Video & Transcript Research : 'points and fees'
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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
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- That's we need to understand that, and then I think Representative Fler's point, which is the amendment
- That's we need to understand that, and then I think Representative Fler's point, which is the amendment
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Keywords:
HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety, municipal court, district court, circuit court, cosmetology, makeup application
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And this year, and so I know I can narrow down the volume of work where it was produced and so what kind
- And over to the Senate last time and we met with the Senate side and the House side both on having these
- And so the designers, the engineers, and the people that are inspecting and permitting these systems
- And there's no fiscal note to it. Thank you. Good point. All right, members, any other questions?
- Representative Bumgarner, to your point about the Superfund program, it's a good and successful federal
Keywords:
translation, environmental quality, complaints, accessibility, multilingual, TCEQ, environmental justice, environmental complaints, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, language access, public information, Texas Commission, multilingual access, administrative actions, environmental regulations, state representatives, state senators, penalty notice, Water Code, legislative notification
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/23/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- And Representative McDonald, to your point, it does include far more than folks who are sworn officers
- And Representative McDonald, to your point, it does include far more than folks who are sworn officers
- And Representative McDonald, to your point, it does include far more than folks who are sworn officers
- a county to take an elective position and make it a point of ...
- a county to take an elective position and make it a point of ...
Keywords:
correctional fees, supervision fees, probation, Department of Corrections, criminal justice funding, electronic home monitoring, drug testing, restitution collection, community service work, postprison supervision, court-ordered services, fee sunset, fee phaseout, offender fees, community corrections, supervised individuals, 1183, house
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (8-23-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO4Fam9KFVs, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:06
Approval of Minutes of the July 18, 2024 Meeting: 00:01:32
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA): 00:01:45
Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:21:53
Fines and Fees Imposed by State and Local Governments: 01:05:43
Coercive Control of Domestic Violence Victims: 01:41:24, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 14th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- And a license is reinstated once all the fees are paid? Witness: Yes.
- And, of course, the fees go to the Louisiana Dental Hygienists Association.
- It increases the current fee, right now $23, and moves it to $27. And that's all this bill does.
- The one thing they can use to support their office and their employees is this convenience fee, and so
- I don't want to become a vicious cycle that we're raising fees back and forth.
Bills:
SCR58, SB309, SB514, HCR63, HCR69, HB401, HB487, HB722, HB730, HB745, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1024, HB1032, HB1050, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1218, HB1244
Keywords:
SCR 58, Senate Concurrent Resolution, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3, public-private partnership contracting, Belle Chasse Toll Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge, toll bridge, tolling, tolls, transportation infrastructure, roads and highways, Plaquemines Parish, bridge project, toll fees, unauthorized charges, contract oversight, procurement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would point out, though, that this bill's statute really deals more with excavators and operators
- And so the whole point about having a county attorney or a district attorney that steps out there and
- This fee will go to the Railroad Commission to help offset the administrative cost for regulation and
- And they're moving oil and gas off of the lease.
- I just think, you know, at some point we got to... ...look at this and try to get that number down.
Keywords:
inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The following bills and resolutions are on first reading in reference to the committee.
- Secretary will read the bills and resolutions.
- Senate Bill 1 by Perry, relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, is referred to the
- Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.
- Senate Bill 3 by Eckhardt and Menendez, relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Division of Emergency
Keywords:
real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And God, we pray.
- President and members.
- And I support that.
- To them, it takes a point off of their growth, and specifically, the counties get two and a half percent
- The three and a half or two and a half percent number is really the population number and the growth.
Keywords:
real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm going to try and remember everybody's points because I'd like to talk on all of them.
- and we're not talking about taxes, but there's a fee—suddenly a one-time fee or something you didn't
- At that point, though, you are getting to see it and you haven't paid. So is that a hidden fee?
- At that point, though, you are getting to see it and you haven't paid. So is that a hidden fee?
- He said Representative Hilferty and Representative Boyd were making fair points and that, after briefly
Keywords:
home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 267 by Vice Chair Polly Thomas, which would revise the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors. The bill would update who may nominate board members, add qualifications and term limits, and allow the governor more flexibility in appointing or reappointing members from less populated districts. After adopting technical amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably with amendments.
The committee then considered House Bill 478 by Representative Knox, dealing with utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill requires reimbursements to be clearly labeled on customer bills and sets a deadline for repayment; after discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee amended the bill to extend the repayment period from 45 to 90 calendar days and clarified that some settlement or regulatory credits would be treated differently. The bill was then reported favorably as amended.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 924 by Representative Glorioso, a consumer-protection measure aimed at contractor solicitation after disasters. The bill would restrict certain direct solicitations of residential property owners during a declared disaster period, address misleading insurance-related practices, and add disclosure and rescission requirements. After substantial debate over impacts on legitimate contractors, emergency repairs, and enforcement, the committee adopted a conceptual amendment shortening the disaster-response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split, with the sponsor, the insurance commissioner, and some contractors supporting the bill as a fraud-prevention measure, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses and was better addressed through enforcement. The transcript ends before final committee action on HB 924.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 4th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And And so, that's what this is about.
- If you got it in your packet, this is to give you some bullet points, and I think we've got a substitute
- And um and so, that's what that's bill.
- And to the young lady back there, just point out in I think it was 1892, there was a Supreme Court case
- And you are, too. But you and my views, and I don't want to get racial.
Keywords:
SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- They're low carb, low calorie, and... Low carb, low calorie, and...
- point.
- United, and our other smaller family-owned companies like Coca-Cola, Pety, and Dr.
- Let's settle this issue once and for all. Thanks for your time. once and for all.
- I think some good points have been brought out on both sides of the commentary, and I will tell you that
Bills:
HB521
Keywords:
HB521, mixed spirit beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails, RTD alcohol, alcoholic beverages, liquor, spirits, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, wholesaler license, retail license, distribution agreement, exclusive territory, three-tier system, excise tax, alcohol tax, liquor regulation, alcohol labeling, minors, package store
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Apr 15th, 2025
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- It does, and Sean Strickler's here with ARA and can further explain it if need be.
- The must franchise fee issue and any comments from the committee? Mr.
- Cities are seeing less and less support, and they need to be able to thrive and reach their full potential
- And I always hate being against my chairman. Um, and of... ...being against my chairman.
- And we have one other bill, but...
Keywords:
electric utility, transportation, oversize vehicles, transport permits, state highway system, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Apr 10th, 2025
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a franchise fee type bill, and we have a representative in the... ...we have a representative
- In addition to the fees, the utility pays a... ...the utility pays a separate 3% gross receipt tax and
- from cities, and those fees are passed through to our customers.
- That way, if they decide in the future to increase that franchise fee, they can take it for a vote, and
- And I imagine it's negotiated. counties? And I imagine it's negotiated.
Keywords:
SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- We say cellular phones and smart watches on online six and getting to your point.
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permit <00:42:52.240>use fee and the district may permit use fee and - And I think we should work on it to try and fix that and get to the point where our Government Claims
- and fix that and get to the it to try and fix that and get to the point<00:45:48.560>
where <00 - and just get to the fees in this bill. and just get to the fees in this bill.
Keywords:
education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- attorney fees and costs to the prevailing parent.
- reasonable attorney fees and costs to reasonable attorney fees and costs to the<00:04:52.000>
- Um, this bill provides for attorneys' fees and costs awarded.
- And to your point and your question, Representative Li, do teachers make that determination?
- And to your point and component here.
Keywords:
education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Peterson—came up to me and my staff and asked for talking points they could use in that conference
- And just to follow up on the point of clarification, Madam Chair, to follow up on the point of clarification
- And, as I pointed out, there's not a lot of water.
- And Madam Chair, to that point, Mr.
- I think the point was well taken that you reach a point of diminishing returns and it costs a whole lot
Keywords:
solar radiation management, environment, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, public health, complaint process, Attorney General, groundwater management, water conservation, irrigation, water supply, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, brackish water, groundwater, water resources
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And remember, and this is like something I have with this bill, I've pointed... it out.
- And expands the definition of facility fee as proposed and captures the insurance on facilities and profit
- and the facility fee are going going up.
- of facility fees but if y'all acquire a doctor's practice and he's still in his brick and mortar. and
- And they charge membership fees, access.
Keywords:
SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of the doctor fee and the facility fee are going up.
- of the doctor fee and the facility fee are going up.
- of the doctor fee and the facility fee are going up.
- And they charge membership fees, access fees.
- And at that point, then the state auditor, I mean, the OIG then steps in, and it's And at that point,
Keywords:
SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction
Summary:
The committee first took up several pending bills and reported them favorably: SB 968, SB 636 as substituted, SB 1137, and SB 1138 as substituted. Each was advanced by roll call vote, and the committee also recommended the approved bills for the local and uncontested calendar. The chair then moved to the posted agenda and heard SB 719, a mental health bed-capacity study bill by Senator Eckhart, with a committee substitute that refined the data collection to distinguish state and non-state beds, child and adult beds, include two point-in-time counts, and capture jail diversion data.
Testimony on SB 719 was largely supportive from Integral Care, NAMI Texas, and the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas, all of whom said Texas needs better data on inpatient psychiatric capacity, workforce needs, and future demand. Several witnesses described long waits for beds, especially for forensic restoration, and argued the study would help target future investments. Senator Perry and others noted the state has already made major investments in new beds and urged the bill to account for beds already coming online; the committee ultimately withdrew the substitute and left SB 719 pending after public testimony closed.
The committee then heard SB 1864, which would allow small egg producers to sell ungraded eggs more broadly, including to restaurants and retailers, with the substitute increasing the weekly sales threshold and addressing sanitation and labeling. Supporters said grading is about size, not safety, and that the bill would help small farms reach new markets; opponents from the Texas Poultry Federation argued grading and candling help identify cracks and defects that can affect safety and quality. The committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending. It also heard SB 1467, requiring DSHS to share death record information with hospitals for record accuracy and quality review, and SB 912, which would modernize continuing education tracking for health licensing agencies; both bills drew supportive testimony and were left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2023, which would create an HHSC grant program to help counties pay for indigent burial costs, with county representatives testifying in support.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a starting point. It encourages new divers and parents to seek out safety training.
- It simply ensures clear disclosure of a known and documented risk at the point of sale.
- It simply ensures clear disclosure of a known and documented risk at the point of sale.
- continues to increase between 2013 and 20— Disclosure of a known and documented risk at the point of
- And the operators of and cooked starches, and plants such as and cooked starches, and plants such as
Keywords:
Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver
Summary:
The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues.
The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments.
HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And at some point in time, when they retire, so to speak, and go away, not.
- And at some point in time, when they retire, so to speak, and go away, nobody wants to pick it up.
- And maybe we address it at that point.
- And we can address it at that point.
- And at some point, that's going back to the local voters. And again, they can make that decision.
Keywords:
inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette