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SB621 • 2025

Provides that new or increased fees adopted by state agencies do not become effective unless approved by the Legislative Assembly by law.

Provides that new or increased fees adopted by state agencies do not become effective unless approved by the Legislative Assembly by law.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that new fees or increased fees that an agency adopts have to be approved by the Legislative Assembly. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Provides that new or increased fees adopted by state agencies do not become effective unless approved by the Legislative Assembly by law.
Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Relating to: Relating to approval of state agency fees by Legislative Assembly; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee