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• On page two of your amendment, you have a fee scale here for 100, 250 megawatt, 2 million... 2.5 million
• Now, with increasing amounts of distributed energy generation and storage, and increasing amounts of
• Virtual power plants can provide low-cost, clean, firm power by utilizing existing generation, storage
• A state tax credit on new home solar and storage, net metering, and virtual power plant revenues is why
• There are thousands of us in Minnesota who will voluntarily pay for the plate fee to support the Bowser

Bills: HF2928, HF2912, HF2297

Keywords: water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability

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• was established by a compact between the states in 1922 and subsequent agreements about delivery, storage
• a report that's available on our website, where we identified 331 underground storage sites, and so
• You'll also maybe chase people with higher fees back to illegal gaming, and not to mention as well...
• There is the one-cent per gallon tax, and taxes probably— is it a tax, is it a fee?
• and increase those fees in order to take the DIFI general fund budget off the general fund.

Bills: HB2053, HB2116, HB2148

Keywords: stormwater, recharge mapping, water resources, groundwater, appropriation, Arizona, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation, state budget, interstate water compact, Colorado River Compact, water litigation, A.R.S. 45-119, natural resources, water policy, river management

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• Uh broker dealer examiners fee revenue.
• This is the cannabis licensing fee.
• Um this is a the cannabis licensing fee. Um this is a the cannabis licensing fee.
• Uh an inspection fee will be equipment.
• Sections EVSE SE owners to pay $100 fee.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House Bill 1058 is the above-ground fuel storage tank insurance fund bill.
• House Bill 1058 is the above-ground fuel storage tank insurance fund bill that we heard earlier and passed
• chapter to Title 23.1 of the North Dakota Century Code relating to the regulation of above-ground storage
• North Dakota Century Code relating to the Department of Environmental Quality and tank registration fees
• Relating to the Department of Environmental Quality and tank registration fees, and to provide a penalty

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The North Dakota House convened with prayer, roll call, and recognition of guests and student visitors, then moved through a long calendar of resolutions and bills. Early in the session, members honored Mandan High School’s e-sports team for state championships and recognized House Minority Leader Zachary Ista’s birthday. The House then passed HCR 3037 unanimously, urging mandatory reporting requirements for public officials, after committee support and remarks emphasizing accountability in public office. The chamber then considered numerous Senate amendments and final-passage votes on bills covering ambulance service grants (HB 1597), Public Service Commission records and open meetings (HB 1110 and HB 1063), squatter/trespass law (HB 1305), nonconforming structures in local governments (HB 1500), academic tenure policy (HB 1437), retirement eligibility for correctional officers and state radio dispatchers (HB 1274 and HB 1419), a Medicaid dental study (HB 1567), above-ground fuel storage tank regulation (HB 1058), gaming site authorization procedures (HB 1615), an oil extraction tax incentive outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations (HB 1483), and simple assault protections for hospital workers (HB 1341). Most of these measures passed, though HB 1231, which would have created a study on early discontinuation of sex offender registration, failed on final passage. A major point of debate was Senate Bill 2354, which would restrict student use of personal electronic devices during the school day in public and nonpublic schools, with exceptions for medical and special education needs and annual reporting on impacts. Supporters argued it would improve focus, behavior, and mental health, while opponents raised concerns about private-school regulation, logistics, liability, and duplication with a similar bill. The House passed SB 2354, and also passed SB 2112, which temporarily authorizes the Life Skills and Transition Center to serve certain non-eligible youth in crisis, despite objections that the facility should remain focused on developmental disabilities and concerns about repeating past institutional problems. The House also debated and rejected HB 1300 on legislative term limits after extensive discussion about whether the Senate’s date change altered the effect of the voter-approved measure. The session ended with announcements, committee notices, and adjournment until April 8, 2025.

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• Madam Chair and members, HB 4056, as passed by the House, prohibits a public body from charging a fee
• Madam Chair, members, HB 2946, municipalities, counties, development fees.
• It modifies development fees related to single-family and ADU developments, when they are charged, and
• It also allows a municipality to assess development fees on the development of ADUs, and it allows a
• It changes the fees that the finance authority can charge to process and consider these petitions.

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of House bills with Senate amendments, with members generally indicating the sponsors intended to concur on most measures. Topics included public health and medical regulation (HB 2086 on face coverings/vaccinations, HB 2140 on gold and silver bullion investments, HB 2195 on nursing facility complaint timelines, HB 2189 on licensed health aides, HB 2932 on Access reimbursement and prior authorization, HB 2557 on medical records timing, and HB 2641 on PFAS firefighting foam), criminal justice and courts (HB 2673 creating an inmate mental health study committee, HB 2028 on community restitution for indigent homeless defendants, HB 2662 on expert testimony in parenting-time cases, HB 2440 on prisoner transition services, and HB 2594 on address confidentiality in family court), and education-related bills (HB 2830 on prenatal development instruction, HB 2249 on parents’ rights and social transitioning, HB 2481 on school district financial record compliance, HB 2482 on school construction job-order caps, HB 2895 on Native American language proficiency, HB 2423 on automatic advanced math enrollment, HB 2621 on special education and certificates of educational convenience, HB 2592 on AI rules, HB 2379 on school board training, and HB 2380 on out-of-state travel and public meeting materials). Other bills addressed transportation, development, housing, and local government issues, including HB 2909 on distracted driving, HB 2369 on photo enforcement citations, HB 2745 on legislative subpoenas, HB 2946 on development fees, HB 2999 on infrastructure finance districts, HB 2244 on eviction record sealing, HB 2342 on HOA shade structures, and HB 2752 on Commerce Authority trade offices. Several members raised concerns or asked questions on bills such as HB 2932, HB 2249, HB 2830, and HB 2028, but no formal votes were taken in the transcript; the meeting ended with adjournment after brief discussion of the final bills on Caucus Calendar 19, including HB 2248 on medical intervention requirements for businesses and schools.

Bills: HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, HB894, HB983, HB984, HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB521, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB854, HB952, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB112, HB657, HB221, HB149, HB901, HB148, HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

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• In addition to anyone for a nominal fee.
• In the bill, there is a fee cap at $350.
• Are they getting a fee that that sale?
• The sheriff may have any other fees in their possession already.
• storage and handling of the firearms. storage and handling of the firearms.

Bills: HF3951, HF4005, HF962, HF4585, HF3870, HF4542, HF3893, HF4293, HF4075, HF4057, HF3809

Keywords: submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff

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• The bill also establishes a $7.50 inspection replacement fee that's charged at all counties.
• the time of registration and then lastly on Senate bill 505 which creates an additional $200 per year fee
• six months supply and we need two plates so on hand y'all are going to keep five million plates in storage
• Currently, we do not pay storage costs for the Department of Criminal Justice.
• We pay for or for the plates to be manufactured, but we don't have a storage cost in particular.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So those it's an income-based fee.
• Uh originally was incomebased fee.
• This tax, or this fee, is similar to a lot of the other fees that basically stay flat.
• So, even though the municipalities are paying into this fund as part of the fee, as part of this $4 fee
• regulations on the storage the municipal and<02:55:49.680> commercial<02:55:50.080> storage

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Of that with the storage that has been built up today.
• The good news on storage of natural gas is that the private market has responded, and our... ...storage
• You see all these storage tanks above ground, storage tanks all over the state where oil is being gathered
• And we have three of the six hydrogen storages in the world.
• We need storage solutions. We need access to the ports once again. We need storage solutions.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Companies will still be required to register the tanks and pay the applicable fees.
• Thank you, uh, members, uh, current law requires a vehicle storage facility to notify owners and lien
• A storage facility is required to provide the notice in a local newspaper.
• So this bill amends the code to provide an alternative notice by allowing a vehicle storage facility
• Um, I'm with Texas Towing and Storage Association as well as my family business T Miller Inc. out of

Bills: HB227

Keywords: HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements

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• Financial penties such as fines and fees Financial penties such as fines and fees and<00:15:52.160
• important for the the funds to the fees important for the the funds to the fees to<00:23:12.200>
• 267, and while Washington State is a much larger state and its fee is much steeper than the $500 fee
• 267, and while Washington State is a much larger state and its fee is much steeper than the $500 fee
• 267, and while Washington State is a much larger state and its fee is much steeper than the $500 fee

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• First is storage.
• Well, no, I'm saying storage is a statewide problem.
• looking at groundwater storage.
• Both underground storage is an important component of storage.
• Final question on the storage.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee held a work session covering the state revenue outlook, caseload forecasts, wildfire costs, budget balance, tort liability, water supply, and pension policy. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported modest near-term U.S. growth, no near-term Washington employment growth in 2026, continued personal income growth, and elevated inflation, with tariffs and federal policy cited as major risks. Revenue forecasts were slightly improved for the current biennium by about $105 million but down about $185 million for the next biennium. Members asked about income inequality and housing permits; staff said personal income is an aggregate measure and housing production remains below long-term needs. The Caseload Forecast Council then reported that most forecasts were unchanged or only slightly changed, but several programs increased, including Washington College Grant, Working Connections, aged/blind/disabled cash grants, nursing homes, home and community services, and developmental disabilities personal care. The largest policy-driven change was in Medicaid low-income adult caseloads, where federal H.R. 1 was projected to reduce coverage substantially through narrower eligibility, community engagement requirements, and shorter eligibility periods. The committee also heard a wildfire funding update and a 2025 fire season review. Staff explained that the state budgets $93 million annually for suppression and uses supplemental appropriations for costs above that level, with an estimated state supplemental need of about $139 million for the current year. Department of Natural Resources officials said 2025 fire activity remained below the 10-year average in acres burned, but fires were more complex and closer to communities, contributing to higher residence loss. They described expanded use of aircraft, firefighters from other states, corrections crews, and the Arcadia 20 hand crew, and said the state did not need National Guard ground support this year. A budget preview then showed that the near general fund outlook had worsened after vetoes, lapses, and forecast changes, and that maintenance-level costs alone would leave a projected negative balance by fiscal year 2027 and about $4.3 billion by fiscal year 2029, before any policy decisions. Jason Seams, the state risk manager, reported a sharp rise in tort claim costs, with indemnity expenses nearly doubling from fiscal year 2023 to 2025 and DCYF accounting for most of the increase. He said the state self-insurance liability account has run deficits for four straight biennia and is now facing nearly $600 million in deficits, driven largely by a surge in DCYF claims, especially juvenile rehabilitation and long-running sex abuse cases. Members asked about the role of old claims, comparisons with other states, excess insurance, and whether more Attorney General staff could reduce special assistant attorney general costs. The committee then shifted to water policy, hearing from tribal leaders, Ecology, and the Washington Water Trust. Tribal witnesses emphasized overappropriation, declining flows, climate impacts, and the need for legislative oversight and tribal participation in water policy. Ecology described major projects in the Odessa sub-area, Yakima Basin, and Dungeness, along with the need for storage, recharge, conservation, and policy changes to support water supply development. The Washington Water Trust argued that climate change is reducing summer flows and that the state needs more funding, enforcement, and long-term commitment to restore instream flows. The final item was a pension update on LEOFF 1 surplus assets; staff reviewed two 2025 bills that would have merged or restructured the plan and used surplus assets, but neither passed, and instead the budget directed the Select Committee on Pension Policy to study the issue and report back.

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• , USF fees, which, if you look closely, are on your monthly cell phone bill.
• fees USF fees<05:02:57.000> which<05:02:57.160> if<05:02:57.280> you<05:02:57.400
• No, no, this fee is collected from the entire country, yeah.
• You're paying it already, but the monies to fund the Lifeline program come from this fee.
• <05:11:14.760> it lifeline program come from this fee it lifeline program come from this fee

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We want to know that the water and sewer tap fees, the sewer fees, the stormwater runoff fees, those
• Impact fees. Impact fees! Wow.
• And so they are charged, it's called a GRP fee, a Groundwater Reduction Program fee.
• and one’s a volumetric fee.
• On the wastewater side, you see your wastewater fee, your surface water fee, your storm water fee, and

Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.

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• Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to conduct a study of official inspection stations, safety inspections, and fees
• inspections. vehicles to conduct a study of official inspection stations, safety inspections, and fees
• An act in relation to the roads storage of roads. Same time. Same time. Same time. Same time.
• Storage of roads. Same time. Same time. Same time. Same time. Same motion. Moved by Senator Lewis.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, with Chair Jeremy Cooney noting quorum and thanking staff and members. The committee considered a large agenda of transportation-related bills, including measures on school construction notice from NYC DOT, inspection station disclosures, electronic signatures for vehicle registration forms, sex trafficking awareness and prevention, passenger notification after sexual assault incidents involving transportation network companies, hazardous materials rail notifications, ATV seasonal use, highway dedications, disabled-person license plates, a DMV study of inspection stations and fees, lighting requirements for e-bikes and e-scooters, school speed zone cameras in New Rochelle, work zone safety instruction for new drivers, removal of registration stickers in favor of electronic certificates, complete streets considerations, hands-free device rules for bus/taxi/livery drivers, bans on virtual reality headsets while driving, early registration renewal for deployed service members, and road salt distribution requirements. Most bills were reported from committee by voice vote, often with bipartisan support. Several members offered brief comments supporting bills aimed at public safety, worker protection, distracted driving prevention, and trafficking awareness. Senator Gallivan opposed the bill eliminating registration stickers, citing concerns that the stickers help law enforcement quickly identify registered vehicles; that bill was referred to Finance. The committee also referred the road salt bill and the supplemental rail-worker protection bill to Finance, while some other measures were referred onward to Codes or Consumer Protection. The meeting closed after the supplemental rail-worker protection bill was added at the end of the agenda and reported with bipartisan support. Overall, the session emphasized transportation safety, worker protections, and administrative updates to vehicle and highway law.

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• SB 1176, storm water storage replenishment credits.
• SB 1201, long-term storage shortage prohibition. SB 1202, supply demand assessment groundwater.
• SB 1209, operating identification fees homeless exemption.
• Introduction, first reading, and reference of bills: SB 1205, motor vehicle booting fees regulation;

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So I mean 16 authorizes fees if you have an election and 15 as amended in 2020 authorizes fees without
• There's a rule charge fees and taxes.
• A fee that does not require<00:21:47.039> that<00:21:47.280> a<00:21:47.440> fee
• Fees are not taxes.
• Absent service fee, service space<00:23:38.880> fees,<00:23:39.360> storm<00:23:39.760>

Keywords: 916, all

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• and changing distribution of collected fees and penalties, providing for the enforcement of fees by
• Are they able to have battery storage?
• It with an award not to exceed the full cost of tuition and fees.
• Speaker, does cover some fees, books, and otherwise. Mr.
• So, no fees are covered in this as well, Mr. Speaker.

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• This $6.4 million capital request is to construct a new 90 by 200 foot warm storage building in order
• than mechanic space, and our existing storage space meets building codes for mechanic space.
• <00:35:48.160> space space and our existing storage space space and our existing storage space
• water treatment plant fee, and a tax levy.
• A water treatment plant fee of $335 has been added to residents' quarterly utility bills.

Bills: HF604, HF1972, HF578, HF1951, HF629, HF864, HF874, HF1155, HF884, HF2365, HF643, HF234, HF2655, HF2637, HF2535, HF2530, HF2344, HF584, HF524

Keywords: airport funding, bonds, transportation, capital investment, Karlstad, community center, Breckenridge, state bonds, economic development, HF578, Faribault, River Bend Nature Center, bonding bill, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR grant, nature center, visitor center, environmental education, multicultural center