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• , and black lung fees.
• , and black lung fees.
• , and black lung fees.
• , and black lung fees.
• Uh they're fees, and black lung fees.

Keywords: 916, all

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• be housed at the Department of Liquor Licensing and Control and other various items like violation fees
• be housed at the Department of Liquor Licensing and Control and other various items like violation fees
• They also switched up slightly the violation fees and classifications and added a few definitions.
• Or it's not, you know, somehow included in their fees or something. Thank you.
• On the floor when this bill was brought, I addressed the sponsor to provide the total outstanding fees

Summary: The caucus reviewed several bills and Senate or conference committee amendments, with members generally noting whether the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2749 would let courts enter a Class 1 misdemeanor conviction for certain lower-level felony convictions, with the Senate amendment requiring at least five years since completion of sentence before eligibility. HB 2082 would create a childhood cancer and rare childhood disease research commission and adjust funding rules, including a five-million-dollar threshold tied to appropriations or federal grants. HB 2096 would allow counties to seek WIFA assistance for cesspool remediation, with the Senate adding an alternative compliance path using ADEQ’s nonpoint source management plan. HB 4001 would regulate alternative nicotine products through the Department of Liquor Licensing and Control; members discussed whether some tobacco-related products remain outside the bill, tribal enforcement limits, and the absence of a tax provision. The presenter said the AG and governor support the bill. The caucus then shifted to conference committee bills. HB 2003 would lower the learner’s permit age from 15.5 to 15 and increase supervised driving time, but several members raised safety concerns and questioned whether the change was needed; the conference amendment would let current instruction permit holders qualify for a license after six months, while still requiring age 16 for licensure. HB 2133 would impose content-verification requirements for commercial websites publishing sexual material, with conference changes exempting pre-effective-date motion pictures and television programming. Members noted the Motion Picture Association still had concerns, though the changes addressed some retroactivity issues. HB 2874 would change campaign finance penalty rules, including a five-day publication requirement for committees owing late-filing penalties, a $5,000 cap on penalties per late report, and retroactive relief for certain inactive committees that filed no-contribution/no-expenditure reports and later terminated; one member said they still had not received the outstanding fee totals requested on the floor. HB 2010 would regulate digital goods sellers and refunds for revoked access to licensed digital content; the conference version kept a five-year refund structure but changed the refund amount to 20% per year, clarified refund procedures, and removed the refund requirement if alternative access is provided. The caucus took no votes in the transcript and ended after the bill presentations and questions.

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• college fees and tuitions.
• My memory is the Hathaway was 93% tuition fees.
• take it to 57% of tuition and fees. take it to 57% of tuition and fees.
• <00:26:52.400> at fees.
• It's just for tuition and fees at fees.

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• fees that would increase this.
• transfer fees and exempt reporting<01:03:09.440> advisor<01:03:09.880> fees<01:03:10.200
• so it's not all reporting advisor fees so it's not all licensing<01:03:11.160> fees<01:03:11.440
• > on then we would charge a nominal fee on then we would charge a nominal fee on narrowly<01:03
• > that<01:03:31.680> are make sure that we have fees that are make sure that we have fees

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There's protect and fee without PILT.
• One thing to mention is that for protect and fee with PILT, there's 2,485 acres, and looking back at
• with pilt there's for protectant fee with pilt there's 2,485<00:23:12.240> acres<00:23:12.559
• On the other extreme side of protect and fee with PILT, it would cost $9,600.
• Other Extreme side of the protectant fee Other Extreme side of the protectant fee with<00:25:08.120

Bills: HF1250

Keywords: outdoor heritage, land acquisition, wildlife management, conservation easements, environmental restoration, 1183, house

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• This policy will allow home birth providers to access 70% of what hospital bill for facility fees.
• what hospital bill for facility fees what hospital bill for facility fees this<01:10:55.640>
• We need to raise the professional fee for midwives so we can pay our bills.
• We cannot afford to survive off the global fee of $1,300 per birth, or $1,380 to be exact.
• If the starting fee is approximately $1,300, from which the average $500 assisting fee is deducted right

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• producers, including myself, that's in a notice of violation, a $500 fine, plus my $250 reinspection fee
• producers, including myself, that's in a notice of violation, a $500 fine, plus my $250 reinspection fee
• producers, including myself, that's in a notice of violation, a $500 fine, plus my $250 reinspection fee
• producers, including myself, that's in a notice of violation, a $500 fine, plus my $250 reinspection fee
• for something that I reinspection fee for something that I cannot<00:10:11.040> afford<00:10:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 40, authored by Representative Burkel, was heard and laid over. The bill would remove the statutory requirement that farmed deer/elk facilities maintain a physical barrier preventing contact with wild deer, and it would also strike language allowing revocation of registration and seizure/destruction of animals for fencing or escape violations. Burkel argued the current law is unfair to deer farmers, treats them differently than other livestock producers, and amounts to a regulatory taking of a legal agricultural enterprise. Supporters from the Minnesota Elk Breeders Association and Minnesota Deer Farmers Association said the 2023 secondary-fence requirement is expensive, difficult to implement on long-established properties, and has pushed some breeders out of the industry. They described costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, said the DNR’s guidance is case-by-case and unclear, and argued that the penalty structure is too harsh for what they view as minor or unavoidable escape incidents. One testifier said the industry is being driven out of business and that the state should help pay for the fencing if it remains required. The DNR opposed the bill. Its enforcement representative said the physical-contact barrier is intended to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease transmission and that removing penalties would leave little incentive for compliance. He said the agency continues to work with the roughly 10 noncompliant whitetail farms and that the DNR provides case-by-case review because farm topography varies. In committee questions, members discussed whether wild deer commonly travel along fence lines, whether ear-tagged deer have been found, and whether there is a standard approved fence design; the DNR said there is no single standard fence, only suggestions and review. Representative Burkel closed by reiterating his support for the bill and the committee then laid it over.

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• And he literally trims the facility fee down by almost half.
• And he literally trims the facility fee down by almost half.
• Physician fee and facility fee, all-inclusive.
• ; they get to charge a facility fee.
• Reducing those types of facility fees could be substantial.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• were highlighted in that audit, what they offer, I would agree, is nominal, or I believe is a nominal fee
• I believe that the nominal fee that's associated with them will, arguably, save lives, and we should
• I believe that the nominal fee that's associated with them will in arguably save lives, and we should
• I'm not sure I've seen anywhere where if you challenge and are unsuccessful, we still pay all the fees
• , including the expert fees and the attorney fees on this, so we are opposed.

Bills: SB1071, SB1315, SB1317, SB1416, SB1493, SB1537, SB1542, SB1584, SB1626, SB1740, SB1751, SB1804, SCR1047, SCR1049

Keywords: Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, school safety, interoperable communications, law enforcement, emergency response, funding, reentry programs, criminal justice, grants, recidivism, attorney general, missing children, kidnapping, reporting requirements, child safety, training

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• Fund, the Department of Cannabis Control can sustain existing enforcement activities without imposing fee
• Most notably, it increases the forest registration fees and begins transitioning a portion of seasonal
• , it requires marketplace facilitators to remit this fee to the Department of Tax and Fee Administration
• This trailer bill increases the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's fees across various
• This allows the department to sustain existing enforcement activities without imposing fee increases

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• reinstated, including with interlock, is the $680 that is required under statute as a reinstatement fee
• I did want to circle back on the reinstatement fee piece that you raised and asked Senator Latz about
• As I understand, there's a shifting in order of the payment of the fee.
• of $250 and a search a reinstatement fee of $250 and a search charge<00:29:36.159> of charge
• I mean, I tried a few years ago to change this reinstatement fee around, and depending on how you do

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Some believe that reducing the fee from five times the amount to three times is a compromise, but let
• which prohibits charging a veteran a fee which prohibits charging a veteran a fee for<00:18:31.360
• that reducing the fee from the five<00:18:36.000> times<00:18:36.240> the<00:18:36.400
• We're not against other organizations in the state doing this for a fee, absolutely not.
• absolutely not every I mean for a fee absolutely not every I mean we're<00:25:52.000> not<00:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met to hear a bill aimed at regulating paid veterans’ claims consultants and protecting veterans from bad actors. Chair Denine opened by emphasizing transparency, the need to hear concerns, and that the meeting was a hearing only, with no immediate vote expected. Senator David Yates, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect veterans by requiring clear written disclosure when a veteran uses a for-profit consultant, including that the consultant is not accredited or affiliated with VA or veterans’ service organizations. He said the proposal was based on best practices from other states, would include guardrails rather than a total ban, and was being slowed to allow further review and possible amendments. Testimony reflected both support for the bill’s intent and disagreement over its scope. A committee member and later witnesses stressed that veterans should be able to make informed choices and that some private consultants and law firms have helped veterans, but they also acknowledged bad actors and the need for rules, accreditation, and fee limits. James Toby of the VFW opposed the bill as written, arguing it conflicts with federal rules by allowing fees on initial claims and urging the committee to reject it in favor of legislation that mirrors federal law and imposes real penalties. Mark Christensen of Veterans Guardian said veterans need more options because Kentucky has too few VSO representatives, supported guardrails and accreditation reform, and suggested the bill could be improved with a dollar-based fee cap, no late fees or interest, and clearer ethical rules. Daryl Casey of JVO said his organization supports the bill’s goal of leveling the playing field, noting that veterans service organizations do not charge fees and that any limits should apply consistently across providers. The chair did not take a final vote during this hearing and instead encouraged the sponsor to circulate committee substitute language and continue discussions with veterans’ organizations and committee members before the next meeting. The sponsor said he was not pushing the bill forward that day and wanted more time to address concerns, especially around accreditation and disclosure.

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• So then they try to slap me with various fees.
• So then they try to slap me with various fees.
• Internally, we get paid on a fee-for-service basis.
• Now, why did they keep fee-for-service internally?
• Switching from fee-for-service to a prospective monthly payment.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access. The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms. The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.

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• or they're not gonna cut their consultant fees.
• fees and other fees before they would ever think about cutting teachers.
• Colangelo: Well, that would be an application fee.
• I don't think we're talking about two different fees there.
• Colangelo: I have not looked at application fees. I can do it.

Bills: HB 3

Keywords: emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response

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• However, if the parent wins, tax should pay the attorney fees and what have you.
• and what have you but look at it fees and what have you but look at it from<00:42:21.040> way
• so I'm just saying the the legal fees so I'm just saying that<00:42:49.480> the<00:42:49.800>
• Yeah, so the attorney recouping attorney fees, I disagree with that. I understand your argument.
• I don't agree with the recouping of attorney fees on one side.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• as passed the House of Representatives, House Bill 456 prohibits a legislator from being charged a fee
• as passed the House of Representatives, House Bill 456 prohibits a legislator from being charged a fee
• The Senate amended the bill by making additional revisions relating to assessing development fees on
• The Senate amended the bill by making additional revisions relating to assessing development fees on
• Bill 2932 requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources to annually post and update the table of fees

Summary: The Republican caucus reviewed a long list of House bills with Senate amendments, mostly hearing brief staff summaries and sponsor comments on whether they concurred. Topics included tax filing penalties, water and court procedures, vaccination and mask rules, bullion investment, nursing care complaint timelines, privacy protections for property and voter records, medical-record access, professional licensing procedures, school and family law changes, public records access for legislators, AI procurement, fingerprint clearance for traffic survival school instructors, development fees, infrastructure districts, distracted driving penalties, health aide scope of practice, eviction record sealing, backyard structure rules in planned communities, inmate transition services, nuclear-ready community designation, DCS parent-rights notices, domestic-violence evidence standards, inmate mental health study committee, legislative subpoena enforcement, trade office oversight, public power reporting, Native American language proficiency, mental health judicial review timelines, mobile food vendor licensing, medical-intervention requirements in schools, and school board training and meeting transparency. In most cases, the sponsor or a representative indicated concurrence with the Senate amendments, and the caucus generally moved through the bills without extended debate. A few bills drew brief explanation from sponsors about the policy purpose, such as aligning nursing-facility oversight with federal requirements, improving access to medical records, clarifying rules for licensed health aides, and adjusting school-related provisions. Some bills were noted as being sent back to the Senate or otherwise set aside, including HB 2035 and HB 2249. No formal votes were taken in the transcript; the meeting functioned as a caucus review of Senate amendments and sponsor concurrence before floor action. The caucus concluded after HB 2380, with members thanked for attending.

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• We're feeling it when it comes to our license tabs fees.
• Um, well, one of them that Senator Jasinski had, um, is the license tab fees.
• Tab fees will revert to the 2022 rate for 1 year.
• Tab fees will revert to the 2022 rate for 1 year.
• Tab fees measures is now moving forward.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the disclosures and other requirements concerning virtual currency kiosk transactions authorizing a fee
• regulation of outpatients behavioral health centers authorizing civil and administrative Imposing fees
• Assures to employment authorizing a fee refer to the committee on public health HB 2853 by Perez of El
• HB 2867 by Gates relating to the late payment fees He's charged by municipality owned water utility for
• And requiring a license application fees or for the committee on state affairs issue or 138 by elders

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It was passed during a time of extraordinary budget surplus, and it was a fee bill, and nobody thought
• it was possible, because why would we pass a fee bill when we had this huge budget?
• The fee has not been reduced. So it was a proposal. It has been. Oh, it has been reduced. Okay.
• Okay, let's get to the fee question.
• And then that would be where the fee would step in and pay for what is left, to your point, Ms.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• it was possible, because why would we pass a fee bill when we had this huge budget?
• The fee has not been reduced. So it was a proposal. It has been. Oh, it has been reduced. Okay.
• Okay, let's get to the fee question.
• And then that would be where the fee would step in and pay for what is left, to your point, Ms.
• And then that would be where the fee would step in and pay for what is left, to your point, Ms.

Summary: The joint Assembly Health and Select Committee on Native American Affairs held an oversight hearing on AB 988, California’s 988 crisis line and mobile crisis response system, followed by a discussion of suicide prevention and intervention in California Indian communities. Members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that AB 988 was intended to create a true alternative to 911 for behavioral health crises, with “someone to call, someone to come, and somewhere to go,” and that Native communities continue to face disproportionately high suicide rates and barriers to culturally responsive care. The first panel of call center and stakeholder witnesses largely argued that implementation is falling short of the law’s intent. They said 988 call centers are underfunded, text/chat answer rates remain far below call answer rates, staffing is strained, and the system still lacks meaningful statewide interoperability between 988 and 911. Several witnesses said mobile crisis teams are not being dispatched through 988 as envisioned, and that funding formulas and governance are too opaque. San Joaquin County was presented as a local success story, with integrated 988, access lines, and mobile crisis handoffs that have reduced reliance on emergency departments and involuntary holds. Witnesses also discussed the need for better tribal outreach, the role of CCBHCs, and the importance of culturally competent services. State officials from CalHHS and DHCS described the five-year 988 implementation plan, the current governance structure across multiple agencies, and efforts to support training, public awareness, and referral tools. They reported growth in 988 contacts, ongoing training with the Trevor Project, a statewide resource directory, and a tribal awareness campaign. DHCS also outlined proposed trailer bill language that would create a formal designation process for 988 centers, set statewide standards, and require existing centers to obtain designation by 2029. Officials said current funding includes SAMHSA grants, block grant dollars, and an expected $67.3 million from the 988 fund in the next budget year, with a large share earmarked for Medi-Cal mobile crisis services. No formal vote or committee action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.