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• Senate Bill 1175 by Alvarado relating to the biennial adjustment of certain towing fees and maximum charges
• reclamation districts to water agri- Culture and Rural Affairs, Senate Bill 1227 by Flores, relating to the fees
• prevention equipment to finance Senate Bill 1232 by hand. cockrilling to certain health care transaction fees
• 1253 by Perry, relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide credits against impact fees
• penalties and interest amounts. amounts to finance Senate Bill 1338 by Zaffirini relating to tuition and fee

Bills: SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, SJR55, SCR18, SCR19, SCR22, SB27, SB29, SB35, SB1151, SB1152, SB1153, SB1154, SB1155, SB1156, SB1157, SB1158, SB1159, SB1160, SB1161, SB1162, SB1163, SB1164, SB1165, SB1166, SB1167, SB1168, SB1169, SB1170, SB1171, SB1172, SB1173, SB1174, SB1175, SB1176, SB1177, SB1178, SB1179, SB1180, SB1181, SB1182, SB1183, SB1184, SB1185, SB1186, SB1187, SB1188, SB1189, SB1190, SB1191, SB1192, SB1193, SB1194, SB1195, SB1196, SB1197, SB1198, SB1199, SB1200, SB1201, SB1202, SB1203, SB1204, SB1205, SB1206, SB1207, SB1208, SB1209, SB1210, SB1211, SB1212, SB1213, SB1214, SB1215, SB1216, SB1217, SB1218, SB1219, SB1220, SB1221, SB1222, SB1223, SB1224, SB1225, SB1226, SB1227, SB1228, SB1229, SB1230, SB1231, SB1232, SB1233, SB1234, SB1235, SB1236, SB1237, SB1238, SB1239, SB1240, SB1241, SB1242, SB1243, SB1244, SB1245, SB1246, SB1247, SB1248, SB1249, SB1250, SB1251, SB1252, SB1253, SB1254, SB1255, SB1256, SB1257, SB1258, SB1259, SB1260, SB1261, SB1262, SB1263, SB1264, SB1265, SB1266, SB1267, SB1268, SB1269, SB1270, SB1271, SB1272, SB1273, SB1274, SB1275, SB1276, SB1277, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1281, SB1282, SB1283, SB1284, SB1285, SB1286, SB1287, SB1288, SB1289, SB1290, SB1291, SB1292, SB1293, SB1294, SB1295, SB1296, SB1297, SB1298, SB1299, SB1300, SB1301, SB1302, SB1303, SB1304, SB1305, SB1306, SB1307, SB1308, SB1309, SB1310, SB1311, SB1312, SB1313, SB1314, SB1315, SB1316, SB1317, SB1318, SB1319, SB1320, SB1321, SB1322, SB1323, SB1324, SB1325, SB1326, SB1327, SB1328, SB1329, SB1330, SB1331, SB1332, SB1333, SB1334, SB1335, SB1336, SB1337, SB1338, SB1339, SB1340, SB1341, SB1342, SB1343, SB1344, SB1345, SB1621, SJR57

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension

Transcript Highlights:

• This amendment is quite simple.
• Do comes down to a very simple question.
• Over the years, I have used simple Over the years, I have used simple devices<01:41:57.280> that
• Surrogacy costs vary, but after compensation, agency fees, IVF embryo creation and transfer, legal fees
• Thank you. after compensation, agency fees, IVF after compensation, agency fees, IVF embryo<02:01:57.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's simple like workers' comp is designed to be.
• It's simple like workers comp coverage.
• <01:52:15.520> I<01:52:15.760> think simple and straightforward and I think simple
• for fee. for fee. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
• It's just pretty simple. Would >> Yeah. It's just pretty simple.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I have one simple question.
• I have one simple question.
• As as I I I have one simple question.
• or some other fee on top and you fee or some other fee on top and you know<03:33:42.880> make
• This is a very simple common-sense bill.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And just to clarify a few things, our stance is pretty simple.
• What HB 3364 does is simple.
• Simple. It's straightforward stuff.
• For use in pets and other animals, it's as simple as that.
• For simple consultations.

Bills: HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479, HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs

Summary: The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.

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• So what this says is this is a pretty simple constitutional amendment that we would establish nominating
• So SB 306 is actually really simple, Mr. Chair.
• So it's pretty simple.
• institutions, private institutions around the state, they only report every 10 years, and it's a $5,000 fee
• So every 10 years, it's a $5,000 fee that they pay.

Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306

Keywords: teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model

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• This was just a simple clarification on the rules.
• I think I filed another one late, and then I paid a $500 fee for that one also.
• final report, I did not select the box, which is why things began to continue to occur in fines and fees
• Quarles, my question is a real simple one.
• I am just asking for some grace here on a late filing of a zero activity report, simple as that.

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• Um, not a lot of moving pieces in it, just a simple, okay, we’re pushing the button and transferring
• When asked what the amendment would do, he explained that it removes the requirement that the fee for
• When asked what the amendment would do, he explained that it removes the requirement that the fee for
• When asked what the amendment would do, he explained that it removes the requirement that the fee for
• He said there is a difference between fines and fees.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• as like monitoring when things as simple as like monitoring when they<00:36:55.160> get<00:36
• Also not included are the estimated 2,500 interactions we had through our fee-for-service offerings,
• for service offerings providing peer fee for service offerings providing peer support<00:45:07.520><
• Every simple task is becoming a time-consuming challenge.
• as updating an something as simple as updating an address<01:31:14.719> for<01:31:14.880>

Bills: HF1380, HF1166, HF487, HF1553, HF1472, HF258, HF1911

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• municipality or the mall license fee, both.
• , including any type of court fees or attorney fees, could go back to the tenant, and that's if the case
• And then now we want to add an additional fee.
• There's no simple answers.
• This fee, and that... ...of correctional services is subject to a fee.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• . >> Yes, so as in terms of there's 2 different types of fees, there's the $50 application fee that is
• So then then at the end, there's attorneys fees that vary for misdemeanor and felony amounts.
• So in order for the public defenders to be able to collect that $50 application fee, there has to be
• So the area where we can have the most impact on the collection of those fees as public defenders is
• They say there's a $50 application fee.

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• Let's say I registered under the Federal National Firearms Registration with a $200 fee.
• You just have to register for the ATF and pay a $200 fee. trying to achieve with this bill.
• Now, thankfully you can go ahead and register under ATF and pay a fee, which remains the same.
• Register with ATF, pay a $200 fee, so that won't, I know that much won't change.
• This amendment is simple.

Bills: SJR27, SJR39, SB22, SB33, SB34, SB37, SB209, SB310, SB326, SB505, SB605, SB618, SB732, SB762, SB769, SB783, SB819, SB825, SB870, SB964, SB1030, SB1080, SB1085, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1233, SB1314, SB1320, SB1333, SB1398, SB1405, SB1541, SB1567, SB1596, SB1598, SB1625, SB1646, SB1662, SB1750, SB1758, SB1791, SB1804, SB1810, SB1818, SB1838, SB1855, SB1869, SB1951, SB2024, SB2077, SB2078, SB2252, SB2253, SB2368, SB2411, SB2420, SB2425, SB2569

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department

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• Senators, this substitute amendment is simple.
• I'm just trying to understand a simple yes-or-no response.
• It includes all costs, fees, everything else.
• It asks simple questions: Who is missing? It asks simple questions: Who is missing?
• I'm going to start off with a simple statement to ground myself.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and memorial remarks, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the conflict in Iran. The chamber then moved to special orders and took up a series of bills, with many measures passing unanimously after brief explanations and, in several cases, substitution of House companions. Early bills included CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, which drew extensive supportive debate about the civic value of debate programs and passed 37-0, and SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force, which was amended to clarify that criticism of Israel is not prohibited and then passed 37-0. The Senate also approved CS/CS/SB 1230/HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals and firefighting foam, with discussion focused on phasing out AFFF, testing requirements, exceptions for federal aviation and military uses, and support for firefighters and water quality; the bill passed 37-0. Other measures passed without opposition included SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training, SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services, SB 990/HB 883 on protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, SB 560 on child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684/HB 961 on electronic signatures for salvage titles, and SB 778/HB 569 on forensic client services. Two bills, SB 432 on intoxicating substances and SB 928 on dangerous crimes, were temporarily postponed. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI efforts he described as discriminatory or indoctrinating, while opponents offered amendments to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances. Those amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor then continued explaining the bill’s exceptions, including references to holidays, heritage sites, and the Pulse Memorial, and the chamber was still in debate on the underlying measure when the transcript ended.

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• The solution is very simple.
• House Bill 1164 offers a simple, non-costly solution to address this issue.
• This is a simple autoimmune condition. It's a question...
• The intent of this bill It's The intent of this bill is very simple.
• They are not being covered by insurance, and it's very simple.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of health insurance and public health bills, with most speakers focused on expanding coverage for specific treatments and services. Bills discussed included H. 1187/S. 792 on rehabilitation counselors, H. 1173/S. 692 on patient navigation, S. 2600 on scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, S. 2599 on medically necessary treatment for port wine birthmarks, H. 1164 on licensed educational psychologists for child and adolescent mental health services, S. 754/H. 1254 on autism diagnosis and treatment by nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, S. 714/H. 1137 on infectious disease response and coverage, and S. 791 on making nature a prescriptive therapeutic intervention. Speakers generally argued these bills would improve access, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and address gaps in current insurance reimbursement rules. Testimony in support emphasized personal stories and clinical evidence. Cancer patients and providers described the benefits of patient navigation and scalp cooling for dignity and quality of life during treatment. Boston Children’s Hospital staff and families said port wine birthmark treatment is medically necessary, can prevent complications, and should not be denied as cosmetic. Rehabilitation counselors and school psychologists argued their services are effective, cost-saving, and underused because they cannot bill insurance. Autism advocates said current insurance statutes are outdated because nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists already provide evaluations and should be recognized for reimbursement to avoid delays in early intervention. Public health and GLAD Law testimony supported stronger infectious disease coverage to remove barriers to testing, treatment, and PrEP access. The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 1172, a bill requiring insurance coverage for detransition-related care. Supporters said it would ensure coverage for medically necessary care for people who regret or reverse gender transition, while opponents argued it would legitimize anti-trans narratives or, conversely, that detransition care is needed because transition procedures can cause harm. The committee also heard strong support for S. 791 from advocates who described nature access as a health intervention that could help with trauma, anxiety, substance use recovery, and environmental justice, with claims that insurance coverage and reduced park fees would improve access. No votes were taken during the transcript, and the chair repeatedly thanked speakers and moved through the long list of public testimony.

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• And so I think it's a pretty simple thing.
• We have in hand here is extremely simple.
• But this is not a simple and quick solution.
• I have, I guess, kind of, well, not a simple question, but there's a simple question.
• The bottom line is simple.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2307, as amended, which would require the Department of Health Services to contract with out-of-state secure mental health facilities when Arizona beds are unavailable for certain involuntary commitment cases involving defendants found dangerous and incompetent. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an emergency stopgap to prevent individuals who are deemed non-restorable from being released because Arizona lacks secure behavioral health beds, while opponents argued it would raise due process, disability rights, family access, and cost concerns, and questioned whether the state could even implement such interstate placements. After debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and advanced HB 2307 on a 6-5 due pass vote. The committee then heard House Bill 2083, which updates diabetes-related coverage language in health plans to include newer devices and supplies such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and smart insulin pens. Supporters said the bill modernizes outdated statutes and improves access and outcomes for people with diabetes, while an insurer representative offered soft opposition, warning that writing these items into statute could create a state mandate and potential cost exposure, especially if the language is read to include GLP-1 medications. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and moved HB 2083 forward on an 11-1 due pass vote. Next, House Bill 2673 was heard, addressing mental health screening and treatment for incarcerated people. The sponsor said the bill was being reworked into a study committee concept after stakeholder feedback, but the underlying proposal would require prompt evaluation of prisoners showing mental disorder symptoms and faster referral for treatment. A family member testified about her son’s severe deterioration in jail and death, while an attorney opposed the bill as overbroad and legally problematic. Despite the sponsor’s indication that the bill would become a study committee, the committee voted 12-0 to give HB 2673 a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 2923, which revises timelines, procedures, and notice requirements for judicial review of court-ordered mental health treatment; supporters said it clarifies outdated language and improves communication with families, while opponents argued it shifts burdens onto patients and could prolong confinement. HB 2923 also received a 12-0 due pass vote.

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• Senator Brodeur, I think I just have a simple question. It's about Florida Forever.
• Fifty percent of that's going to go to fee simple stuff that's not just easements.
• The first being the annual licensure renewal fee.
• The approval by the BOG as it relates to out-of-state fees for nonresidents is ministerial only.
• tuition and fee costs after other federal, state, and institutional gift aid is applied.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And if we need to pay a higher fee, we're happy to pay a higher fee.
• Because all those positions are funded by licensing fees.
• Um, you pay licensing fees.
• the fees to account for hiring the necessary surveyors.
• A roll call vote has been ordered, so a simple yes or no.

Bills: SB1052, SB1115, SB1118, SB1120, SB1121, SB1124, SB1171, SB1172, SB1174, SB1175, SB1214, SB1233, SB1235, SB1316, SB1345, SB1372, SB1399, SB1458, SB1494, SB1496, SB1564, SB1602, SB1621, SB1628, SB1630, SB1631, SB1668, SB1672, SB1814, SB1821

Keywords: assisted living, health care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, physician orders, informed consent, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, radiation protection

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• The case that I have is simple: we have a law, the origins of which date back 700 years.
• to note that West Tisbury and the other five towns of Martha's Vineyard are hoping that a transfer fee
• this, and we heartily support Senator Sears' bill for a seasonal communities local option transfer fee

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held its 12th hearing of the session, chaired by Representative Richard Haggerty and Senator Julian Cyr, and heard testimony on two bills: H. 5317, concerning condominium conversion of co-owned two-unit buildings, and H. 5447, a home rule petition for an affordable housing trust fund in West Tisbury. The chair outlined a hybrid hearing format, three-minute testimony limits for individuals, and a July 31 deadline for written testimony. Peter Harrington testified in support of H. 5317, arguing that the partition law is outdated and should be updated so courts can use the condominium statute when dividing co-owned property. He said the change would help preserve middle-class housing, especially two-family homes that might otherwise be sold, torn down, or redeveloped into more expensive housing. Committee members asked about how common the issue is and whether it is more case-specific; Harrington said it arises at the lower end of Chapter 241 cases but is not unusual. Laura Silber testified in support of H. 5447 on behalf of West Tisbury’s Affordable Housing Committee and the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. She said the bill would let the town’s affordable housing trust serve households up to 180% of area median income and better support seasonal communities tools, including housing for essential public-sector workers and acquisition of year-round deed restrictions. Senator Cyr questioned whether the home rule petition was necessary if technical fixes to the seasonal communities law are enacted, and Silber said the petition was a short-term measure while the towns await statutory changes and work toward a pooled year-round housing trust. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after testimony concluded.

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• <00:10:48.320> So,<00:10:48.720> simple<00:10:49.120> questions are you hauling
• So, simple questions are you hauling? So, simple questions like<00:10:49.680> that.
• It's unbelievably complicated.<00:21:46.880> There's<00:21:47.120> a<00:21:47.360> fee
• There's a fee and a fine complicated.
• There's a fee and a fine and<00:21:48.559> a<00:21:48.799> permit<00:21:49.120> for<

Bills: HB0032

Keywords: English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all

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• It's a pretty simple bill, straightforward bill.
• I'm Nick Sheepak, N-I-C-S-H-E-P-A-C, and the Nevada State Director of the Fines and Fees Justice Center
• As the Assembly mentioned, it's a fairly simple bill.
• What this bill does is simply not allow the courts to add fines, fees, give them a failure to appear
• if they're turned away, we don't want a warrant issued for their arrest or any additional fines and fees

Keywords: 909, all