Senate committee hears proposal for $5-per-day rental-car fee; industry split on who would pay The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on SB 522, a proposal to add a $5-per-day rental-car fee with at least 20% of receipts earmarked for tourism marketing (subject to appropriations). Sponsors and tourism groups said the fee could boost marketing; rental-car firms warned it would fall on Georgia residents and state agencies. The item was a hearing only; members requested fiscal follow-up.

Georgia's Senate is considering a controversial $5-per-day rental car fee that could fuel tourism marketing—but who will really pay the price?

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Department charges applicants $1,000 for investigation fees in licensing process Applicants must pay a $1,000 investigation fee when submitting license applications.

Alaska is charging applicants a hefty $1,000 just to investigate their license applications—find out why this fee could change everything!

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Minnesota board sets new fee structure for licenses and examinations Minnesota board specifies fees for licensing, renewals, and examinations to support operations.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2669 is shaking up the licensing landscape with new fees that could impact accessibility for future professionals—will it help or hinder?

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