and KU are adding generation through a 120-megawatt solar facility in Mercer County, a 120-megawatt solar purchase in Marion County, and a 645-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle plant in Louisville, with PSC approval recently granted for additional generation and related system upgrades.

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• 00:31:08.320> main<00:31:08.480> recipients<00:31:08.960> and<00:31:09.200> users
• <00:31:09.600> of<00:31:09.760> the as the main recipients and users of the as the
• Um, we all are allocated funding from user-based fees from the Federal Aviation Administration for core
• 53:01.760> funding<00:53:02.240> from<00:53:02.480> userbased<00:53:03.040> fees
• allocated funding from userbased fees allocated funding from userbased fees from<00:53:03.520>

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all

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• by providing, just using the example of Medicaid coverage, that we've seen a drop in the number of users
• by providing, just using the example of Medicaid coverage, that we've seen a drop in the number of users
• by providing, just using the example of Medicaid coverage, that we've seen a drop in the number of users
• Is there a fee to be part of a PSAO? There is. I'd have to look and see what it is.
• like the reimbursement rate will be MAC, which stands for maximum allowable cost, plus a dispensing fee

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• create challenges for my agents and represent a threat to the health of Oklahoma's land and the end user
• also in your practice, you are well aware of the layering of LLCs for the protection of the actual user
• redesigned and updated the PPB website, which enhanced both its functionality and the experience for the user
• for like a contingency, $200 for the engineer and the specs, and then $25,000 dollars for the CAT fees
• Question, yes, we were able to get the fees lowered this last year.

Keywords: 914, all

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• <00:51:58.880> of navigating overlapping crisis fees of navigating overlapping crisis fees
• fee.
• <01:21:23.360> fee.
• uh to make it into basically a user fee. uh to make it into basically a user fee.
• governor's green fee advisory council. governor's green fee advisory council.

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• project is expected to come from a combination of the city's water capital fund through connection fees
• with new developments, water utility funds that are assessed user fees, and this request for state capital
• uh with new fund through connection fees uh with new developments,<00:13:03.600> water<00:13:
• <00:13:07.360> fees,<00:13:08.000> and that are uh assessed uh user fees, and that
• are uh assessed uh user fees, and then<00:13:08.399> this<00:13:08.639> request<00:13:09.040

Bills: HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure

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• The bill has fees if the immunity holds.
• First reading of the bill: vehicle registration fees, tribal governments.
• Members, you're voting on House Bill 26, vehicle registration fees, tribal governments.
• Members, you're voting on House Bill 26, vehicle registration fees, tribal governments.
• First reading of the bill: vehicle registration fees amendments.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Bill 379 relates to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: application notice, deposit, fee
• House Bill 379 enhances transparency requirements related to application fees, eligibility criteria,
• House Bill 796 relates to professions and occupations, adjustment of fees by regulatory boards, recovery
• Governor's amendments keep the cost recovery provision, but significantly expand the bill by adding fee
• system by directing that certain large infrastructure and capacity costs be borne by the largest energy users

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session, 976, house, all

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• It's a daily reporting system that alerts ocean users of the impacts of water quality.
• It's a daily reporting system that alerts ocean users of the impacts of water quality.
• The state generates $2.2 million a year from tire recycling fees you pay from those tires.
• The state generates $2.2 million a year from tire recycling fees you pay from those tires.
• The state generates $2.2 million a year from tire recycling fees you pay from those tires.

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly Environmental Quality/Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials informational hearing focused on the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis, with members from both parties emphasizing that the problem is long-running, cross-border, and severe enough to require federal, state, local, and binational action. Opening remarks described the crisis as an environmental and public health emergency affecting beaches, air and water quality, marine life, tourism, and residents’ quality of life in South Bay communities. Assembly Member Boerner and Senator Jones both stressed the need for continued funding and cooperation, while Senator Padilla said the issue is underappreciated because of where it occurs but has major public health, economic, and educational consequences. Congressman Mike Levin’s office reported more than $650 million in federal funding secured for infrastructure and cleanup, along with federal legislation and requests for CDC and EPA involvement. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre gave a detailed overview of county efforts and the scope of the crisis, citing decades of sewage flows from Tijuana, nearly four years of beach closures, and the county’s expanded water-quality monitoring. She said the county is pursuing warning signs, an air purifier distribution program, an epidemiological study, soil testing, an economic impact study, and a feasibility analysis to remove the “hot spot” near Saturn Boulevard, which she described as a key local source of airborne pollution. She also pointed to binational funding for treatment plant upgrades and said the county is seeking state support, including from Proposition 4 cross-border river funds, to expand relief and mitigation efforts. Scripps researchers Dr. Sarah Giddings and Dr. Kimberly Prather presented scientific findings on water and air transport. Giddings described a high-resolution forecast model that predicts wastewater movement and beach closure risk up to five days ahead, using real-time observations and showing about 72% accuracy against county measurements. Prather said the main exposure route is through air, not just water, and reported that turbulence at the river hot spot aerosolizes pollutants, with hydrogen sulfide and other gases spiking at night and dropping when river flow is diverted. She said the team has identified thousands of gases and linked measurements closely to odor complaints, while also noting that air purifiers can reduce indoor exposure but are not a permanent solution. Dr. Paula Stigler Granados added that community health surveys and CDC assessments show widespread symptoms, sleep disruption, anxiety, and daily life impacts, especially during nighttime odor events. She said her team has found more than 900 contaminants in river water and 106 chemicals uniquely associated with the Saturn Boulevard hot spot, with passive air sampling showing similar chemical fingerprints in nearby homes. The panel discussion ended with questions about standards and accountability, and witnesses and legislators agreed that the crisis requires updated air-quality standards, more health research, and continued coordination to reduce exposure and address the source of pollution.

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• So the way that Medicaid works is for managed care, which there's fee-for-service, which is predominantly
• Do we have super users? We don't know the answer to that question.
• Study the state of Connecticut and see if we can look at how well they're doing only on fee-for-service
• The low propensity users. Some of those contributed to some of the increased costs.
• Mexico as in the United States. ...other regional states, and they continue to rise with no cap on fees

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• Weather apps were described as notorious for tracking users.
• Weather apps were described as notorious for tracking users.
• Weather apps were described as notorious for tracking users.
• Weather apps were described as notorious for tracking users.
• fees to squeeze out smaller competitors. fees to squeeze out smaller competitors.

Bills: HF3794, HF3408

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, consumer protection, price setting, biometric data, retail, privacy, 1183, house

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 3, 2026, and then received a presentation from the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General on the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act. Assistant Attorney General Caitlin Miko and Deputy Attorney General Jessica Whitney reviewed the law’s scope, consumer rights, business obligations, and enforcement history. They said the law took effect July 31, 2025, gives Minnesotans rights to access, delete, and opt out of sale, profiling, and targeted advertising, and is enforced by the Attorney General with penalties up to $7,500 per violation. They reported more than 200 complaints in the first six months, many warning letters, and a shift from education to active enforcement now that the initial warning-letter period has expired. Committee members asked about how the universal opt-out works, what happens when companies deny deletion or editing requests, how the office determines willful noncompliance, and whether the law could burden small businesses. The AG’s office said the opt-out can be set through privacy-protective browsers or extensions, companies must respond to consumer requests within 45 days, small businesses are exempt as defined by the SBA, and investigations look for patterns and evidence of willful conduct rather than minor technical violations. The office also said it needs additional funding to fully staff enforcement efforts and noted that it has already issued subpoenas and civil investigative demands. The committee then took up House File 3408, the Stop Grocery Surveillance Price Gouging Act. The author explained that the bill would prohibit retail grocers, physical and online, from setting individualized prices based on consumer information, would limit certain uses of facial recognition and electronic shelf labels, and would preserve narrow exceptions for discounts and loyalty programs. Public testimony followed from the Minnesota Farmers Union in support, arguing that grocery consolidation and surveillance pricing could worsen already high food costs and harm fair competition. The Minnesota Grocers Association opposed the premise that grocery stores use surveillance pricing, said shelf prices are generally uniform and set from a single storewide database, and argued electronic shelf labels are efficient and not nefarious. A technology company representative similarly said ESLs do not use personal data or facial recognition, prices are uniform, and a 2025 study found no meaningful price increases after ESL adoption. The bill was laid over for possible further discussion after the testimony.

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• And lastly, a financial system that cannot protect its users from fraud is a system in jeopardy.
• A $100 passport fee is a lot of money for many people in my district.
• A $100 passport fee is a lot of money for many people in my district.
• Medicare fee-for-service, and if, and once you do that basic math...
• MEDICARE FEE-FOR-SERVICE AND IF AND ONCE YOU DO THAT BASIC MATH It's $104 billion a year.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all