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• The committee substitute requires the TWDB to allocate those limits among each production zone.
• requires that groundwater conservation districts (GCDs) within brackish groundwater production zones allocate
• the brackish groundwater pumped below those allocations from the production permitting requirement.
• The committee substitute prohibits a groundwater conservation district from collecting export fees for
• The second part is about removing export fees for districts.

Bills: HB1523, HB2109, HB2694, HB3525, HB3898, HB4646, HB5188, HB5219, HB5320, HB5651, HB5655, HB5659, HB5662, HB5672

Keywords: aquifer conservation, Class V injection well, environmental regulation, groundwater protection, municipal water supply, temporary prohibition, water management, reservoir construction, state water plan, Texas Water Code, environmental impact, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, elections, vacancies, resignation, HB 3525, North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater permit, permit amendment

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• It's historic, but there's been some concern that all of this money is just for bonus allocations.
• Eighty percent of the dollars are allocated out of this nearly $5 billion package for across-the-board
• And do they pay you a fee to help them implement it? They do not pay us a dime.
• special education teachers do face significant challenges, some of which include certification exam fees
• This is why not only expanding the dollars allocated for the Teacher Incentive Allotment is so important

Bills: SB26, SB 26

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, SB 26, Texas Property Code, colonia, colonias, Spanish translation, bilingual contract, real estate contract, executory contract, residential property, border county, international border, economically distressed area, consumer protection, language access, translator certified in Spanish

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• we're going to say things like when a disc came in the mail and you paid the taxes and the delivery fees
• We allocated $300 million in this budget.
• This budget allocates $300 million for the financially distressed hospitals.
• They get passed on to us through higher prices, through higher fees, through fewer hires, through delayed

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• THE SOLE COMPENSATORY AVENUE THAT HE CAN SEEK AND NONE OF THESE DOLLARS COULD BE USED FOR LOBBYING FEES
• OR ATTORNEY FEES.
• GO AHEAD AND EXPLAIN. >> Senator Avila: THE AMENDMENT PROPOSES THE ALLOCATION OF A SUM OF $190,000 IN
• TO THE VEXATIOUS LITIGANT LAW WILL ENABLE FLORIDA COURTS TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF LITIGATION AND ALLOCATE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Section 15 directs the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to allocate funding to counties
• relative and kin licensing, we recommend addressing private providers charging county administrative fees
• From the county's perspective, these Administrative fees per youth per day have high variability in what's
• We urge you to reconsider the amount you have allocated for the DCYF operating adjustment.

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• those measures were introduced in the regulatory venue, which is the best venue to ensure that cost allocation
• In particular, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) can ensure appropriate cost allocation
• On page two of your amendment, you have a fee scale here for 100, 250 megawatt, 2 million... 2.5 million
• There are thousands of us in Minnesota who will voluntarily pay for the plate fee to support the Bowser

Bills: HF2928, HF2912, HF2297

Keywords: water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability

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• Fees, regulations that could be eliminated or changed so that we can encourage. small business and entrepreneurial
• E1% since 2005, since those major changes on treatment guidelines. and fee guidelines have gotten into
• The way the agency is funded is we do an allocation. program or an assessment program.
• , right, how risky you are, how many services that you need from us, and we break it down and we allocate

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We're going to allocate about a half an hour to that, and then we'll hear from the Chief Justice as to
• The filing fee, also, we had discussed. There is a filing fee regarding these petitions.
• So now we will allocate time for questions by Ms.

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• And it's reflected on rider receipts as the booking fee.
• As mentioned, you have allocated billions of dollars for infrastructure.
• There are six of them supported by an access line fee.
• When the access line fee was put into place in April of 2020.
• That very same month, my Comcast bill, an internet bill, showed up with an access line fee.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• An impact fee, instead, if it follows the dual rational nexus test, is a fee, and that fee is going to
• , I pay a big impact fee.
• So $10,000 impact fee. What's a $10,000 impact fee?
• Well, that's a lot of money. $10,000 impact fee. What's a $10,000 impact fee?
• on fees on fees very often, and they have some of the highest fees in the state.

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee met for its first meeting of the 2026 session and took up impact fees, with an opening overview from Eric Poole of the Florida Association of Counties. Poole explained that impact fees are one-time charges on new development used only for new infrastructure capacity, not existing deficiencies or maintenance, and must satisfy the dual rational nexus test. He traced their history in Florida and described how comprehensive plans, concurrency, and later mobility fees relate to local infrastructure funding. He argued that impact fees are restricted, tied to capital improvements, and are one tool for paying for growth. Panelists representing counties, cities, builders, and community developers largely agreed that growth creates real infrastructure costs but differed on how those costs should be allocated. County and city representatives said impact fees are a necessary, targeted way to fund roads, water, sewer, fire, schools, and parks without spreading costs across all taxpayers. They pointed to long periods without fee updates, rising construction costs, and examples of large increases justified by studies. Builder and developer representatives argued that fees are often unpredictable, can be doubled or tripled, and contribute to housing affordability problems; they also said the system can be inconsistent across jurisdictions and may encourage sprawl. Several witnesses emphasized that fees must be transparent, proportional, and tied to actual benefits, and some suggested a statewide framework or mobility-fee model with more consistency and peer review. Members asked about how long local governments can hold fee revenue, whether fees can generate profit, what they can be spent on, and whether they can pay for police stations, fire stations, or other public safety facilities. Witnesses said the funds must be used for capital projects and cannot be used for salaries or unrelated purchases, and that refunds may be required if money is not spent within the local ordinance’s timeframe. The discussion also covered examples of local fee increases, the use of impact fees versus direct construction or “pipelining” of infrastructure, and concerns about level-of-service changes and extraordinary-circumstance increases. No votes were taken; the meeting ended after the panel discussion and member questions, with the chair noting the conversation would continue.

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• modifies annual air operating ...low-income properties and modifies annual air operating licensing fee
• board members, rulemaking authority of the board and the department, preserving existing licensure fee
• She said the base student allocation is already stretched too thin.
• With the assistance of the teacher salary increase allocation, Gaston has increased salaries by over
• But the teacher salary allocation is only a part of any contract.

Bills: S0042, S0688, S0762, S1168, S1296, S1298, S1300, S1318, S1332, S1376, S1548, S1570, S1574, S1632, S1634, S1750

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, criminal defense, legal representation, death penalty, indigent defense, regional counsel, conflict of interest, background screening, athletic coaches, youth sports, criminal history, expungement, Florida statutes

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 42 on specific medical diagnosis and child protective investigations. A late-file strike-all amendment was adopted that made only stylistic changes to align with the House version. Supporters said the bill would help DCF and child protective teams better identify rare medical conditions and give parents a chance to defend against mistaken abuse findings. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1570, which restores a prior program to help locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination with sheriff’s offices and CARD centers, with nonrecurring funding included. Members then advanced several education, disability, and public services measures. CS for CSSB 182 created a teacher training and mentoring program for high-performing current and retired teachers to mentor teachers in D- and F-rated schools, and CS for CSSB 794 required background screening for employees in residential and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities while directing APD to study support coordination quality, workforce issues, and service gaps. Testimony on SB 794 strongly supported better training, lower caseloads, and more consistent support coordination. The committee also favorably reported CS for CS SB 1168 on background screenings, CS for CS SB 214 to allow rural special districts to pay verified invoices directly, CS for SB 1376 to create grants for genetic counseling education, and SB 1574 (Maddie’s Law) to add newborn screening for biliary atresia; the latter drew emotional support and testimony that early screening could save lives and reduce transplant costs. The committee heard and passed a number of other policy bills, including CS for CS for SB 1510, the DEP agency package, after environmental groups warned that one provision could delay basin management protections and allow more septic systems in impaired watersheds; the bill still passed favorably. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 688 to license naturopathic doctors, SB 1318 on scholarship account reversion rules, CS for CS for SB 682 on domestic violence injunctions and penalties, SB 130 on workforce training for current and former inmates, and SB 1548, the latest Live Local affordable housing update. Several bills were briefly postponed or taken up later in the meeting. In the latter portion of the meeting, the committee approved CS for C.S. for SB 536 on criminal gang membership criteria, CS for C.S. SB 762 on assigning conflict capital cases across regional counsel offices, SB 1332 on career offender registration requirements, CS for CS for SB 1742 creating a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a child, and CS for SB 1750 increasing penalties for serious sex offenses and child sexual abuse material crimes. The committee also debated CS for SB 1226 on Public Employee Relations Commission procedures and union certification rules, including a late-file amendment setting a 60% threshold and 25% quorum for recertification; the discussion focused heavily on constitutional concerns, union rights, and differences between first responders and other public employees. The transcript ends while that bill’s debate is still underway, with the committee having already taken numerous favorable votes throughout the meeting.

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• vending machine. to provide license fees vending machine. to provide license fees for the retail sale
• for volunteer and increase the fees for volunteer and increase the fees for volunteer and professional
• To obtain other and attorney's fees. To obtain other and attorney's fees.
• Four, attorney's fees. Five, any other relief in the fees. Five, any other relief in the fees.
• , and court attorney fees, and court attorney fees, and court costs.

Keywords: 920, all

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• So I really hope that we do allocate a good portion of funding through those infrastructure funds so
• so I really hope that we do allocate so I really hope that we do allocate a<00:12:32.680> good
• to cover costs that interest will cover first before we start seeing taxpayer dollars used as admin fees
• <00:20:05.360> And<00:20:05.480> I<00:20:05.520> think admin fees and expenses
• And I think admin fees and expenses.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These two fees apply to employers. Alabama.
• fees to Alabama employers, insurers, and consumers.
• These new fees will go... consumers.
• These dispensing fees will be passed down immediately by PBMs.
• These bills impose a $10.64 fee on every prescription filled. $10.64 fee on every prescription filled

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• database that DFA has, and we kind of add in the detail on how those specific disasters are being allocated
• We want to point out specifically the $30 million that has been allocated for state matching dollars
• Chair, Representative Lujan, I can't speak specifically for allocations that would go to maintenance
• Chair, Representative Lujan, I can't speak specifically for allocations that would go to maintenance
• of state parks, but I will say that Uh. speak specifically for allocations that would go to maintenance

Bills: HB2, SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects

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• We'll also look at how much of the general fund state budget is being allocated to pensions.
• In the first half of this graph, you can see that rates and their allocation in the budget were increasing
• And their allocation in the budget were increasing pretty significantly.
• fiscal year 2026 about three and a half percent of the state general fund state budget is being allocated
• “And so there were no changes to the target asset allocations, but a handful of the expected returns

Summary: The committee approved the July minutes and then received an informational presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on the financial condition of the state retirement systems. The actuary reported that employer contribution rates are generally declining, helped by strong investment returns and reduced funding for PERS 1 and TERS 1, while funded ratios have continued to improve; on a combined basis the plans were reported at 100% funded in 2024, with open plans above 95% and legacy plans varying by system. The presentation also reviewed projected rates and funded ratios under current assumptions, noted that pension costs are taking a smaller share of the state general fund, and discussed risks from investment volatility, policy changes, and demographic experience. Committee members asked about savings from lower rates, deferred asset smoothing, and how Washington compares with other states. The committee then considered the state actuary’s recommendation on long-term economic assumptions and adopted all four recommendations by roll call votes: inflation at 3.0%, general salary growth at 3.5%, membership growth for Plan 1 funding at 1.0%, and investment rate of return at 7.25%. The actuaries explained that the inflation and salary growth increases were driven largely by higher long-term inflation expectations, while the investment return recommendation matched the current statutory assumption. Members discussed the timing of the Pension Funding Council’s decision, the effect of tariffs and inflation uncertainty, and how assumption changes would affect future contribution rates and budgets, particularly for open plans. Staff then gave an update on the LEOFF 1 study, explaining the difference between being “ahead of schedule” and truly overfunded, and summarizing responses received from DRS, the State Treasurer, and the State Investment Board on the merger and restatement proposals. DRS said both bills could be administered, though the merger bill’s COLA banking provision would be challenging until its new system is ready; the Treasurer urged caution, especially about the restatement bill and the use of one-time funds; and the Investment Board said removing assets from the trust would have some transaction costs but likely small impacts. The committee discussed whether to invite additional agencies and local government groups to testify, and staff said more responses, including from Ice Miller and the State Actuary, were expected for the October meeting. Finally, the committee heard a briefing on PERS 1/TERS 1 COLA policy and related bills from the last session. Staff reviewed the committee’s prior ongoing COLA recommendation, the SCPP-endorsed bills that would have created a one-time 3% COLA followed by an ongoing COLA, the Senate merger bill, and a separate ad hoc COLA bill. Public testimony largely supported Plan 1 COLAs and stable contribution rates, while several speakers urged caution about transferring LEOFF 1 surplus assets or merging legacy plans, and others raised concerns about climate risk and the pension fund’s investments. No further committee action was taken on the COLA item during this portion of the meeting.

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• And so it's comprised of tribal lands, tribal trust lands, fee lands, state fee lands, and lands that
• They are paid the Medicaid fee schedule rate, which is currently $624.71 per day.
• The SUD voucher rates are the same as Medicaid fee-for-service at $624.71 per day.
• The tribal tourism grant program was allocated $100,000 by the 69th Legislative Assembly.
• Another piece to that is also lands owned by tribal members, fee lands, are also taxed.

Keywords: 908, all

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• lands, state fee lands, and lands that belong solely to our tribal members.
• They are paid the Medicaid fee schedule rate, which is currently $624.71 per day.
• The middle example is of an... ...would be billed at the fee-for-service rates.
• The SUD voucher rates are the same as Medicaid fee for service.
• The SUD voucher rates are the same as Medicaid fee-for-service at $624.71 per day.

Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff. A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial. The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.

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• Taxpayers, student fees.
• Our infrastructure is right now. 1430 would reduce fuel taxes, vehicle fees, and road uses fees for four
• You're not allocating enough money.
• , In taxes, in sales tax, in gas tax, in fees, fees on their motor vehicle registration, which in their
• So they accept the credit, the fee to do this work.

Keywords: 981, all

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• It allows the Board of Regents to use funds in the University of Hawaiʻi tuition and fee special fund
• The tuition fees and special fund, I believe it's called.
• The tuition fees and special fund, I believe it's called.
• The tuition fees and special fund, I believe it's called.
• We always ask about our fees, whether they’re too high or too low.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education met on March 11 and began with House Bill 442, which would appropriate funds to the University of Hawaiʻi system for nursing programs. University of Hawaiʻi representatives testified in strong support, and several additional supporters submitted testimony. Members asked about a similar Senate measure, and the witness confirmed the university supported that bill as well. No opposition or vote was recorded on HB 442 during the excerpt. The committee then heard House Bill 1169, a housekeeping measure concerning the University of Hawaiʻi Conference Center revolving fund. Testimony explained that the bill would consolidate existing Conference Center statutes into one centralized fund statute and allow campuses to use the fund more broadly. Members raised no questions, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. House Bill 185, which would establish a plant-based building materials working group, drew the most discussion. The Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted baseline research before a larger working group was formed. Supporters argued the measure could help develop a homegrown industry using bamboo, hemp, and other plant materials, create green jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Several members questioned whether a formal working group was necessary and whether the work could be done without new legislation. The University of Hawaiʻi later estimated the bill’s requested work would cost about $150,000 over two years to analyze crop options and report findings. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 1320, which requires the University of Hawaiʻi to collect, analyze, and publicly report graduate outcome data and develop a Graduate Outcomes Dashboard. University officials said they already use some data sources but lack a dedicated data-visualization specialist and need additional capacity to consolidate and present the information. Members questioned the need for new positions and funding, arguing the university should use existing resources and that students already have many ways to explore careers. Supporters responded that the dashboard would help students and the state better understand postgraduate outcomes, workforce needs, and program value. No final action or vote was shown in the excerpt.