This amendment clarifies that the Secretary’s discretion to set fees is bounded by the maximum amounts set forth in the statute.

Plain English Breakdown

The official status shows the amendment was stricken (removed) in the House on April 23, 2026, meaning it did not pass as written.

Amendment Limiting Fee-Setting Authority

This change makes it clear that a government official cannot charge more than the highest fee amount written in the law.

What This Bill Does

• Changes House Bill No. 400 by deleting line 48 and adding new words about limits under subsection (b).
• Clarifies that the Secretary's power to set fees is bounded by maximum amounts found in the statute.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Secretary who sets fees under this law

Terms To Know

Secretary

A government official with the power to set fee amounts.

Statute

The written law that sets rules and limits for fees.

Limits and Unknowns

• This amendment was removed from consideration in the House on April 23, 2026.
• Because it was stricken, this change did not become part of the final bill text shown here.
• The specific dollar amounts for fees are not listed in this document.

Official Summary Text

This amendment clarifies that the Secretary’s discretion to set fees is bounded by the maximum amounts set forth in the statute.

Current Bill Text

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Harris

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 400

AMEND House Bill No. 400 by deleting line 48 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof: “payable

pursuant to this subsection.

up to the limits under subsection (b) of this section.

”.

SYNOPSIS

This amendment clarifies that the Secretary’s discretion to set fees is bounded by the maximum amounts set forth in the statute.