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• Rules 350 C8 is off the top of your head or... >> I don't off the top of my head. I don't have it.
• Rules 350 C8 is off the top of your head or... >> I don't off the top of my head. I don't have it.
• Rules 350 C8 is off the top of your head or... >> I don't off the top of my head. I don't have it.
• things on their list of things the top things on their list of things to<01:53:00.320> do.
• thing and the next know they're on top thing and the next thing<05:29:32.958> I<05:29:33.200>

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• <00:38:15.440> of ground has been up there on the top of ground has been up there on the top
• So this $850,000 that's been approved will be on top of that.
• approved will be on top of that. approved will be on top of that.
• <01:28:13.040> of there'd be another million on top of there'd be another million on top of
• You get on a any type stay on top of it.

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• And then, on top of all of that, for every medical school in WAMI for Wyoming, another component that
• And so I know that that's one of, you know, you can have two top-notch kids, top scores, best grades,
• <01:40:19.680> kids top-notch kids top-notch kids top<01:40:21.040> scores,<01:40:21.520
• And that the state of Wyoming could maybe look at the top five conditions or the top five specialists
• <01:51:31.600> five top five um, conditions or the top five top five um, conditions or the

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• Um, and I'm just thinking off the top of my head here.
• Let me see if I can give you an approximate number, um, off the top of my head, but probably 30...
• number<00:28:24.399> um,<00:28:25.039> off<00:28:25.279> the<00:28:25.440> top
• And that would be if they said yes, you can then those funds would be on top of the $7.5 million.
• you can then those funds would be on top you can then those funds would be on top of<02:36:54.399

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Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened on February 13, 2026, with the chair outlining the committee’s advisory role and the possible motions available under House Rule 45. The committee then took up House Bill 1569, concerning the Philbrook Center/state hospital campus property, and heard extensive testimony from Commissioner Charlie Arlinghouse. He explained that the property is currently one parcel and state law prevents subdivision unless a separate Senate bill, identified as SB 572, is enacted to fix the legal issue. He said HB 2 directed the sale of the property but did not address subdivision or marketing details, and he characterized the $5 million revenue estimate as speculative. He also said the state would first offer the property to the city or county, which he viewed as the most practical buyer and potential partner for any subdivision work. Members asked whether the building should be retained for transitional housing or sold, what would happen after July 1, 2026, and whether other vacant state buildings could absorb the current occupants. Arlinghouse said there are no firm plans for the building if it is not sold, and that HHS would remain until a sale occurs. He described the building as not especially historic or attractive and noted plumbing issues, while also acknowledging HHS’s view that it could serve as transitional housing. He said there is no reserve stock of office space, that the state already rents substantial office space in Concord, and that some nearby state buildings are either under renovation or only partially usable. He also said the Executive Council would have to approve any sale and that moving costs are usually not budgeted in advance, leaving the using agency to absorb them. Several members raised concerns about relying on asset sales to balance the budget, citing past examples where projected real estate revenue did not materialize on schedule. Arlinghouse agreed that one-time revenue should generally be used for one-time expenses, but said the state sometimes has legitimate reasons to sell assets and that such decisions depend on the state’s needs. He estimated the state rents roughly 100,000 square feet of office space in Concord at about $25 per square foot, and said he would provide a more exact figure later. In response to a question about whether the state should include a right of first refusal if the property is later resold, he said that idea had not been considered but could make sense, especially if the buyer is the city or county. No votes were taken during this portion of the work session.

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• She's working at the top of her license, I should say, and so the community health workers are really
• So then allowing our LCSW to, like she said, work at the top of their license—that's a phrase that we
• And so for that reason, it's not really our office's top enforcement priority, particularly given the
• We had a top 14, top 14 urgent recommendations, and I looked through those and kind of grouped them.
• The next slide: the funding recommendations at the top.

Summary: The meeting focused on Missouri’s substance use prevention and treatment system, with repeated emphasis on recovery support services, peer support, recovery housing, transportation, and harm reduction. Dan Haniken of Into Action described his own recovery from addiction and incarceration and argued that treatment alone is not enough; he urged greater investment in recovery housing, peer support, employment, and community-based supports that help people stay sober and avoid relapse. Members asked about funding sources, program capacity, referrals, treatment court, transportation, and how Into Action supports people on medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Haniken said the organization is funded through a mix of federal, state, county, city, foundation, and private donations, and that housing and transportation remain major barriers, especially because support is often funded for too short a period compared with the longer time people need to stabilize. Matt Cushman of the Raytown Fire Protection District gave a strong endorsement of harm reduction, including naloxone distribution, syringe service programs, and broader decriminalization of harm reduction tools. He argued that stigma is a major barrier to care and that Missouri should expand access to clean needles, test strips, and other services, while also improving access to MAT in jails and communities. Committee members questioned the evidence base, the role of faith-based providers, and whether safe consumption sites should be pursued; Cushman said syringe exchange decriminalization should be the immediate priority, while safe consumption sites are a longer-term issue. He also described community paramedicine and mobile integrated health as valuable but funding-dependent, and said naloxone distribution is improving but still uneven, especially in rural and minority communities. Representatives from Central Ozarks Medical Center and Four Rivers Community Health Center highlighted the importance of peer support specialists, community health workers, care coordinators, and wraparound services in rural health centers. COMC’s Morgan McClure and Monet Lehman described a jail reentry program in Pulaski County, with Lehman sharing her trauma and recovery story and explaining how she helps incarcerated people prepare for release with housing, employment, benefits, transportation, and treatment connections. Four Rivers’ Devon Polarys and Cassandra Trout said their CEO would change Missouri policy to allow FQHCs to receive reimbursement for peer support and community health worker services similar to CCBHCs, arguing that these roles are essential for addressing barriers like transportation, housing, food insecurity, and insurance. Members discussed confusion over reimbursement rules, the differences between FQHCs and CCBHCs, and the need for better funding and clearer policy for peer and community health worker services. No votes were taken; the discussion ended with a suggestion to bring in a subject matter expert on community health workers for a future session.

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• I think at the top, we need to have a clear vision and message around what actually works.
• I think at the top, we need to have a clear vision and message around what actually works.
• For example, I can point to the state of Arizona in their version of the state TOP program, which is
• But there's also this huge, that's the top of the pyramid, and there's this middle part who are these
• On top of that, I work with Rachel's program with the addiction science team at UMSL.

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• One, a union carpenter at the top of their game does not earn enough today to qualify for a mortgage
• A union carpenter at the top of their game does not earn enough today to qualify for a mortgage for a
• So let me start with the top. The first file item is AB 1751.
• All right, let's go back to the top. File item 1, AB 1751, Quirk Silva.
• All right, let's go back to the top. File item 1, AB 1751, Quirk Silva.

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• Throughout the meet, Arkansas rose to the top, seizing key opportunities to score points in field events
• In 2015, the top seven companies spent more than $137 billion buying back stock shares.
• In 2015, the top seven companies spent more than $137 billion buying back stock shares.
• These greedy and egregious practices of our health insurance companies top the list.
• My bill will ensure that the Office of Advocacy is in lock step with our nation's top antitrust step

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• Future Foundation, also the founder of a group called Secure Repairs, a group of 400 of the country's top
• Protecting fans, staff, and the integrity of our park must remain the top priority.
• On top of it, I think the open availability of alcohol—in other words, the ability to pull it out of
• On top of it, I think the open availability of alcohol—in other words, the ability to pull it out of
• On the two specific bills presented here, our top concern is really on the enforcement mechanism via

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 452, a right-to-repair bill for agricultural equipment. Farm Bureau and several manufacturers’ representatives opposed the bill, arguing that existing memorandums of understanding already provide farmers access to parts, diagnostics, and repair information, and warning that broader software access could increase emissions tampering and safety risks. Supporters, including repair advocates, a legislator, and a farmer representative, argued that the MOUs are not binding, that farmers need enforceable repair rights to avoid costly delays during critical harvest periods, and that owners should be able to repair equipment they bought without dealer lock-in. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on bills to limit or eliminate “grab-and-go” alcohol sales at large venues, including House Bill 325 and Senate Bill 225. Union workers from Fenway Park and the TD Garden described self-checkout alcohol kiosks as creating public safety and compliance problems, including underage access, over-serving, theft, and difficulty monitoring intoxication in crowded settings. They said workers are often understaffed and bear discipline when violations occur. In contrast, the Boston Red Sox and Aramark defended the supervised self-checkout model, saying it speeds service, is widely used, and operates with multiple layers of supervision, training, and regulatory oversight; they said they had not received violation notices and that any incidents are isolated. Senator Edwards also testified in support of House Bill 369, aimed at restricting marketing of certain harsh cosmetic products to children, and in support of the grab-and-go bill. She argued that children should not be targeted with products containing toxic chemicals and that alcohol service should remain supervised by trained staff to protect consumers and jobs. Senator Collins and other legislators also spoke in favor of restricting grab-and-go alcohol service, citing concerns about underage drinking and overconsumption. The hearing additionally included a separate bill on Sunday morning alcohol service, with Representatives Scanlon and Lewis arguing for allowing sales beginning at 8 a.m. on Sundays rather than 10 a.m., but that bill was only discussed briefly and no action was taken.

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• you're seeing a lot of the volatility of California's progressive tax system, those that are in the top
• Great to see the growth funding around the COLA and growth opportunities there, the 2.5% on top of the
• Around the COLA and growth opportunities there, the 2.5% on top of the 1% from the prior year.
• We know that's something to be continued to be worked on, but LA Metro alone, along with the LC top,
• SB 122 will layer taxes on top of one another, and that will be reflected in the final cost of products

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• That should have been top priority to keep him protected, and we didn't meet that goal.
• That should have been top priority to keep him protected, and we didn't meet that goal.
• thanks to their cuts to our universities, young adults now face the risk of increased tuition costs on top
• I think child care is probably top three issues when people are talking about affordability challenges
• It was the top question asked to me the last several months: Well, how can you do the budget and afford

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• At the top of the back page, there is motion language there.
• I've kind of got a top five highlights, but I can certainly answer any questions about any of them that
• you have questions about the top five.
• I don't know the answer to that off the top of my head. Is Mary here? Okay.
• And I'm going to start in about the top sequentially, and we're going to start with the definitions and

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Summary: The committee first approved the December 3 minutes, then heard a request from the Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice to amend its proposed rule on exempt test methods to add certain closed-system DNA/RNA tests, including rhinovirus. After testimony explaining that the board had considered late comments from BioMérieux and wanted the rule record to reflect that review, the committee agreed to a limited amendment and passed the motion unanimously. The Department of Agriculture then outlined broad rule updates affecting dairy, eggs, poultry, pesticides, animal health, environmental mitigation, and the Egg Product Utilization Commission. The commissioner said the changes mostly clarified existing requirements, updated references, and reduced some burdens, such as easing dairy hauler training/licensing timing and clarifying out-of-state grade A milk language. Members asked about dairy industry decline, the APUC scoring system, and the rationale for the milk-hauler and out-of-state milk provisions. The State Board of Dental Examiners presented extensive rule changes tied to recent legislation and workforce issues, including a new professional health program for dentists, expanded duties for assistants and hygienists, broader local anesthetic authority for hygienists, and fee increases to fund the program and cover administrative costs. Testimony from Dr. Edward May strongly supported the professional health program based on his own recovery experience. The committee also heard from Game and Fish on rules easing some guide/outfitter experience requirements, allowing electronic exams, and modifying boating safety equipment rules, with no public comment and no fiscal impact. Later, Health and Human Services received approval for an extension to update tattoo/body art rules and a separate motion to repeal an obsolete nurse aide training chapter. HHS also described nursing facility rule updates, lodging sanitation revisions, and related clarifications on licensing, safety, pest control, and fire requirements. The Department of Environmental Quality received an extension for septic-system installer rules, and also presented rules for above-ground storage tanks and water/wastewater operator certification, including new fees and third-party testing options. The Industrial Commission’s oil and gas division described multiple rule changes, some withdrawn after comments, including drilling unit flexibility, site stability, wildfire authority, and streamlined transport/reporting procedures. Finally, DPI began presenting several rule packages, including school construction loan limits, school bus standards, cooperative agreements, special education rules for public charter schools, and new math curriculum and intervention requirements.

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• then if we look at this in terms of union density, so, um, basically if you look at this slide in the top
• then if we look at this in terms of union density, so, um, basically if you look at this slide in the top
• Those you can see in the<00:22:04.159> top<00:22:04.559> right.
• Uh and then the histogram the top right.
• The top line here is making sure that workers have the capacity to exercise voice in AI implementation

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• Over time, as has been noted at the top here today, the system has accumulated strain.
• times cited today as something called the 'plandemic'—well-intended programs that end up layered on top
• Well-intended programs that end up layered on top of each other, each with their own timelines, rules
• That's on top of the usually 100-page-plus LCAP.
• As you look at literacy, I think about the top five elementary schools in our state are all districts

Summary: The joint hearing focused on coherence in California’s education planning and reporting systems, especially the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and related grant plans. Committee chairs and members described widespread frustration with duplicative, lengthy, and sometimes conflicting reporting requirements, while emphasizing that the goal was not to reduce accountability but to make planning more useful, stable, and student-centered. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond also previewed the Governor’s education budget priorities, including expanded learning, community schools, universal transitional kindergarten, literacy supports, and concerns about the proposed Prop. 98 deferral. Panelists from the State Board of Education, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office said the LCAP was intended to balance local flexibility with statewide transparency, but has become overloaded by repeated revisions and additional requirements. They argued for fewer core reporting elements, more stability over time, better alignment of planning cycles, and integrated systems that reduce duplication. Fresno County staff described a multi-year calendar and support tools that help districts manage timelines, but said these tools only ease the burden rather than solve the underlying problem. The LAO noted that some newer plans, such as expanded learning and transportation plans, are narrative-heavy and often less informative than separate reporting requirements. Local district leaders and county officials described the practical effects of the current system: staff time diverted from instruction, multiple portals and forms, audit risk aversion, and planning documents that can exceed 100 pages. Several superintendents said coherent systems work best when districts have clear priorities, stable governance, and aligned budgets, and when state requirements are predictable and tied to outcomes like literacy, attendance, and student achievement. The California Federation of Teachers added that coherence also depends on meaningful collaboration with educators, classified staff, parents, and communities. Committee members repeatedly asked whether the state should streamline reporting, create a uniform portal, or develop a more unified grant-reporting structure, and Thurmond said the department was piloting a simplified common form and was willing to work with the Legislature and districts on broader solutions.

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• like to briefly introduce myself, sharing with you that I grew up in Marshall and I've worked at the top
• There's a fixed component part, um, which, not having the numbers off the top of my head, but in the
• There's a fixed component part, which, not having the numbers off the top of my head, but in the agreement
• There's a fixed component part, um, which, not having the numbers off the top of my head, but in the
• There's a fixed component part, um, which, not having the numbers off the top of my head, but in the

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• Um, that's I know in everybody's top of mind during a budget session. >> Uh, Senator Berg, >> thank you
• Um that's I know in everybody's<00:15:46.160> top<00:15:46.320> of<00:15:46.480> mind
• <00:15:46.720> during<00:15:46.959> a<00:15:47.199> budget everybody's top of
• mind during a budget everybody's top of mind during a budget session. session. session.
• Who do you think is going to be sitting on the top of that board? Me?

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Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met on February 24, 2026, with a quorum present and took up one bill, House Bill 470. The bill sponsor and supporters described it as a cleanup measure to House Bill 505 that would extend the deadline for peer support specialists in the substance use field to become registered, because the earlier regulations were not promulgated in time and employers and workers were left in limbo. Supporters said the bill includes an emergency clause to stabilize the workforce and creates a working group to recommend a more effective oversight structure, possibly a new board, by November 1. They argued the extension would preserve access to services, allow providers to continue billing for peer support, and give the state time to address regulatory backlogs and workforce shortages. Several supporters emphasized that peer support is a critical part of recovery services and that the current system needs better infrastructure, accountability, and uniform standards. They said the bill would help prevent fraud and abuse by tightening guardrails while allowing qualified peers to keep working. One supporter said the bill would close the door on higher-level billing abuses and that other Medicaid-related efforts were also underway to address improper billing practices. Another witness said the bill would allow people who completed certification to continue serving and would help providers retain staff and get reimbursed. Senator McDaniel raised concerns that the bill might simply extend the period during which abuse of the peer recovery model could continue, rather than fixing the underlying problems. In response, the sponsors said House Bill 505 already imposed tighter training requirements and that this bill only extends the registration deadline while other efforts, including managed care organization limits and broader Medicaid reforms, are addressing abuse. Senator Howell asked about barriers to registration, and witnesses said the problem was a mix of supply-demand issues, workload, and some applicants’ reluctance to take the test. Senator Berg supported the bill as necessary to ensure proper billing and accountability, while Senator Meredith said the committee was missing key information from the cabinet and suggested it may be premature to act without hearing from the agency. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And so we exempted those out as well on the second and the third page, the top of the third page.
• /c><00:04:07.840> third<00:04:08.159> page,<00:04:08.400> the<00:04:08.640> top
• on the second on the third page, the top on the second on the third page, the top of<00:04:08.799
• Um, this would basically take us, in terms of privacy, one of the tops in the nation to much lower. think
• take us um in terms of privacy one<00:13:12.000> of<00:13:12.079> the<00:13:12.160> tops

Bills: SF0082

Keywords: registered agents, corporate governance, entity ownership, business regulations, transparency, 916, all

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• Like, a block away from my home, this explosion, it's on my mind, top of mind.
• Not only then are those dues assessed to families on top of their mortgage rates, but it makes the cost
• And Madam Chair, if I may, in terms of affordability, you know, this is a top issue for voters in the
• That's a lot of money on top of a mortgage and electricity bills and all of that.
• Can you top it? I can close us off here. All right, sir.

Bills: SB1108, SB1205, SB1241, SB1286, SB1366, SB1431, SB1473, SB1477, SB1478, SB1479, SB1492, SB1517, SB1563, SB1586, SB1665, SB1671

Keywords: cash transactions, mandatory rounding, swedish rounding, public notice, Arizona Revised Statutes, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, SB1241, private permitting provider, private permit, private certificate of completion, building permit, building plan review, inspection, single-trade residential construction, residential construction, municipal permitting

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• Madam Chair, Representative, I'm going on the top of my head of what the jury instruction is, just from
• But when you get to page six, at the top of the page, you can see that is existing language.
• But when you get to page six, but the top of the page, you can see that is existing language.
• They were selling on top of that directly to the kids and the schools in Torrance County.
• I can't remember exactly what makes it aggravated off the top of my head. Okay.

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• That $5 charge is on top of a number of other charges for things like exotic weeds and some safety support
• That $5 charge is on top of a number of other charges for things like exotic weeds and some safety support
• The $5 charge is on top of a number of other charges for things like exotic weeds and some safety support
• :51.119> the I don't know if they would know off the I don't know if they would know off the top
• <00:36:51.440> of top of top of >> I<00:36:52.320> don't<00:36:52.400> know.

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Summary: The committee began with introductions and a description of the day’s process: a full committee work session on four bills, with no public testimony, followed by caucus and then executive action. The first bill discussed was HB 113, concerning OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor. Representative Nab presented an amendment that would require a public hearing and Department of Transportation approval, modeled on procedures used in Coös and Grafton counties. Members discussed whether Windsor had already held a local vote or hearing, whether minutes from a town meeting existed, and whether the amendment truly preserved local control. A Windsor resident testified informally that the town had not taken a final vote and that the matter had been left to the state. Committee members also raised concerns about noise, dust, public safety, and the fact that the road in question would connect OHRVs on a state road rather than a trail system. The chair closed the work session on HB 113 and said the committee would return after caucus to vote on the bill and amendment. The committee then took up HB 595FN, relative to coastal resilience zones. Representative Nat said the bill addressed flooding concerns in both coastal and inland New Hampshire, but that the sponsor viewed it as too complex and had recommended breaking the issue into separate parts in future legislation. On that basis, Nat said it was appropriate to ITL the bill, and noted that the sponsor supported that course. No further discussion followed, and the work session was closed. Next was HB 629FN, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams. Representative Darby explained that the original bill had proposed both a waterfront frontage tax and a $5 charge tied to boat registration, but that the amendment would replace the bill by removing the frontage tax, moving the $5 dam-maintenance fee to the boat decal section of statute, and changing the effective date to January 1, 2027. Darby said the larger fee had raised concerns about impacts on current-use property and enforcement, while the revised $5 fee would raise roughly $500,000 to $600,000 annually. Representative Dunn thanked Darby and said the Marine Trades Association supported the revised approach. A question was raised about whether the original prime sponsors supported the amendment; the chair said they were on board, and Darby added that the proposal reflected recommendations from a prior study committee. The committee then closed HB 629FN and opened SB 27FN, relative to dwellings over water. On SB 27FN, Representative Derby said he opposed the bill because it would take away public access rights and amounted to a one-off legislative solution for a private concern. Representative Donnelly asked how many similar structures might be affected and whether the Department of Environmental Services knew of other cases; DES responded that there was one other related case under settlement compliance and no other active cases with the same issue. In follow-up discussion, DES clarified that the proposal was not a shoreland 50-foot setback issue, but rather involved structures extending over public water. The discussion remained focused on the scope of the bill and its potential precedent-setting effect, with no vote taken in the portion of the transcript provided.