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• Only manufactured motor homes, including vans, are labeled by RV manufacturers as motor homes, although
• Only manufactured motor homes, including vans, are labeled by RV manufacturers as motor homes, although
• RV dealers agree with me this is again a loss of sales tax for Washington State.
• The total price for 10 years is $144,000; that is for a medium-price RV, an added $22,000.
• price for 10 years is $144,000, that is for a medium price RB, an added that is for a medium price RV

Bills: HB2305, HB2601, HB2604

Keywords: vehicle registration, travel vans, motor homes, transportation regulation, HB2601, motorcycle weight fee, motorcycle registration, vehicle licensing, Department of Licensing, weight-based fee, motor home fee, RV registration, scale weight, vehicle weight, RCW, Washington state, registration fees, license fees, vehicle fee schedule, fee distribution

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• I'm the Director of Sales for RV Country.
• The RV Industry Association is a The RV Industry Association is the national trade association that represents
• RV manufacturers and their component parts suppliers, who together build more than 98% of all RVs produced
• campers, and park model RVs.
• The RV industry association is the National Trade Association, which represents RV manufacturers and

Bills: HB2467, HB2495, HB2552

Keywords: HB 2467, fifth-wheel travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, travel trailer, RV, recreational vehicle, trailer length, vehicle length limits, oversize vehicle, truck and trailer, tractor-semitrailer, semi-trailer, kingpin, Washington RCW, Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway safety, commercial trucking, towing, motor home

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• We're making a fix, and we're helping, you know, the employers, the RV dealers.

Bills: HB1367, HB2172, HB2718, HB2139, HB2192, HB2307, HB2379, HB2467, HB2495, HB2604

Keywords: motorcycle safety, right shoulder, shoulder riding, limited access roadway, freeway, expressway, highway congestion, lane splitting, traffic safety, RCW, Washington traffic law, roadside assistance, emergency vehicles, tow truck, congested traffic, motorcyclist, route jurisdiction, abandonment, transportation, local governance

Bills: SB66, SB74, SB72, SB149, SB168, SB66, SB74, SB72, SB149, SB168

Keywords: University of Montevallo, trustees, board governance, terms of office, quorum, education, teacher support, loan assistance, acute shortage, Alabama teachers, higher education, adult learners, grant program, education funding, eligibility requirements, teacher certification, military veterans, temporary teaching certificate, workforce development, K-12 education

Bills: H4783, H4826, H4876, H5111, H5116, H5244, S2975, S2976

Keywords: homelessness, homeless, unsheltered, unhoused, shelter rights, anti-camping, anti-loitering, public space, public land, encampment, sleeping in public, life-sustaining activities, right to rest, right to sleep, vehicle dwelling, RV living, tiny home, civil rights, municipal liability, affirmative defense

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• It requires jurisdictions to track and report RV removals and conditions.
• Almost half of which were RVs were being used as dwellings.
• Today, more than 6,500 people in Los Angeles alone live in RVs.
• The demand for RV housing, no matter how unsuitable those RVs might seem, is not going to disappear just
• the cap on the value of a towed RV that is allowed to be dismantled.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several transportation-related bills, beginning with AB 431 on advanced air mobility. The author and supporters from AUVSI, Joby Aviation, United Airlines, Wisk Aero, the City of Long Beach, and Archer said the bill would create a statewide plan and technical framework for eVTOL/advanced air mobility infrastructure, public outreach, and local implementation. No opposition testified, and the bill passed the committee as amended to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call. Members then took up AB 630 on abandoned or hazardous RVs. The author and supporters, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s office, argued the bill would curb a cycle in which inoperable RVs are towed, auctioned cheaply, and returned to the streets by predatory buyers, while adding notice, recovery, and reporting requirements. Opponents from Western Center on Law and Poverty and ACLU California Action warned the bill would destroy RVs that serve as shelter for unhoused residents and could worsen homelessness. After discussion about the bill’s focus on dismantling rather than towing, the committee passed AB 630 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also approved AB 314, which would support transit-oriented development around planned and existing high-speed rail stations; AB 1223, which gives Sacramento County communities more flexibility to use local transportation revenues for related infrastructure supporting infill development; AB 1111, which adds flexibility to the zero-emission school bus transition for rural and disadvantaged districts; AB 1190, which caps fees charged by DMV business partners and requires clearer disclosure of the official DMV site; AB 987, which limits unreasonable towing fees and related charges; and AB 911, which creates a narrow exemption from Advanced Clean Fleets rules for telecommunications bucket trucks and sail-on-wheels used in emergencies. Most bills drew support from local governments, industry, or consumer groups, while AB 1111 and AB 911 drew opposition from clean transportation and environmental advocates concerned about weakening emissions goals. All of the bills were reported out as amended to the Committee on Appropriations, with recorded roll-call votes and several members adding their names as co-authors or supporters.

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• I'm the Director of Sales for RV Country.
• We also live the RV lifestyle and understand RVers and the community as well.
• The RV industry is a...
• The RV Industry Association is the national trade association, which represents RV manufacturers and
• We also build folding campers and park model RVs.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation-related bills. HB 2467, sponsored by Rep. Timmons, would clarify how fifth-wheel RVs are measured for length purposes by measuring from the king pin to the rear-most point, allowing fifth wheels up to 46 feet under that method without increasing the current roadway length limits. The staff report said the bill has no fiscal impact for most agencies and a small indeterminate impact for Labor and Industries; the proposed substitute makes technical clarifications. The sponsor and several RV dealers, the Association of Washington Business, and the RV Industry Association testified in support, saying the bill would improve clarity, preserve safety, and help Washington dealers compete with neighboring states. No one testified in opposition during the hearing. The committee briefly suspended HB 2467 to hear HB 2495, sponsored by Rep. Thomas, which would give the City of Seattle authority to immediately remove vehicles blocking streetcar tracks or otherwise jeopardizing streetcar operations without waiting for police to first cite the vehicle. Staff said the bill applies only to Seattle, includes an emergency clause, and has no fiscal impact because impound fees are expected to offset costs. Rep. Thomas and Seattle Streetcar Program Manager Alison Redenz supported the bill, describing frequent track blockages and delays to service, especially after hours, and saying the change would speed restoration of transit operations. The committee then heard public testimony on HB 2552, which would authorize WSDOT and Sound Transit to use multiple award task order contracting (MATOC) for transportation construction projects. Staff explained that MATOC would let agencies prequalify contractors and then compete task orders among them, with required award and protest processes. Rep. Zahn said the bill would give agencies another tool to streamline delivery while preserving competition and including WMBE firms. Sound Transit supported the bill as a faster, more flexible procurement method that could broaden opportunities for smaller firms, while the Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association opposed it, arguing the approach is not well tested in Washington, could reduce competition, and should be reviewed by the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. After testimony, the committee closed the public hearing on HB 2552 and adjourned after caucusing.

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• property, outside of designated areas like RV parks, campgrounds, or mobile home parks.
• This is a street where the RVs go more than six blocks straight, just RVs on top of RVs, on top of RVs
• At the same time, the increasing concentration of RVs in certain areas has created serious challenges
• It gives cities a practical, service-oriented tool to address RV encampments.
• It gives cities practical service-oriented tool to address RV encampments.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee met with a quorum and announced that SB 340 would be moved to a later hearing. The consent calendar included HR 44, SB 233, and SB 410, which were later approved. The committee then heard several housing-related bills, with testimony largely focused on streamlining accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules, regional planning, and homelessness response. SB 9 would require local agencies to submit ADU ordinances to HCD within 60 days and respond to HCD findings within 30 days, or the ordinance would become null and void and state standards would apply. Supporters, including California YIMBY, Casita Coalition, UnidosUS, Housing Action Coalition, and Power California, argued the bill would strengthen enforcement of existing ADU law and reduce local barriers. The bill passed 7-0 with two abstentions and was sent to the Assembly Local Government Committee. SB 486 would exempt UC and CSU projects from having to analyze a no-project alternative under CEQA while requiring the universities to share enrollment forecasting data and participate in regional sustainable communities planning. It passed 9-0 and was referred to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. SB 748, as amended, would expand funding and authority for safe parking sites and related services for people living in RVs or vehicles, using encampment resolution funding and requiring reporting by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness. The City of Compton, the Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association, and the League of California Cities supported the measure, emphasizing public health, neighborhood safety, and humane alternatives to displacement. The committee members discussed the limits of current encampment cleanup approaches and the need for services and temporary shelter; the bill passed 11-0 and was sent to the Assembly Human Services Committee. SB 543, a cleanup bill for ADU and junior ADU law, clarified review timelines, size standards, and consistency with existing ADU statutes; it also passed unanimously and was referred to the Assembly Local Government Committee.

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• RVs.
• And I think now, more importantly, People who live in their RVs.
• So the RV owner is already paying a personal property tax, I assume, for the RV, right? Yes.
• Nothing else is taxed other than an RV.
• I'm the executive director of the Missouri Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency held a public hearing on House Bill 2809, sponsored by Representative Knight, which would exempt long-term RV campground stays of 30 consecutive days or more from state and local sales tax. Representative Knight said the bill is intended to fix a Department of Revenue ruling and treat long-term RV site rentals more like other long-term lodging or land rentals, noting that people living full-time in RVs should not be taxed the same way as short-term campers. Committee members asked about the fiscal impact, the current tax treatment, and whether the bill would apply to camping stays generally; Knight said the average impact on a full-timer was relatively small and that the bill addresses the tax on the RV site rental itself. Supporters, including the Missouri Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, Associated Industries in Missouri, and the Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association, argued that the Department of Revenue has created confusion through letter rulings and audits, including broad interpretations of “place of recreation” that can trigger tax liability for amenities or activities such as cornhole, hiking trails, karaoke machines, or nearby recreation. They said the bill would provide a needed legislative fix, align campground treatment with hotels and motels that are exempt after 30 days, and improve fairness and competitiveness for campground operators. Several witnesses said campgrounds operate on tight margins and that inconsistent enforcement can create competitive disadvantages and surprise tax bills. Committee members generally expressed support for the bill and frustration with the Department of Revenue’s interpretations. Questions focused on monthly rates, the 2019 and 2025 rulings, and whether the tax treatment of campground sites differs from other rentals of land. No opposition testimony was presented. The hearing concluded without a vote or other formal action on the bill.

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• The RV Industry Association is the national trade association representing RV manufacturers and component
• model RVs.
• I am the owner of Tacoma RV Center, located in the 27th Legislative District.
• I'm the director of sales for RV Country.
• I own Camper's Choice RV, which is located in the 20th Legislative District.

Bills: SB5839, SB5824, SB5864, SB6032

Keywords: county authority, transportation, ferry district, infrastructure, government powers, fifth-wheel, travel trailers, vehicle regulation, state law, motor vehicle, insurance verification, automobile regulation, state compliance, traffic safety, highway safety, load limits, 904, all

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• The RV Industry Association is the national trade association, which represents RV manufacturers and
• model RVs.
• I am the owner of Tacoma RV Center, located in the 27th Legislative District.
• I'm the director of sales for RV Country.
• I own Camper's Choice RV, which is located in the 20th Legislative District.

Summary: The committee began with a work session on transportation planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Western Washington. April Putney of the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee described the event as a statewide, 39-day tournament with six Seattle group-stage matches, additional possible matches, fan zones across the state, and major transportation impacts centered in the Seattle area, including street closures, increased I-5 traffic, and heavy use of transit, shuttles, ferries, and active transportation. She said the goal is safe, seamless mobility with 80% of stadium attendees arriving by non-personal vehicle, and noted coordination with federal agencies on border crossings and security. WSDOT’s Travis Phelps outlined roughly $25.65 million in World Cup-related funding for tunnel maintenance, traffic operations, signage and digital messaging, public transit support, ferries, and related staffing and training, emphasizing use of existing staff, overtime, and current fleets rather than new hires or vehicles. Senators asked about border staffing and ferry capacity, and WSDOT said it would follow up on ferry staffing concerns. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. SB 5839 would remove the “passenger only” limitation for county ferry districts, allowing them to support vehicle ferries; supporters from Whatcom County and the Association of Counties said the change would help aging ferry systems, improve funding flexibility, and support essential island access, while some testimony was opposed. SB 6032 would amend the secure-your-load law to allow vehicles with mud, rocks, or debris on them to be covered instead of cleaned before being towed on paved highways; the sponsor and industry witnesses said it would save time and water for construction equipment operators, and the hearing closed with strong support and little opposition. SB 5824 would clarify how fifth-wheel travel trailers are measured, allowing up to 46 feet measured from the kingpin to the rear of the trailer; RV industry, dealer, and business groups supported it as a safety-neutral clarification that would align Washington with other states and improve competitiveness, and the hearing closed with overwhelming support. Finally, SB 5864 would create an online motor vehicle insurance verification system at the Department of Licensing, require insurers to provide policy data, and use the system at registration renewal beginning in 2029 after a pilot period. The sponsor and supporters from insurers and law enforcement said the bill would reduce uninsured driving, improve roadside verification, and lower costs shifted to insured drivers, while county auditors and vehicle subagents supported the policy but warned that implementation must be technically reliable and adequately funded so renewals are not slowed. The public hearing closed with substantial support and some operational concerns raised, and the committee adjourned after the final hearing.

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• It makes some RVs eligible for immediate destruction.
• Destroying RV homes doesn't solve homelessness, and for many people living in RV homes, it will remove
• For these survivors, a locked RV provides a vital sense of safety that a sidewalk cannot.
• The demand for RV housing exists because affordable housing does not.
• We're getting people out of inoperable RVs and into affordable housing.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met and first took up AB 1091 on consent, which passed without discussion. The committee then heard AB 647 by Assemblymember Gonzalez, a cleanup/clarifying bill related to last year’s AB 630 pilot program for Los Angeles and Alameda Counties allowing local agencies to dispose of low-value, inoperable RVs that are public safety or environmental hazards. The author and supporters said the bill would clarify which local jurisdictions can use the pilot and help address abandoned RVs, while opponents argued it was a premature expansion that could destroy people’s only shelter and create a patchwork of local rules. Despite the opposition, the bill was approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1421, which would create a research and information process around California’s long-term transportation funding challenges and possible road user charge or mileage-based funding options. The author and sponsor argued that declining gas-tax revenue from more fuel-efficient and zero-emission vehicles is making the system less stable and less equitable, and that the bill would support a transparent, research-driven transition without imposing a new tax. Many local government, labor, business, and industry groups testified in support, while no opposition speakers came forward during the hearing. Members raised questions about equity, rural drivers, privacy, double taxation, and whether any future revenue would be dedicated to transportation infrastructure; the author said the bill was intended to inform future decisions, not set a tax policy now. AB 1421 passed on a 12-1 vote and was re-referred to Appropriations, and the committee then adjourned.

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• It makes some RVs eligible for immediate destruction.
• Destroying RV homes doesn't solve homelessness, and for many people living in RV homes, it will remove
• For these survivors, a locked RV provides a vital sense of safety that a sidewalk cannot.
• The demand for RV housing exists because affordable housing does not.
• We're getting people out of inoperable RVs and into affordable housing.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met and first took up AB 1091 on consent, which was approved without discussion. The committee then heard AB 647 by Assemblymember Gonzalez, a cleanup bill to last year’s AB 630. The author and supporters, including a representative for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, said the bill would clarify which local agencies in Los Angeles and Alameda counties may use the RV disposal pilot program and extend the sunset so the pilot can be implemented as intended. Opposition from the Western Center on Law and Poverty and others argued the measure was premature, could expand the program too broadly, and could harm unhoused people who rely on RVs as shelter. The committee responded that the bill was technical in nature and focused on clarifying agency authority and extending the sunset. AB 647 passed on a do-pass basis and was re-referred to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1421, which would direct a study and information-gathering process on California’s long-term transportation funding options, including a possible road user charge or mileage-based system. The author said the bill is intended to create a transparent, research-driven process as gas tax revenues decline with the growth of fuel-efficient and zero-emission vehicles, and emphasized that it would not impose a new tax or fee. Supporters from Transportation California and a broad coalition of local government, labor, business, construction, and industry groups said the state faces a major funding shortfall and needs to plan now. Members raised questions about equity, rural drivers, double taxation, and whether any future revenue should be dedicated to transportation infrastructure. The author said the bill is meant to inform future decisions and committed to amendments to avoid double taxation concerns and to keep any new revenue focused on transportation infrastructure. After discussion, AB 1421 passed the committee on a do-pass basis and was re-referred to Appropriations, with one member voting no and two not voting. The committee then held the roll open briefly for add-ons, closed the votes, and adjourned.

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• It governs the pass-through of utility service by RV park owner to RV campers to ensure that the RV park
• It governs the pass-through of utility service by RV park owner to RV campers to ensure that the RV park
• It governs the pass-through of utility service by RV park owner to RV campers to ensure that the RV park
• It governs the pass-through of utility service by RV park owner to RV campers to ensure that the RV park
• Elwood could maybe talk about just how prevalent this is for RV parks, like how much are not RV parks

Bills: HF1606, HF3733, HF743, HF2627, HF4071

Keywords: nudification technology, image rights, privacy protection, sexual exploitation, cybersecurity, recreational camping, utility fees, electricity charges, consumer protection, energy policy, health insurance, insulin, step therapy, diabetes, patient care, prescription drugs, pet shops, animal welfare, dog sales, cat sales

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• RVs.
• People who live in their RVs.
• So the RV owner is already paying a personal property... It's the same principle. Right.
• So the RV owners are already paying a personal property tax, I assume, for the RV, right? Yes.
• Nothing else is taxed other than an RV.

Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency held a public hearing on House Bill 2809, sponsored by Representative Knight, which would exempt long-term RV campground stays of 30 consecutive days or more from state and local sales tax. Knight said the bill responds to a Department of Revenue ruling and is intended to treat long-term RV site rentals more like other long-term lodging, noting that many full-time RV users are effectively living in their units. Committee members asked about the tax treatment, the fiscal impact, and whether the bill was aimed at camping and campground stays generally; Knight and witnesses said the issue has created confusion for campground operators and customers. Supporters included the Missouri Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, Associated Industries of Missouri, and the Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association. They argued the Department of Revenue’s rulings have been inconsistent and have sometimes labeled campgrounds as places of amusement or recreation based on amenities or activities such as cornhole, karaoke, or nearby trails, leading to surprise tax bills and competitive disadvantages for some operators. Witnesses said a legislative fix is needed, that campgrounds operate on thin margins, and that the change would help Missouri remain competitive with other states. They also said long-term RV guests, including travel nurses and workers staying near Fort Leonard Wood, would benefit from the exemption. Committee members largely expressed support and frustration with the Department of Revenue’s interpretation, comparing campground sites to other long-term rentals and noting the lack of a clear standard. No one testified in opposition. The hearing concluded without a vote or other action on the bill.

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• Landlord and Tenant Act and the RV Long-Term Rental Space Act, respectively.
• RV and mobile home parks.
• RV and mobile home parks.
• What I'd like to do is live in an RV.' That's not what happens.
• So, you know, I've been wanting to buy an RV my whole life.

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and acted on multiple bills. HB 2192, a child influencer bill, would require compensation for minors featured in monetized content to be placed in trust, create a process for minors or adults to request takedown of content, and add restrictions on sexualized depictions of minors. The sponsor and Google supported it as model legislation; members raised questions about compliance, age 13 access to earnings, and removal rights at 18. It passed 9-0 with 2 present. HB 2501, an agency bill conforming Arizona’s appraisal management company definition to federal law, also passed unanimously 11-0. HB 2693, which revises bona fide association rules to allow self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements through statewide chambers or business leagues, passed 8-1 after an amendment; one member cited possible federal preemption in opposing it. HB 2010, the digital goods disclosure bill requiring clearer “buy/purchase” language and prorated refunds when access changes, passed unanimously after amendment, with supporters calling it a consumer protection measure and retailers warning about compliance burdens and possible preemption. The committee then considered HB 2279, which would exempt commercial river outfitters in Grand Canyon National Park from liability for injuries or deaths arising from inherent risks of river trips, while preserving liability for gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Supporters said it aligns Arizona with other western states and reflects existing federal oversight; opponents argued it could violate Arizona’s anti-abrogation clause and improperly define inherent risk. The bill passed 7-4. HB 2690, which would tighten unemployment insurance eligibility by requiring more work-search actions, weekly reporting, and pre-claim data cross-checks, drew strong opposition from advocates who said it would add red tape and harm eligible claimants; supporters said it would reduce fraud and encourage work. It passed 7-4. HB 2310, clarifying that qualified marketplace contractor agreements may be terminated unilaterally by the contractor, passed 10-0. The committee also approved HB 2555, requiring retail businesses with physical locations to accept cash for purchases of $100 or less and prohibiting cash fees, after an amendment exempting rentals and mobile home vendors; supporters emphasized access for unbanked consumers and small purchases, while one member objected that businesses should self-govern. It passed 10-0. HB 2199, which requires RV park managers to complete education on landlord-tenant laws similar to mobile home park managers, passed 7-0 with 3 present after testimony from homeowner advocates and park groups in support. Finally, HB 2459 was introduced at the end of the meeting; it would allow landlords to pass through utility charges actually imposed by providers and add an administrative fee for submetering, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or a vote on that bill.

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• Would that be considered an RV park? It's kind of like a mixed-use.
• It's also the standard used by national RV manufacturer and campground associations.
• parks and define RV parks in statute.
• Trust me, appraisal districts love RV parks.
• As I stated earlier, NFPA 1194 would be the upper standard for RV parks.

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

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• well as a number of other RV dealers across the state.
• The RV industry in Washington has been in a steady decline for the last five years, and RV dealers are
• In addition, a one-year delay would allow for RV dealers to get further clarity.
• well as a number of other RV dealers across the state.
• RV industry in Washington has been in a steady decline for the last five years, and RV dealers are concerned

Bills: SB6352

Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, resources, funding, state law, 904, all

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• The bill supports business growth, tourism, and economic development while ensuring that RV parks and
• Would that, is that considered an RV park?
• It's also the standard used by national RV manufacturer and campground associations as well.
• And trust me, appraisal districts love RV parks.
• As I stated earlier, 1194 would be the upper standard of RV parks.

Bills: HB24

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

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• RV and mobile home parks.
• So this bill fixes that so that RV park managers are also receiving education.
• What I'd like to do is live in an RV. That's not what happens.
• So, you know, I've been wanting to buy an RV my whole life.
• So, you know, I've been wanting to buy an RV my whole life.

Bills: HB2010, HB2192, HB2199, HB2279, HB2310, HB2459, HB2501, HB2555, HB2690, HB2693

Keywords: digital goods, advertising, ownership, license, consumer protection, refund policies, streaming services, minors, content creators, online platforms, compensation, trust accounts, child protection, video content, privacy, employment, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, landlord tenant laws, tenant rights