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• And that charge a land lease fee?
• .<00:47:45.120> That's fees.
• That's fees.
• <00:47:52.440> Um that fee schedule. Um that fee schedule.
• <00:58:52.080> Maybe attorney's fees. This is terrible. Maybe attorney's fees.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• See, I have bought a place over here in Baton Rouge, so, but I do have fees that I have to pay, HOA fees
• But it's particularly the internet fees, because that's the only reason I have the internet is that I
• It's particularly the internet fees, because that's the only reason I have the internet is that I can
• come out of your supplemental, but let's say you go to an NCSL or SLC conference, that registration fee

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee met briefly, established a quorum, and adopted the June 3, 2024 minutes without objection. The clerk and executive counsel then gave an overview of the committee’s role in setting and administering the House supplemental expense allowance, explaining that members currently receive up to $1,500 per month for reimbursable office and district expenses such as rent, utilities, printing, postage, travel in district, and certain communications costs. They also explained the existing carryover rules: unused funds may roll forward up to $3,000 generally and an additional $6,000 for printed materials, with any excess remaining in the House budget. Members asked for clarification on how the supplemental interacts with district office rent, mailers, per diem, out-of-state travel, cell phones, internet, and conference expenses, and staff explained which items are currently reimbursable and which are paid directly by the House. Several members raised the idea of expanding allowable uses of the supplemental to help cover lodging costs during session for members who live more than 50 miles from the Capitol, and one member also asked whether the monthly allowance should be increased because of inflation and rising office costs. Staff said lodging would require an amendment to the resolution and that any increase in the allowance would have to be taken up by the next legislative body, not this committee mid-term. Members also discussed possible tax implications and the need to consult a CPA before changing the rules, with concerns raised about avoiding double-dipping or ethical issues if lodging were reimbursed in addition to per diem. One member withdrew the lodging motion and asked that the committee study the issue further. The committee took no substantive action beyond adopting the minutes and adjourned after a motion to adjourn was made and approved without objection.

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• understanding this right, you could—see, I have bought a place over here in Baton Rouge, so—but I do have fees
• that I have to pay, HOA fees.
• But it's particularly the internet fees, because that's the only reason I have the internet is that I
• It's particularly the internet fees, because that's the only reason I have the internet is that I can
• come out of your supplemental, but let's say you go to an NCSL or SLC conference, that registration fee

Summary: The committee met briefly, called the roll, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the June 3, 2024 minutes without objection. Staff then reviewed the purpose of the House supplemental allowance resolution, explaining that members receive up to $1,500 per month for reimbursable office and district expenses such as rent, utilities, printing, postage, travel within the district, and related office costs. Members also discussed the existing carryover rules, including a $3,000 general carryover and an additional $6,000 for printed materials, with unspent amounts reverting to the House budget. Several members asked for clarification about what expenses are currently covered and how reimbursements work, including district office rent, phone and internet bills, per diem, out-of-state travel, conference registration, cell phones, and portable hotspots. The clerk and executive counsel explained that some items are paid from the supplemental account, while others, such as certain conference registration fees or appointed travel per diem, are paid directly by the House operating account. Members also raised concerns about whether using supplemental funds for lodging during session would require a resolution amendment and whether it could create tax or ethics issues, including possible double-dipping with per diem. A motion was made to consider allowing excess supplemental funds to be used for lodging costs for members who live more than 50 miles from the Capitol, but after discussion the motion was withdrawn so the committee could study the issue further and consult a CPA. Members also discussed whether the monthly supplemental amount should be increased in light of inflation and rising office rents, noting that any change would have to be made by the executive committee for the next term. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted without objection.

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• number 1253 from the 89th Legislature regular session that authorizes subdivisions to reduce impact fees
• justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events, requiring licensure and authorizing fees
• This bill requires occupational licenses and registrations, imposes fees, grants criminal offenses, and
• This bill also addresses increasing criminal penalties and authorizing fees for the Committee on Judiciary
• cannabis products, and local regulation of cannabis establishments, authorizing the imposition of fees

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• members, Senate Bill 1760 relates to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated, changing the fee
• Generally, the bill would set a fee of $45 for filing a guardianship case transferred from another county
• Property owners can often face expensive legal fees just to clear these fraudulent claims.
• This motion for fraudulent conveyance incurs no cost for the citizens because there's no filing fee to
• have this petition heard by a district judge, and there's also no filing fee to have it recorded with

Bills: SB302, SB1335, SB1734, SB1760, SB1975, SB2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• and members, Senate Bill 1760 relates to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated changing the fee
• Generally, the bill would set a fee of $45 for filing a guardianship case transferred from another county
• Property owners can often face expensive legal fees just to clear these fraudulent claims.
• particular um motion for. fraudulent conveyance is at no cost for the citizens because there's no filing fee
• to have it, have the to have this petition heard by a district judge and there's no filing fee to have

Bills: SB 302, SB 1335, SB 1734, SB 1760, SB 1975, SB 2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• President, I heard somebody fees. Mr.
• Some of the other fees and our incessant need to tax people, increase fees on folks, and make it harder
• Some of the other fees and our incessant need to tax people, increase fees on folks, and make it harder
• nor should we be raising fees like this. nor should we be raising fees like this.
• the fee increase for electric vehicles. the fee increase for electric vehicles.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <02:13:29.360> change bills to correct the uh the fee change bills to correct the uh the fee
• Uh so I I think that we need for the fee Uh so I I think that we need for the fee change<02:13:45.920
• we don't have to raise the fees at all? we don't have to raise the fees at all?
• We haven't raised them in the fees.
• The spay and neuter fee was a add-on that was charged on top of the regular dog license fee.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:01:55.280> Um adjusting fees for certain decals.
• Um adjusting fees for certain decals.
• <01:27:39.040> You're<01:27:39.199> not to increase license fees?
• You're not to increase license fees? You're not going<01:27:39.679> there.
• Go raise fees for it or we what?

Keywords: 916, all

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• Page 475 is arbitrage, refunding, and fees.
• within the fee office.
• But right now there is no increase in that fee for...
• But right now there is no increase in that fee for... at a boss.
• And is there a potential that a per-parcel fee could be assessed?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• They're going to have to pay an annual fee to have DEP come in and inspect their facility.
• There is no additional fee for the issuance. of a permanent sign that has been ordered.
• There is no additional fee for the issuance of the provisional license.
• Is there any data that also looks at what the fees are added in for renters?
• Not just this is what you rent, but then you have this fee and that fee and that fee.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• I don't know how many acres of land are in the pipeline right now to be changed over from fee status
• I don't know how many acres of land are in the pipeline right now to be changed over from fee status
• to, or yeah. ...over from fee status to, or, yeah, fee taxable to non-taxable, and so it's a little hard
• And yes, we are doing fee-to-trust because the whole county at one time was a reservation.
• Very small administrative fee, tiny, to be honest.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Given the new electric vehicle fee structure that passed this last legislative session, electric vehicle
• Given the new<00:00:56.000> electric<00:00:56.399> vehicle<00:00:56.879> fee<00:
• 00:57.280> structure<00:00:57.760> that new electric vehicle fee structure that new electric
• vehicle fee structure that passed<00:00:58.320> this<00:00:58.559> la<00:00:58.879>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . fee. fee.
• having a non-motorized trail user fee. having a non-motorized trail user fee.
• and a $20 out-of-state fee for the season.
• I know we worked pretty user fee?
• > the<00:31:30.400> non-motorized, Museum fee bill, uh, the non-motorized, Museum fee bill

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee opened with quorum and housekeeping, then began setting interim topics for discussion. The first major topic was trapping, including prior legislation on mandatory trapper education and trapping setbacks. The Game and Fish director said the department had already gone through a trapping reform process in 2018-2019 and was prepared to testify on those issues again, noting that the commission had previously wanted legislative authority for them. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on a proposed non-motorized trail user fee. Supporters argued it could help fund trail systems and match state trail grants, citing demand for professionally built trails and examples from other states. Testimony estimated potential revenue at roughly $150,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the model, while noting enforcement would likely rely on an honor system. Committee members discussed possible alternatives and related ideas, including using good neighbor authority with federal land managers and looking at motorized trail funding models. The director said the concept was not yet ready for immediate passage but was worth continued discussion. The committee also briefly discussed fishing outfitter issues, with the co-chair noting a prior bill had passed and that the current board still exists, but more data would be needed later in the interim. Another topic addressed ticket scalping and fake tickets at Jackson’s rodeo, which the sponsor said was affecting visitors and could warrant broader state discussion. The State Archives topic proposed expanding the digital archive and requiring agencies to use it, with added resources for local governments; staff said it would improve security, access, and storage efficiency. The committee then discussed problematic gaming and program funding, but noted a pending bill to create a separate statutory select committee on gaming, so the topic may be better handled there if formed. The final major discussion was the Game and Fish budget. The director said employee compensation increases had raised salary costs from about 40% to 60% of the budget, while overall revenue had not kept pace, forcing cuts to habitat and research work. She warned the department could reach a critical budget point by 2030. Committee members and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation supported a deeper interim review of the department’s finances and possible new revenue sources, with the director suggesting a three-meeting structure: first to lay out the budget outlook, then to discuss additional revenue options, and finally to consider what future generations may have to pay.

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• it breaks down between uh MCO and um fee it breaks down between uh MCO and um fee for<00:09:12.160
• How much is the dispensing fee paid to pharmacies?
• The average dispensing fee per prescription is $109.
• > per The average dispensing fee per The average dispensing fee per prescription<00:14:44.320>
• A fixed professional fee simply does not offset that level of financial exposure.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board met on February 23, 2026, approved the January 12 minutes, and then focused primarily on Kentucky Medicaid’s coverage and potential expansion of GLP-1 drugs, especially for weight loss. Department for Medicaid Services Commissioner Lisa Lee explained that Medicaid currently does not cover drugs for weight loss, anorexia, or weight gain, but the department had filed a regulation to remove that blanket exclusion so GLP-1s could be covered when used for an underlying health condition. She said the administrative regulation review subcommittee found the regulation deficient, and the co-chairs wanted the board to discuss the policy and financing implications before any change. DMS also said it would be open to adding caveats to ensure coverage would not extend to cosmetic weight loss alone. The department provided several data points on current utilization and spending. In 2025, Kentucky Medicaid paid for appetite-stimulating drugs such as Megestrol, Dronabinol, and Marinol, but did not pay for weight-loss drugs. For GLP-1s, DMS said coverage began in 2025 and is limited to FDA-approved medical conditions, with prior authorization requiring a type 2 diabetes diagnosis code and A1C documentation. DMS reported $234.6 million in GLP-1 spending in 2025 before rebates, about 240,931 prescriptions, and said GLP-1s accounted for 7.3% of pharmacy spend in 2024 and 8.3% in 2025. It also said there were 24,844 expansion members and 13,638 non-expansion members using GLP-1s, with spending of about $156 million and $78.5 million respectively, and that 10 pediatric weight-loss prescriptions were covered under EPSDT. The department said outcome analyses, including whether GLP-1 use reduces insulin or other diabetes treatment, are underway and should be completed in a couple of months. Members asked about cost, rebates, and whether the state should wait for more outcomes data before expanding coverage. DMS said average reimbursement to pharmacies was $975 per prescription and the average dispensing fee was $109; it also said 2025 rebate invoices totaled $90.8 million, with $7.6 million collected so far. Several members expressed concern about the high cost and the need to evaluate whether the drugs improve health outcomes before expanding access, while others noted the potential benefits for obesity and diabetes treatment. Some members also discussed whether GLP-1s are effectively being used for weight loss in diabetic patients and whether broader data collection should be used to assess long-term value. After the Medicaid discussion, Eli Lilly executive Tracy Sims presented on obesity as a chronic disease and the economic burden it creates in Kentucky. She said Kentucky’s adult obesity rate is a little over 37%, that obesity is linked to about 200 diseases, and that untreated obesity costs the state billions in GDP and hundreds of millions in state budget impact. She highlighted recent federal access programs for GLP-1s, including a Medicaid-related program that she said could lower the state share of a Zepbound prescription to about $71 per month after federal matching. No votes were taken on the GLP-1 policy question during the meeting, and the main action was the receipt of testimony and discussion of the department’s proposed regulatory change.

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• The next bill I'd like to take up is Senate Bill 159, establishing the mar habitat fee.
• In this current economic environment, I think it's difficult to justify placing a new fee.
• difficult to justify placing a new fee difficult to justify placing a new fee um<01:48:40.360>
• <01:48:42.080> like fee like fee like this<01:48:43.960> sen<01:48:44.880> thank
• <01:48:45.040> you<01:48:45.679> I I mean, I don't like new fees a whole lot either.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I know that, like the autopsy fee, Commissioner Tindell told us that those fees had not been changed
• Can you tell me what the fees will be changed to? Um, it would be $125 is the new fee.
• I think the old one was is the new fee.
• So, through the non-admitted fee policy.
• . fees. fees.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Reginald Anderson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The journal and committee reports were dispensed with by voice vote. Early in the meeting, senators also introduced guests, including Dr. Adrian Gilliam Pierre as doctor of the day and several school groups and community visitors in the galleries. A major portion of the session was devoted to recognizing student athletes and coaches through commendation resolutions. The Senate honored the Northside High School Gators boys basketball team for winning its first Class 2A state championship, the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Class 4A title, East Rankin Academy teams for multiple championships, Simpson County Academy’s boys cross country team and Lily Overby, Brookhaven Academy’s fast-pitch softball team, and several other schools and programs. The chamber also recognized Mississippi artist Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp) for his music contributions, and later introduced the Meridian High School Choir, Brookhaven Academy fifth graders, and David Hoke, who has delivered Bibles to all 50 state legislatures. The Senate then took up nominations and approved three by advise-and-consent: Kent Gerard Nico to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Marcus Jones Martin to the State Tax Appeals Board, and Keith Allen Williams Jr. to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. After that, Senator Kirby moved to suspend the rules and take up a large block of commending resolutions, which the Senate agreed to consider together. The block included numerous resolutions honoring schools, athletes, educators, and community figures, and the Senate agreed to proceed to final passage by roll call with no objection noted.

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• It does not promise that fees won't increase. It does not promise that renters won't pay more.
• It does not promise that fees won't increase. It does not promise that renters won't pay more.
• That's where raising taxes and fees on everything will come into play.
• Will local governments be forced to raise fees? Will sales tax increase?
• Will Will local governments be forced to raise fees? Will sales tax increase?

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis. The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections. Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.

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• She's been amazing, especially for the fee-for-service side.
• The same story: they were just not getting paid on the fee-for-service side.
• And then we go to the fee-for-service side, and they were just not being paid.
• While we call it a fuel tax, it really is a use fee.
• It has a fee for hired vehicles.

Bills: SB1072, SB1111, SB1114, SB1116, SB1122, SB1179, SB1250, SB1308, SB1455, SB1456, SB1457, SB1487, SB1547, SB1549, SB1551, SB1552

Keywords: reimbursement rates, intellectual disabilities, community services, economic security, funding appropriations, automated license plate readers, law enforcement, privacy, data access, public records, behavioral health, patient brokering, appropriation, state funds, Maricopa County, claims review, medical necessity, American Indian health program, healthcare regulations, healthcare

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• on, and I ask you to continue to work with us on, are concerns we have where we had proposed some fees
• a while now, there's a cost for us to do business and we either get general fund or have to raise a fee
• Likewise on our grain fees that we had talked about, those changes and that fee structure and that pricing
• and not the thing had proposed some fees and not the thing that<00:03:40.400> I<00:03:40.640>
• Uh likewise on our grain<00:04:53.680> fees<00:04:54.560> um<00:04:54.720> that<

Bills: HF2446

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant