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• FULL FEE FOR YES I DESCRIBE IT. >> Chair: ANY APPEARANCE FORMS ON THE AMENDMENT?
• THIS FUND WILL BE $15 MILLION AND AVAILABLE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, WHOEVER GETS THEIR APPLICATION IN
• ONCE THE FUND IS GONE IF IT'S USED UP IN LET'S JUST SAY THEY MAKE ENOUGH APPLICATIONS, IT'S USED UP IN
• SENATOR MCCLAIN, IS THERE ANYTHING WITH REGARD TO AMENITY FEES IN THIS AMENDMENT?
• Bradley: THERE ARE NO COMMITTEE FEES AS PART OF THIS BILL? >> Sen.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And then we'll pay for up to half of the performance. fee required for that artist to be there.
• We received a total of 240 applications of which 100 were approved and received those rebates and the
• For fiscal year 2025, we are in the process of going through those applications. application acceptance
• was 60% of the applications were unfunded so again the demand is there.
• . voter registration fees, the sporting goods sales tax, and park entrance fees.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• What I was going To say is the fees would prohibit fees on certain things.
• And how much money are these fees?
• President, how prevalent are these fees. Mr.
• , you will be charged an extra fee.
• From what the fees and the services you described, we're going to remove the fee from the screening and

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

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• Uh, this does require a local application. Members will have to vote on a local application.
• this does require a local application. this does require a local application.
• Remember clerk will unlock application.
• The board of midwiffery is funded fees.
• ,<00:53:30.960> lower help stabilize or reduce fees, lower help stabilize or reduce fees,

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• services applications. services applications.
• Uh, they wanted to be sure that these fees went straight to them.
• Uh, they wanted to be sure that these fees went straight to them.
• Uh, they wanted to be sure that these fees went straight to them.
• House Bill 758, Representative Deetsz, an act relating to occupational license fees.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 96 members present. The chamber excused absent members, suspended rules to allow bill and resolution co-sponsorship and vote modifications, approved the previous day’s journal, and received Senate messages announcing passage of Senate Bills 101, 129, 162, and 170. The clerk then reported second-reading bills and favorable committee reports, which were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar. The House then took up several bills on third reading. House Bill 521, relating to stalking, was presented as a modernization of Kentucky’s stalking laws and passed 95-0 after debate; a motion to reconsider was tabled. House Bill 220, relating to pension spiking in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority systems, was amended by House floor amendment 1 to move the effective date back to July 1, 2021 to capture additional employees, then passed 95-0 and the clincher was applied. House Bill 510, relating to organ donation safety, passed 97-0 after explanation that it would require a pause and restart if anyone in the process believed there were indications of life. House Bill 467, relating to real property, passed 96-0 after adoption of a committee substitute; it creates a process for local governments to identify abandoned or underutilized state-owned property and sets procedures for review, notice, and disposal. House Bill 190, relating to licensed child care centers, passed 96-0 after a committee substitute that adjusts square-footage calculations for certain school-aged child care areas and excludes infants and toddlers. House Bill 141, relating to type 1 diabetes, passed 96-0 after a committee substitute removed an annual distribution requirement and instead made informational materials available in school offices; members spoke in support, including one describing a family experience with the disease. House Bill 518, relating to collection of local business taxes and fees, passed 91-3 after a committee substitute that allows electronic filing while preserving local control, creates an advisory committee, and phases in implementation through July 2029. House Bill 497, relating to post-secondary tuition waivers, was explained as addressing waiver costs to universities and was amended with House floor amendment 3 to expand and clarify eligibility, including up to 128 hours for eligible students and additional provisions for certain groups; discussion was underway when the transcript ended. The meeting also included committee reports on bills covering wildlife depredation, light pollution, limited commercial driver’s licenses, prison educational programs, civil rights, respiratory care, dietitians, temporary structures, controlled substances prescribing authority, the Athletic Trainer Compact, children of military families, local boards of education, youth health services, and class sizes for exceptional children and youth.

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• We cannot move forward with another application of major systems modernization without them having an
• Application process to actually do some of the IT development work that they have been doing, to give
• And this is to the applicants, for all of the applicants that come to the LSOHC: start thinking about
• And this is to the applicants, for all of the applicants that come to the LSOHC: start thinking about
• And it includes in the global agreement the temporary vehicle registration fee reduction.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So it's been an interesting application that was shared with me fairly early on, to be able to move those
• it's been an interesting application it's been an interesting application that<00:08:00.440>
• And we put that fee in there for the county sheriff's $25 on page 15, line 6 through 7.
• And we put that fee in there for the county sheriff's $25 on page 15, line 6 through 7.
• in there for the and we put that uh fee in there for the county<00:21:53.520> sheriff's<00:21

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved the February 19 minutes, and opened with guest recognitions and a brief prayer for a colleague who had a medical episode. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 66, which would create a task force to study Advanced Air Mobility and related policy issues in Kentucky. The sponsor and witnesses described AAM as emerging eVTOL “flying car” technology, argued Kentucky has strong aviation and logistics assets to compete for the industry, and said the task force would include legislative, KYTC, and industry representatives. Senators asked about the technology and potential uses, including rapid transport of medical specialists. The resolution was reported favorably after roll call, with several members expressing support and at least one member noting a desire for more information while still voting yes. The committee next considered Senate Bill 38, as amended by committee substitute, dealing with school bus stop-arm safety cameras. The sponsor cited survey data showing hundreds of illegal school-bus passings in Kentucky and argued the bill would help change driver behavior by allowing, but not requiring, school districts to use camera systems funded through violators rather than district budgets. Testimony emphasized that the measure is voluntary, vendor-neutral, provides an appeals process in district court, limits camera activation to when the stop arm is deployed, and keeps revenues within the school district and court system. Representative David Hale supported the bill, sharing a personal story about a near-miss involving a child crossing after a bus stop. The committee approved the committee substitute and then reported SB 38 favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass with the committee substitute attached. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 63 on street-legal special purpose vehicles. The sponsor and Backroads of Appalachia representatives said the bill would define and regulate these vehicles, while expressly excluding farm and agricultural vehicles from its requirements. They explained the bill would require inspection, registration, and a motorcycle plate for qualifying vehicles, set limits on where and how far they can be driven, and allow local or state restrictions where applicable. Supporters framed the bill as an economic development measure for Eastern Kentucky and the broader state, citing tourism, trail-system spending, and examples from other states. A committee member asked for clarification about farm-to-farm use, and the witness confirmed the bill would not affect agricultural use. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 63, before any final committee action is shown.

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• and applicable taxes and fees imposed by the government, so the total price is shown before the consumer
• It also requires brokers and other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed
• , for the State Office of Consumer Protection, says that everyone in the room has encountered junk fees
• And this law, when enacted, is a measure for transparent display fees.
• a measure measure for transparent enact a measure measure for transparent display<00:24:00.120> fees

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the House Committees on Tourism, Housing, and Economic Development and Technology began with House Bill 604, which would raise the transient accommodations tax by 1 percentage point starting January 1, 2026 and direct the revenue to the Hawaiian Homes General Loan Fund. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands supported the bill as a source of consistent funding, while the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed it, warning that Hawaii already has very high tourism taxes and that further increases could hurt visitors, workers, and the broader economy. The committees later voted to pass HB 604 with amendments as an HD1 and to defer the date; the vote was adopted, with one member noted as having reservations in the housing committee vote and one no vote in that committee. The committees then heard House Bill 973, which would require transient accommodations brokers and others to display all resort fees, taxes, and government-imposed charges upfront in advertised prices and would establish penalties. The Office of Consumer Protection expressed concerns about the bill’s intent requirement and noted a forthcoming federal FTC rule on junk fees; the Hawaii Hotel Alliance strongly supported the measure as promoting transparency and uniformity, and a public witness also supported price transparency while questioning the size of the penalties. After questions about federal rescission of the FTC rule and enforcement authority, the committees voted to pass HB 973 with amendments as an HD1, including removal of the intent requirement and technical changes, and the recommendation was adopted unanimously. House Bill 594, relating to hotel service disruptions, would require hotel keepers to give notice of disruptions to guests and third-party vendors and allow damages. The Attorney General’s office recommended amendments to add a purpose section and savings clause to address First Amendment and contract clause issues, and Unite Here Local 5 supported the bill, saying guests are not always notified of disruptions and that the measure would improve transparency; the union agreed with the legal amendments. The committees voted to pass HB 594 with amendments as an HD1 and to defer the date, adopting the recommendation. The final measures were House Bill 448 and House Bill 449, both related to technology enablement and economic development for small businesses, including tourism-related businesses. HTDC strongly supported both bills but emphasized that technology should be targeted to the actual problem and coordinated with sister agencies rather than applied broadly; the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Chamber of Commerce also supported HB 448, and HB 449 received support from HTDC and HFIA. The committees adopted amendments to HB 448, including moving a $250,000 appropriation to the committee report, and to HB 449, including deleting duplicative language tied to HB 448 and moving a $500,000 appropriation to the committee report; both bills were passed as HD1s with deferred dates, and the hearing adjourned after the votes were adopted.

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• <01:27:31.120> no application fees and there's really no application fees and there's really
• So, um we don't promulgate a state rental application.
• So, if you have a rental application and your rental application is on its face um intentionally or unintentionally
• promulgate a state rental application. promulgate a state rental application.
• <02:08:38.960> and So, if you have a rental application and So, if you have a rental application

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.

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• But if a police department is doing that without a local welfare application, I think maybe requiring
• , welfare application, welfare application, I<02:56:29.200> think<02:56:29.439> maybe
• , DHHS, she'll application template, DHHS, she'll submit<04:03:13.040> to<04:03:13.520> the
• The application materials and online portals must be secure.
• Thank you. >> Is there any fees with this? >> No. >> Just asking.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• move those funds to the fortified program, and then we would immediately begin another round of applicants
• get those homeowners back in their homes quicker and save the homeowner some cost in terms of legal fees
• And a policy fee, also by law, is considered premium. And so it is taxed.
• It's going to be the fee that's collected by this clearinghouse in Florida.
• , to To provide for definitions, to provide for applicability, to provide for an effective date, and

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection. Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted. The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended. Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.

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• So, I mean, if, for example, if there are other fees associated with that, that's going to be part of
• On the collection of fees, I heard what you said, but one of my concerns is that, and I just wonder if
• Have you had any conversations about, like, what's the real-world application of collecting those fees
• We were talking about the increase in demand, which is the number of applications.
• You claim that our private schools haven't increased the number of, you said, applications, and they

Keywords: 914, all

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• An online application portal that guides applicants through specific New Hampshire requirements allows
• So, thank you. applicant updated on the completeness of applicant updated on the completeness of their
• <00:49:21.119> application.
• their application. their application.
• OPLC with a complete digital application OPLC with a complete digital application with<00:49:28.240

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , certain misdemeanors, filing fees, certain misdemeanors, filing fees, notice,<00:29:03.039>
• , without the extra payment, extra fees, without the extra payment, extra fees, and<01:02:02.000>
• costs more than than the the fee costs more than than the the fee generate<01:20:02.560> generates
• They have to submit an application.
• They have to submit an application.

Keywords: 916, all

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• fee increase more fee increases fee increase more fee increases here<01:00:29.119> um<01:
• So I see no fee—an application fee.
• <04:59:40.680> an<04:59:40.920> application<04:59:41.520> fee<04:59:41.798><
• c> it<04:59:41.878> says<04:59:42.080> you've a fee an application fee it says you've
• a fee an application fee it says you've got<04:59:42.320> to<04:59:42.440> go<04:59:42.600

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee met to review Division One of a very large budget package, with the chair explaining that the budget was being analyzed in three divisions over multiple days. Members first discussed procedure, including when amendments and line-item votes would be taken, and agreed to proceed with the division’s presentation before questions. Representative Maguire then outlined the division’s approach as a series of tradeoffs to close a large budget gap, emphasizing cuts, some revenue changes, and a focus on overall spending levels as well as individual reductions. The presentation covered a wide range of agencies and policy areas. Major proposed changes included cuts or eliminations to several boards and commissions viewed as costly or duplicative, such as the Housing Appeals Board, Board of Tax and Land Appeals, Human Rights Commission, Commission on Aging, Office of the Child Advocate, and the Personnel Appeals Board, with some functions consolidated into other boards. The division also proposed back-of-the-budget cuts to the Information Technology Department, Judicial Branch, Justice Department, Retirement System, Corrections, and Environmental Services, along with fee increases in several areas. Other notable items included ending marketing for Paid Family Leave, reducing job advertising and tourism promotion, defunding the Arts Council, moving liquor enforcement functions out of the Liquor Commission, and shifting some funds such as the College Savings Commission money to Division Two. Several members questioned specific cuts, especially the elimination of the Council on Aging, the reduction in regional planning commission grants, and the large cut to tourism advertising. Maguire defended the choices as necessary budget tradeoffs, arguing that some programs duplicated work done elsewhere, that regional planning grants were not among the most essential items, and that tourism promotion was a form of spending he viewed skeptically. He also explained that the public defender’s budget was partially restored after a credible claim of a governor’s budget error, and that the committee would continue refining corrections-related cuts because the House was only halfway through the budget process and further changes could still occur in the Senate and conference committee.

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• Source of carbon that we can use for steel making, which is an interesting application.
• That's the tuition and fees, sales, and other revenue.
• When you were talking about the tuition and fees, it just reminded me of a question I've had the last
• sales and other Revenue I'll and fees sales and other Revenue I'll mention<01:30:18.400> a<01
• Um, it does impact those programs because those grants are key to student enrollments and fees.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I just want to be clear that, in its application, with all due respect, Mr.
• There'll be an application process.
• But the... ...of residents for purposes of out-of-state fee waivers. But these kids live here.
• I don't know. ...who have paid taxes, their parents have paid taxes, for them to pay the same fee for
• This bill increases the risk of unequal application of justice, particularly for individuals who may

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee took up SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. Gruters described the measure as a broad crackdown on illegal immigration that would replace a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, create a $250 million grant program for local law enforcement, fund additional Department of Agriculture interdiction staff and facilities, expand pretrial detention for certain unauthorized immigrants, increase criminal penalties, require more cooperation with ICE, and eliminate in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students. He and supporters framed the bill as a way to support law enforcement, deter illegal immigration, and align Florida with federal enforcement efforts. Committee questioning focused heavily on the bill’s education, detention, and enforcement provisions. Senators pressed Gruters and Fine on why the bill did not address employer sanctions or E-Verify, whether the tuition changes would affect students who had grown up in Florida, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, and whether the bill would create practical burdens for prosecutors, jails, and local officials. Gruters said he was open to working on E-Verify in regular session but not to amending this bill, and Fine argued the tuition repeal would apply to undocumented students who had qualified under existing law. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri testified in support, saying ICE bed capacity was still insufficient and that county jails needed more resources to honor detainers. Mark Schlachman of FSU Law offered historical context, noting prior state-federal cooperation efforts and warning of unintended consequences, while several public witnesses opposed the bill as unconstitutional, costly, and harmful to immigrant families and the economy. Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, Florida Policy Institute, AFL-CIO, and immigrant advocacy groups argued the bill would invite litigation, encourage racial profiling, harm the workforce and higher education, and punish law-abiding immigrants and their families. They emphasized that immigration is a federal matter, that K-12 education must be provided regardless of status, and that removing in-state tuition would reduce access to college and hurt Florida’s economy. Some speakers urged the committee to grandfather current students if the tuition waiver is repealed. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote reflected in the transcript provided.

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• of $110 we're d-16 upon payment of a fee of $110 we're going<00:41:33.160> to<00:41:33.319>
• Lewis quote, and I think it's really applicable here.
• um and some attorneys charge a flat fee um and some attorneys charge for<01:04:20.760> up<01:
• And lastly, sorry, is the two million something that was originally coded in 396 applicable also for
• Thank you very much. 396 applicable also for 398 that amount 396 applicable also for 398 that amount

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several fireworks-related bills. On HB 550, which would allow law enforcement to use drone recordings to establish probable cause for fireworks arrests in public areas and appropriate funds for drones, the Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure. The Public Defender and some public testifiers opposed it, arguing that a statute cannot mandate probable cause and that the bill raises constitutional concerns. A prosecutor later explained that the bill is intended to address Hawaiʻi case law, especially State v. Kit, which limits aerial surveillance over homes under the state constitution, and suggested that changing “shall” to “may” could reduce constitutional problems. Members also questioned whether current law already allows video evidence of fireworks violations and whether the bill was necessary. Testimony included both support and opposition from individuals and organizations, and no vote was taken during the hearing. The committees then heard HB 806, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The department and police supported the bill, while the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed it, arguing that fireworks are already illegal and that the measure adds unnecessary enforcement powers and constitutional risk. Committee members asked what “sting operation” means and whether the term should be defined more clearly; the department said it refers to police or criminal investigations involving deception and agreed a definition would help guide use of the funds. The department also said the funding would support training, storage, and other operational costs for undercover investigations. Finally, the committees heard HB 1483, a broader fireworks enforcement bill that would create an adjudication system for fireworks infractions, revise definitions and penalties, establish new offenses, and increase penalties when fireworks offenses cause injury or death. The Attorney General’s office strongly supported the bill, saying it would improve enforcement by clarifying definitions and allowing cases to be proven without particle testing or expert witnesses when fireworks leave no physical evidence. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported it. The Public Defender opposed the bill, focusing on the bill’s penalty enhancements for offenses that are rarely enforced and its concurrent trial provision, which it said raises problems because of the differences between civil and criminal proceedings. No final committee action or vote was reported in the transcript.

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• <00:22:42.799> and >> Hotel user fee and, you know, pool fee and towel fee and so, correct
• still have permit applications for Aahu. still have permit applications for Aahu.
• And then the next one is the so-called climate impact fee or the green fee that passed Act 96.
• And then the next one is the so-called climate impact fee or the green fee that passed Act 96.
• The so-called climate impact fee or the green fee that passed Act 96.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Other applications include off-highway transportation like agriculture, marine, and mining applications
• Other applications include off-highway transportation like agriculture, marine, and mining applications
• Other applications include off-highway transportation like agriculture, marine, and mining applications
• Other applications include off-highway transportation like agriculture, marine, and mining applications
• Other applications include off-highway transportation like agriculture, marine, and mining applications

Keywords: 1187, senate, all