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• structure that is charged by OHE.
• Uh, and it modifies the registration requirements and adjusts the fee schedule.
• > charged adjust the fee structure that is charged adjust the fee structure that is charged by OHI
• and adjusts the fee and adjusts the fee schedule.<00:42:24.400> Um<00:42:24.800> there
• Their stipend ends up getting gobbled up by fees and tuitions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The statute's failure stems from several structural defects.
• We have a dues structure based on population, which is really a very minimal fee structure.
• Right, our market structure makes it harder to... Right.
• We are also seeing structural shifts in costs, transmission, and just.
• We are also seeing structural shifts in costs.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Chairman, would it be fair to say, tracking a typical demographic familial structure in a light most
• and local governments that wrongly detained individuals under this law will face significant legal fees
• 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
• And that's because over 63,000 out-of-state fee waivers have been granted to Dreamers since 2014, when

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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• The main thing is the automobile dealership structure has been challenged nationwide, and dealers find
• The main thing is the automobile dealership structure has been challenged nationwide, and dealers find
• They pay a nominal fee now with parking, but we ultimately end up subsidizing parking maintenance and
• They pay a nominal fee now with parking, but we ultimately end up subsidizing parking maintenance and
• In Section 291, the fines exist currently in structure.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

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• There's a whole variety of different ways we structure dual enrollment.
• But when you think about that in STEM pathways, where sequences are tightly structured, losing even one
• But when you think about that in STEM pathways where sequences are tightly structured, losing even one
• And what that means... ...is that when a student logs in, they can see what that structured schedule
• It's structurally just a fundamentally different model.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , sustainable and stable structure for education long term.
• You'll see that most of this has to do with that structural component.
• And so, what are the accountability structures that maybe need to exist there and then in overarching
• How much money has been spent in legal fees so far in this case?
• Representative Baca, the agency includes half a million in our budget annually for attorney fees.

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• > it's<00:50:24.400> if<00:50:24.640> it's<00:50:24.960> uh monetary structure
• if it's if it's uh monetary structure if it's if it's uh incorporated.<00:50:25.839> I'm<00:50
• And I think earlier we did talk about impact fees on what tourism is doing to our natural resources.
• earlier we we did talk about impact fees earlier we we did talk about impact fees on<01:39:04.480
• ,<02:15:50.079> civil, duly licensed structural, civil, duly licensed structural, civil, electrical

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills on water, land, housing, permitting, and historic preservation. For SB 746/SD2/HD1 on invasive species, DLNR and the Department of Agriculture supported the intent but warned that a bounty approach for coconut rhinoceros beetle could have unintended consequences, divert resources from biocontrol research, and be vulnerable to abuse; Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure. The committee also heard SB 1541 on the WoE water system, with testimony from ADC, Kunia Village Title Holding Company, and Farm Bureau in support, emphasizing the importance of the system for agriculture and the high cost of water on lands already dedicated to farming. The most extensive discussion was on SB 66, relating to building permit review and county permitting authority. DPP opposed the bill, saying the problem is not just agency review time but the broader permitting process, including applicant corrections, outside-agency review, staffing shortages, and low pay that make it hard to fill vacancies. DPP said it already meets or beats existing review deadlines for residential permits and is using tools like electronic plans and AI to help applicants submit better plans. Several supporters, including Iron Workers Local 625, an individual witness, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, backed the bill but urged a pilot program or other safeguards; some also asked for broader permit coverage beyond single-family homes. Committee members questioned DPP about whether applicant correction time should count against the clock, whether self-certification could be used, and whether the state should fund any new mandate. The committee then took up SB 26 on affordable housing, with HHFDC, OPSD, and HCDA in support and no opposition noted. Finally, on SB 1263 relating to historic preservation, HHFDC and DLNR supported the bill, while OHA offered comments and requested amendments, especially on the new risk-based review process for high-, medium-, and low-risk areas. OHA said the new procedure should be implemented carefully and allowed more time, describing it as a pilot that should be done well to be useful while still protecting cultural and historic resources. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• It ensures the prioritization and the maintenance of existing structures prior to the capacity building
• We hear we hear from them trying to pay for their lot fees in Osceola County rental assistance.
• The annual usage fee would for the place. 25 $1 proceeds of the sale of the safe Coastal Wildlife specialty

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• legislature to say mother may I rather than to my too broad of a blanket of here you can charge this fee
• without us saying what that percentage of the fee ought to be as a proportion of the donation. this
• So I would want to make sure that we structurally put something in place that says.

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.

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• :32.960> basically<02:05:33.960> um fee basically um fee basically um uh,<02:05:36.000>
• <02:09:23.600> per um provides for a $50 connect fee per um provides for a $50 connect fee
• , monthly fee, monthly fee, uh<02:10:09.120> some<02:10:09.400> jurisdictions<02:10
• Um, and uh, so this one here now, um, rather than using terminal access fees, fees, uh, would utilize

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• of vetting process, whether they have to be licensed, and whether there is a cap on administrative fees
• He then said he had a follow-up question about whether there is a cap on administrative fees for these
• The assistant commissioner said that within the existing PCA and CFSS structure, they are in a program
• said he was looking for the word “congruent,” then asked whether there is a cap on administrative fees
• provider there is a per session uh fee provider there is a per session uh fee that<00:14:09.079>

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• This isn't just a line item in the budget; this is another fee on energy bills and another direct hit
• Speaker, HB 450 increases the fees for a certified copy of a vital record as charged by the Office of
• The Senate substitute adjusts that fee from $17 to $15 and adds reporting requirements.
• This bill dealt with the fees that lawyers pay each year, and it hadn't been raised for a long time.
• This bill dealt with the fees that lawyers pay each year, and it hadn't been raised for a long time.

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• , which the state's renewal of that fee is currently before the federal administration.
• It removes the cap on the amount of fees. charged to an individual seeking asylum while introducing new
• fees or substantially increasing pre-existing fees and it does not grant any fee waivers and requires
• all appropriate fees be paid.
• Medicaid enrollment fees or premiums for expansion population adults, requires state-simposed Medicaid

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I will now go over some key elements of the structure of today's hearing.
• It's about operating within the current structure that is there.
• So $46 per unit, that is the current fee for all community college courses.
• And three, the closed structure where the campus has no real... ...input.
• This bill helps support structured pathways for ADN graduates to move into practice.

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• You're just so used to that structure.
• White Sands Missile Range is a different structure.
• I will say I consider Cannon Air Force Base to be a very simple organizational structure.
• I don't fully understand the force structure that will leave with the C-130s and come in with the Sky
• We have no membership fee; in fact, about...

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• They face structural vulnerabilities, such as greater isolation, slow.
• with the use of an administrative fee.
• They were able to leverage their existing fee-for-service infrastructure.
• There are payments directly from the state with a statewide fee schedule that is administered for...
• There have been no physician fee increases since 2007.

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• previously relating to the authority and responsibilities of Texas Historical Commission authorizing a fee
• This legislation right sizes the penalty structure for routine violations of the permitting structure
• I intend to offer a committee substitute to create a more nuanced bracket structure for events held in
• in addressing the unique needs of smaller communities, especially in West Texas, by refining the structure
• The amendment provides clarity and structure, allowing for more inclusive participation for municipalities

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• They still pay to have the filing fee.
• /c> sell umratom in a regulatory structure sell umratom in a regulatory structure you<01:26:55.600>
• Looking to put a regulatory structure on it.
• No, in fact, it regulatory structure.
• It was more of a cleanup to structure.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senator Campbell, let me respectfully ask a structural question.
• Here's my structural concern. There are two structural concerns based on my committee hearing.
• But in this case, the structure includes the three senior members: the two presiding officers and the
• So you legislate to structure, not to personality. That's how it's supposed to be.
• To changing the structure. I'm curious if you had any insight into that. We do not.

Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130, HB256, HCR19

Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation

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• So, the way this was structured, the way this is put into place, I think is a major piece that will help
• tax rate in New Mexico, and I think Other states are looking at our tax rate and saying, our tax structure
• The structure of our employer system is very heavily reliant upon the federal government—all these things
• You know, possibilities of doing structured GRT exclusion for a certain amount of time.
• We phased out a 3% service fee from this tax and revenue department last year in a bill that will phase