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TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Based the value of the unlawful contribution or expenditure and reasonable attorney's fees.
  • So, Texas utilities already implement anti-solar rates and fees in the absence of regulation.
  • In 2024, we published a study of solar compensation rates and fees at 127 of the 141 non-competing. in
  • the grid which is net metering and El Paso electricity already has a It already has discriminatory fees
  • And given this pattern of proposing and implementing anti-solar rates and fees, we don't believe that
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is absolutely inconsistent usage of fines, fees, and... ...inconsistent usage of fines, fees, and
  • Issue number eight concerned charging fees not authorized by law.
  • This is addressed by providing clarity to the regular fees, the late fees, and the delete fees.
  • We're cleaning up penalties and fee structures... ...cleaning up penalties and fee structures.
  • fees, etc., must be uniformly applied to everybody in the same class.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 19th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • previously relating to the removal. of certain restrictions imposed on driver's licenses in authorizing a fee
  • Thank You Major appreciate what you do so The, is this based on the application itself?
  • Is there a fee associated with these notices in the paper? Yes, ma'am.
  • And we're just literally paying a fee for a certified letter for no reason whatsoever.
  • The applicant must first be given a written explanation of the reason for the denial the applicant will
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 19, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

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  • The lessee shall pay a monthly fee per head of nonowned livestock, which shall be established by the
  • that's a little bit more streamlined, a little bit more straightforward with that non-owned livestock fee
  • That's where we felt if we could get a reasonable flat fee, and the amount that fee will be at the discretion
Bills: HJ0002, SF0118, SF0016
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) May 22nd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • sponsored by Senator Hagenbuch, relating to certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications
  • Representative Cortez's bill, sponsored by the dean of the Senate, is about the text on an application
  • That bill is about the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail and other balloting materials
  • Parker, relating to the authority of a brewers or nonresident brewers license holder, authorizing a fee
  • relates to authorized activities of a brewers or nonresident brewers license holder and authorizes a fee
Bills: HB223
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard several House bills, with most measures left pending after testimony and later taken up in a batch of votes. Early in the meeting, HB 5624 on liability protections for motocross/off-road vehicle tracks, HB 223 on requiring competitive procurement for municipal lobbying contracts, HB 3709 on post-election audit procedures, and HB 5081 on protecting personal information of judicial officers and court staff were all discussed and left pending after testimony. Witnesses on HB 223 supported greater transparency in municipal lobbying contracts. HB 3709 drew sharp opposition from an election integrity advocate who argued the bill would reduce precinct-level granularity and make it harder to detect ballot errors, while a Secretary of State resource witness said the bill would simplify and standardize the audit process by location. HB 5081 received strong support from court administration and a district judge who described prior threats and an attack tied to publicly available personal information. The committee also heard HB 3546 on allowing school districts to move elections to November, HB 493 on barring certain felony offenders from serving as poll watchers, HB 5115 on increasing penalties for election fraud and related conduct, HB 4081 on trade secret filing procedures, HB 3909 on limiting restrictions on wireless devices at polling places, HB 2702 on limiting gubernatorial closure authority for certain veterans organizations during pandemics, HB 119 on foreign adversary lobbying, and HB 5138 on the Attorney General’s authority to prosecute election crimes. Several of these bills were explained with committee substitutes and then left pending before final action. Testimony on HB 493 and HB 5115 came from an election integrity advocate who supported both bills, saying the poll watcher restriction was appropriately narrowed and that the election fraud bill would help address invalid votes and refusal to count valid votes. Later, the committee took up pending business and voted out a large number of bills, generally along party lines or with broad support. HB 186 on minors’ social media use, HB 229, HB 2885, HB 3909 as substituted, HB 4285, HB 1661, HB 2820, HB 3181, HB 4157, HB 223, HB 521, HB 640, HB 1234, HB 2253, HB 2294, HB 3053, HB 3697 as substituted, HB 4281, HB 4463, HB 4995, HB 5081 as substituted, HB 5624 as substituted, HB 119 as substituted, HB 3225, HB 5138 as substituted, HB 5115, HB 481 as substituted, HB 3546, HB 493, and HB 4145 were reported favorably to the full Senate, with several also placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted committee substitutes for multiple bills, including HB 3909, HB 5081, HB 5624, HB 119, HB 5138, and HB 481. At the end, the chair noted another committee meeting would likely be needed before deadlines, possibly on a weekend, and recessed the committee subject to the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education May 8th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • If a district covers the cost of certification exams and associated requirements, such as Application
  • or processing fees for its teachers or students.
  • Districts must submit a formal application and documentation verifying the costs incurred, and the TEA
  • will then reimburse them the full amount provided the application is complete.
Bills: HB 1061, HB2800
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Here's our fee for $400." Here's our fee for $400."
  • Eventually they relented and didn't charge the fee, but we basically paid the fee in attorney's fees
  • Eventually they relented and didn't charge the fee, but we basically paid the fee in attorney's fees
  • Eventually they relented and didn't charge the fee, but we basically paid the fee in attorney's fees
  • . fees. fees.
Bills: SF1750, HF704, HF3479
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 12th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • These fees discourage permanent hiring and limit job stability.
  • First, it eliminates placement fees.
  • Finally, the bill provides reasonable attorney's fees for prevailing parties.
  • But now I can't help them because of the placement fees.
  • Senators, one of the big pieces of this is that the applicant would actually make an application to the
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard several bills and reported most of them favorably. The first major measure, CS/SB 1220, was described as a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, and related technology, while also addressing toll revenue use, autonomous vehicle penalties, digital driver licenses, and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel vehicles. An amendment narrowed some provisions, including local regulation of personal delivery devices and FDOT airport language. Senator Smith and others raised concerns about language involving FDOT assistance to local governments on federal grant applications, but the bill passed unanimously after support from industry and local-government appearance cards. The committee also approved SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act, which would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently by a third-party employer and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to full-time employment, improve oversight, and help returning citizens and low-wage workers; multiple witnesses testified in support, including labor advocates and individuals describing high placement fees. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s worker and reentry benefits, and it passed unanimously. The committee then favorably reported SB 2, a claims bill for the estate of Danielle Maudsley arising from a fatal FHP arrest incident and settlement, and SB 26, another claims bill providing relief for the estate of Mark Legata after alleged FDOT negligence. Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles also passed without opposition. It would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure processing, allow disabled veterans to retain their DV plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, ban license plate covers and similar devices that obscure plates, and route certain online driver license and ID transactions through county tax collectors. SB 1192, a customer service pilot requiring callback queues for certain calls to the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families, was likewise reported favorably to improve response times and reduce hold times. The most extensive debate centered on CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments on 10,000-acre or larger parcels if the owner sets aside 60% of the land for conservation or reserve uses. Supporters said it was intended to promote long-range planning, preserve land, and provide certainty for infrastructure and services, while opponents from counties, planning groups, and environmental organizations argued it would preempt local land-use authority, weaken public participation, and allow conservation requirements to be too vague. An amendment added more detail, but concerns remained about administrative approval, timelines, and the definition of reserve areas. Despite opposition from some members, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording one member’s vote on SB 1220.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/10/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are the same public prompt-pay statutes that are applicable to all districts.
  • this does is risk delaying infrastructure that is public in nature because maybe one small pay application
  • was not made in time due to, I don't know... ...maybe one small pay application was not made in time
  • Chairman, Representative Aguilar, these are our public prompt-pay statutes that are applicable to all
  • That are applicable to all public entities of the entire state.
Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and advanced five bills. HB 2174, as amended by a strike-everything, redefined “advisory organization” as a modeling and data organization and allowed models used by insurers for rate-making to be filed with DIFI, with DIFI able to require supporting data to verify compliance. The sponsor said the measure was the product of extensive stakeholder negotiations and technical cleanup. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 10-0 for a due-pass recommendation. HB 2496 would require revitalization district construction contracts to include payment protections allowing contractors and subcontractors to pause or stop work if the district fails to pay. Supporters argued it was a fairness measure to prevent contractors from being forced to continue work without payment; opponents, including bond counsel and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, warned it could disrupt public infrastructure projects, misalign incentives, and create bond-financing concerns. The committee passed the bill 9-1 with one member present. HB 2910 would extend from 10 to 20 days the time a contractor has to contest an ROC recovery fund claim after notice. The sponsor and Home Builders Association said it was a minor, technical change and requested more time to respond to claims. The committee approved it 10-1. HB 2938, the “penny” bill, would require Swedish rounding for cash transactions when pennies are unavailable, with an amendment clarifying taxes and fees are calculated before rounding and protecting businesses complying with the rule. The sponsor described inconsistent business practices and support from stakeholders; the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill. HB 2744 would authorize the Industrial Commission of Arizona to investigate and adjudicate overtime wage violations at the state level. Supporters from the carpenters’ unions said federal enforcement is too slow and workers need a faster path to recover earned wages; the Industrial Commission said it would need additional FTEs and spending authority but not general fund money. One member opposed expanding agency authority over private wage disputes, but the committee ultimately passed the bill 10-1 and adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 1st, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • But it does not impose any additional fees or bureaucratic duties on the responsible party.
  • Whereas the introduced version is... a blanket application requirement.
  • You know, then we never get back to these fees for like 10, 15, 20 years.
  • I'm always about allowing the agency to be the setter of the fees so that the fees can go up; they can
  • also conceivably go down if the fee is not needed anymore.
TX
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  • And you're right, the more we regulate, the more we limit permissive applications in the industry, the
  • Each permit also incurs a $3,000 fee.
  • So, the application of this committee substitute is that it removes the requirement that social media
  • Under current law, an applicant for a handgun license can be denied based on a Medical Advisory Board
  • House Bill 1234 would require that applicants receive a written notice from the Department of Public
Bills: HB223
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Bill 1234, sponsored by Senator Hagan, relating to certain procedures required for the denial of applications
  • That bill relates to the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail and other balloting
  • Relating to authorized activities of a brewer or non-resident brewer's license holder, authorizing a fee
Bills: HB223
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26 - Part 2

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, of our current approach to EV fees.
  • Simply, if you use the equal more fees.
  • to gas vehicle fees, EV fees right now are 2x to 4x the fees on similar gas vehicles.
  • get back to a fixed EV search charge fee get back to a fixed EV search charge fee of<00:37:45.440
  • We support a reasonable EV fee.