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• Table, forming an enrollment fraud working group.
• I wanted to thank Senator Gustafson for her interest in enrollment fraud.
• This type of enrollment fraud is on the rise.
• </c><00:34:21.040><c> And</c> step for addressing a clear fraud.
• And step for addressing a clear fraud.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

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• and when are we not worried about fraud?
• and when are we not worried about fraud?
• and when are we not worried about fraud?
• and when are we not worried about fraud?
• </c> serve on on chair Robinson's fraud serve on on chair Robinson's fraud prevention<00:19:07.159><c

Bills: HF1277 , HF812 , HF457 , HF633

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

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• But like other areas with public benefits fraud, where there's an expansion of benefits and services,
• Just on Monday in the House Fraud Prevention Committee, House Fraud Prevention and Government Oversight
• And like other areas of fraud, the abusive practices of targeting vulnerable vets and their families
• But with an expansion of benefits comes an opportunity for both fraud and prosecution.
• We have seen a fraud alert from the Attorney General in the fall.

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> There's fraud all across our state. There's fraud all across our state.
• The big issue being the fraud that has faced our state.
• ><c> in</c><00:41:41.600><c> the</c> there any fraud concerns in the there any fraud concerns in the
• Folks, the house is on fire with fraud in this state.
• </c> with fraud in this state. with fraud in this state.

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 7 deals with medical assistance fraud and other theft.
• 16, 17, and 18, so we're now on what pages 31 through 36 have to do again with medical assistance fraud
• This also overlaps with the governor's package on anti-fraud proposals.
• revenue system continues to provide expected service levels, state revenues, and safeguards against fraud
• The support for tax processing also weakens our ability to prevent fraud and build trust to support the

Bills: HF2783

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• We've seen widespread and rampant fraud in this state in this process.
• If the goal is to decrease fraud, this helps protect our constituents against fraud.
• Are they committing fraud?
• The bill sponsor has asserted this bill is meant to address fraud.
• This is not about fraud.

Bills: HB 9 , HB 22 , HB 908 , HB 1392

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• ,</c> are solid and not vulnerable to fraud, are solid and not vulnerable to fraud, where<00:04:32.120
• All of that is allegations of fraud.
• </c><01:30:01.720><c> and</c> if there are any instances of fraud and if there are any instances of fraud
• And so, it was waste, fraud, and abuse that was happening.
• And so, it was waste, fraud, and abuse that was happening.

Bills: HF1767 , HF2068 , HF4725 , HF4637 , HF4638

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, lost to fraud is a dollar taken from taxpayers.
• To protect taxpayers, to enhance efficiency, and to reduce fraud.
• received over 15,000 individual reports about mail theft-related check fraud.
• It exacerbates check fraud.
• This will also strengthen law enforcement's ability to combat check fraud.

Bills: HR997 , HR517 , HR1152 , HB1491 , HR1155 , HR998 , HR1234

Keywords: House of Representatives, code of conduct, suspension of rules, time zone clocks, rules reform, legislative efficiency, hospital, healthcare, anniversary, Sisters of Mercy, community outreach, American cowboy, cattle trails, historical recognition, 250th anniversary, cultural heritage, economic impact, tourism, agriculture, disaster relief

Transcript Highlights:

• There's another $9 billion in fraud that we are finding in the fraud committee.
• There's another $9 billion in fraud that we are finding in the fraud committee.
• There's another $9 billion in fraud that we are finding in the fraud committee.
• There's another $9 billion in fraud that we are finding in the fraud committee.
• There's another $9 billion in fraud that we are finding in the fraud committee.

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• </c> to our insurance fraud division. to our insurance fraud division.
• We protect Kentuckians from scams and fraud. We recognize gold and silver as real money.
• And then a requirement for licensees to adopt anti-fraud and information security policy.
• And then a requirement for licensees to adopt anti-fraud and information security policy.
• anti-fraud and information security<01:15:00.880><c> policy.

Summary: The committee met in a special-called session of the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance and first took up three Department of Insurance regulations tied to House Bill 256, the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program: 806 KAR 22:00, 22:10, and 22:20. Commissioner Sharon Clark said the program would provide $5 million in grants to help homeowners strengthen roofs, with regulations covering eligibility and operations, contractors and evaluators, and reinspections in cases of suspected fraud. A committee substitute to 806 KAR 22:10 was explained as a technical correction to conform to the statutory preference for in-state contractors and evaluators. Representative Hampton moved and Representative Rudy seconded approval of the substitute, and it was adopted by voice vote; the amended regulations were then reviewed. Clark also said the grant money would be distributed statewide rather than targeted to storm-prone areas. The committee then heard an update from Commissioner Clark on mental health parity in response to questions from Representative Pollock. Clark said the department reviews insurer filings and conducts market conduct examinations, but does not have authority over provider reimbursement rates or to require providers to join insurer networks. She said complaints are investigated and, when needed, teams review claims and data on site to check compliance with parity requirements. No action was taken on that discussion. After approving the November 4 meeting minutes, the committee heard testimony on a proposed PIP reform package from Representative Josh Bray, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and State Farm. Supporters said the bill would apply the workers’ compensation fee schedule to most PIP medical claims, keep the $10,000 PIP limit in place while stretching benefits further, reduce balance billing, modernize benefit amounts, and address fraud and delayed billing. They noted hospitals would be exempt from the fee schedule, while hospital-based physical therapy would be included, and said the compromise reflected negotiations among stakeholders. Some members questioned whether exempting hospitals undercut the bill’s purpose and asked about possible rate effects; proponents said they had not done a rate analysis and that the bill could lead to more treatments within the existing PIP limit. No vote was taken on the PIP proposal during this meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• We've seen widespread and rampant fraud. Integrity.
• So if the goal is to decrease fraud, this helps protect our constituents against fraud.
• Again, we saw widespread fraud this past cycle.
• This is not about fraud.
• So it is not about fraud. It's about letting our citizens..." "So it is not about fraud.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Walton County Deputy Will May, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for April 3, 2025 was adopted, and CS/HB 947 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, mostly reviser and technical measures, with several companion Senate bills substituted and passed: SB 36 (Florida statutes adoption act), SB 42 (general reviser’s bill), SB 40 (deleting inoperative statutory provisions), and SB 38 (renaming references from the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services to the Division of Criminal Investigations). All of those passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The House also passed HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders, requiring clerks to electronically send certain petitions, notices, summonses, and orders within six hours, including Baker Act, Marchman Act, and risk protection order documents. Members discussed whether judges needed to direct transmission and whether there were fail-safes if clerks did not comply. HB 615, on electronic delivery of notices between landlords and tenants, was amended to strengthen tenant protections and passed 108-0. HB 655 establishing a regulatory framework for pet insurance, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements, and HB 1145 on workforce education also passed, with HB 1145 receiving 100 yeas and 4 nays. HB 649, removing the paper supervised protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists, passed 77-30 after structured debate. A major portion of the meeting focused on CS/HB 1205, which would significantly revise Florida’s citizen initiative process. The bill adds a $1 million bond requirement after 25% of required signatures are collected, requires petition handlers to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, imposes background checks and training for paid circulators, shortens petition turn-in deadlines to 10 days, increases penalties, adds signature revocation notices, and creates additional criminal penalties and enforcement provisions. Supporters argued the changes were needed to address fraud and protect petition integrity; opponents said the bill would burden First Amendment activity and make citizen-led amendments much harder to qualify. Numerous amendments were offered, including proposals to remove sensitive personal information from petition forms, soften deadlines and penalties, change validation thresholds, and alter the estimating conference process; most failed, though one amendment clarifying who pays for background checks was adopted. The transcript ends during continued debate on an amendment to strike most of the bill and prohibit public funds from being used to advocate for or against constitutional amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

• So there's fraud pretty much everywhere. I mean, we can go right down the line.
• And this is a place where I'll guarantee you, within a year, you would see fraud.
• And this is a place where I'll guarantee you, within a year, you would see fraud.
• I will just say we all are very concerned about fraud.
• There's a fraud going there.

Summary: The Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard presentations on several bills, beginning without a quorum and later taking up the measures once a quorum was established. AB 2531 by Assemblymember Irwin would expand California’s uncompensated care grant program so veterans whose federal health coverage does not include abortion services can access abortion care, and would require CalVet to link to abortion.ca.gov. Supporters, including Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Equality California, and Reproductive Freedom for All California, said the bill responds to federal restrictions on VA abortion care; opposition from the California Family Council argued it used taxpayer dollars to promote abortion and raised concerns about incomplete information and fraud. Committee members also questioned the bill’s use of “self-identify” for veteran status and the funding structure, with the author indicating openness to looking at proof-of-veteran options. AB 2054 by Assemblymember Gibson would update California’s paid family leave rules so relatives of military service members can qualify when those members are activated for state emergencies, disaster response, or other domestic duties, not just overseas deployment. The Department of Defense sponsored the bill, and Navy Region Southwest testified in support, saying it would improve stability for military families and reflect modern service demands. Members praised the bill and noted recent National Guard deployments for fires as an example of the gap it addresses. AB 2219, the Faster Service for Veterans Act, by Chair Schiavo, would require county veterans service officer vacancies to be filled within 12 months, set accreditation timelines, expand training and public awareness, create a statewide work queue, improve data collection, and require periodic reporting and a unified satisfaction survey. The California Association of County Veterans Service Officers supported the bill, saying it would improve timeliness, accountability, and resource planning. After discussion, the committee voted to pass all of the bills and move them to the next committees: the consent calendar bills AB 1702, AB 1765, AB 2203, and AB 2467 were approved 8-0; AB 2054 passed 8-0 and was re-referred to Insurance; AB 2219 passed 8-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations; and AB 2531 passed 6-2 and was re-referred to Appropriations.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's not a budget year, but we can pass good policy on combating fraud in the state of Minnesota.
• It's not a budget year, but we can pass good policy on combating fraud in the state of Minnesota.
• And we have over a dozen proposals that we have put forward to try to combat fraud, which is taking away
• , which is taking away the dollars fraud, which is taking away the dollars that<00:15:02.400><c> are<
• </c> Republicans to get serious about fraud Republicans to get serious about fraud and<00:15:08.160><

Transcript Highlights:

• And frankly, that's probably a bigger conversation than just the fraud.
• And if there are places of waste, fraud, and abuse... ...let's fix it.
• going on to illegitimate ones, if there is fraud going on?
• They deserve investigation because if there is fraud, if there is criminal activity, there should be
• You could even say anger at the way that's sort of indifference to potential waste, potential fraud,

Summary: House and Senate Republican leaders held a media availability on the second day of the 60-day legislative session, reacting to Governor Ferguson’s State of the State address and outlining their priorities. They said the top issue is affordability, and argued the governor and Democratic majority are responding with more taxes, regulation, and government spending rather than restraint. They criticized the prospect of a state income tax, calling it unconstitutional, politically unpopular, and likely to expand beyond high earners over time. They also said the state should avoid raiding the rainy day fund and instead look for savings through tighter budget management, reduced middle management, and a focus on core services. The leaders also discussed public safety, immigration enforcement, child care oversight, transportation, housing, and the Climate Commitment Act. On immigration, they said law enforcement coordination is essential and criticized mixed messages from state leaders about federal enforcement and sheriffs. On child care, they said allegations of fraud in subsidy programs should be investigated through audits and oversight, and rejected the idea that looking for fraud is offensive to honest providers. They said there is some bipartisan agreement on using Climate Commitment Act revenue for the Working Families Tax Credit, transportation, and wildfire prevention, but argued the tax itself is regressive and should be redirected to better uses. On the budget, Republicans said the current deficit will not be solved by a future income tax and that the state will likely need spending cuts or savings. They said there is some limited agreement with moderate Democrats against further tax increases and against using the rainy day fund as a first step. On housing and transportation, they said the real solutions are permitting reform, changes to the Growth Management Act and energy code, and more stable transportation funding, rather than more state spending on affordable housing or piecemeal fees. No votes were taken, and the event ended as a press availability with questions from reporters.

Transcript Highlights:

• We see most of the fraud in these.
• fraud as it relates to homeowners claims.
• Gloriosa was saying there's a lot of fraud, it's like the gateway to the opening part of fraud, and I
• And as you have heard, insurance fraud does contribute.
• But at the end of the day, we know that there's a lot of fraud, and a lot of that fraud is the guys that

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 267, which would change the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors by adjusting appointment qualifications, term limits, and nomination procedures. Vice Chair Thomas explained the bill was meant to address the lack of nominations from existing entities and to allow the governor more flexibility, especially in smaller districts. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported HB 267 favorably. The committee then considered House Bill 478 on utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill, as amended, requires utilities to clearly label reimbursements on customer bills and sets a deadline for issuing refunds. After discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee changed the reimbursement timeline from 45 days to 90 days and clarified that the bill would not interfere with larger settlement or regulatory credits. HB 478 was then reported favorably as amended. The longest discussion centered on House Bill 924, a consumer protection measure aimed at contractors who solicit residential property owners after declared disasters. The author said the bill was intended to curb predatory storm-chasing and fraudulent insurance-related practices, while still allowing emergency mitigation work. The committee adopted technical amendments and then a conceptual amendment shortening the catastrophe response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split: the Insurance Commissioner and some roofing industry witnesses supported the bill as a way to deter fraud, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses, limit legitimate door-to-door work, and not solve enforcement problems. The bill remained under consideration after extensive testimony and public comment.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's all on top of the outright fraud that often takes place, including with the secondary markets
• Third, evidence from other jurisdictions shows that resale restrictions increase fraud.
• </c> situations in which there is fraud. situations in which there is fraud.
• They push legitimate resale activity underground, where fraud thrives. The U.S.
• </c> activity underground where fraud activity underground where fraud thrives.<00:34:15.440><c> The<

Transcript Highlights:

• Thanks. some testimony uh with some fraud uh some testimony uh with some fraud uh action.<00:57:13.920
• </c> veterans and their survivors from fraud veterans and their survivors from fraud is<01:05:15.039>
• ,</c> going to be perfect to stop the fraud, going to be perfect to stop the fraud, so<01:07:22.880><
• </c> proposes that they like fraud. proposes that they like fraud.
• > to</c> billions of fraud, dollars of fraud to billions of fraud, dollars of fraud to go<01:18:23.280

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting of the session with member introductions and a statement from the chair that veterans issues would remain distinct and receive separate attention. The first item was an update on the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum at Camp Ripley from Executive Director Randall Dietrich. He said the museum has operated for nearly 50 years, has outgrown its current space, and is building a new 40,000-square-foot facility with $32 million in state support plus several million more in private funding. He described construction progress, planned exhibits including restored military artifacts and the USS Ward gun, and said the museum is scheduled to open on September 12. In response to Senator Kunish, Dietrich said the museum is actively incorporating stories and flags representing women, tribal nations, and other underrepresented groups, including 11 tribal flags at the entrance, and is working to integrate those stories throughout the galleries rather than isolating them. The committee then received an update from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs on the veterans suicide prevention plan from Rachel Johnson, Veterans Committee Health Director, with John Kelly later answering questions on department impacts. Johnson said the plan is a coordinated statewide framework built with legislative support, expanding regional coordinators, veteran health navigators, data analytics, and community partnerships, including a suicide mortality review pilot in Hennepin County. She said Minnesota loses about 100 veterans a year to suicide, that firearms remain the primary mechanism, and that prevention must address community connection, economic stability, and access to care, not just clinical treatment. She also said the plan aligns with state and federal strategies and is intended as a living roadmap. In response to questions, Johnson said the department is exploring data-sharing policy issues, has not seen a direct financial impact from federal VA staffing changes, and is tracking federal proposals affecting VA advisory groups. She also said 988 data is available in general but more Minnesota-specific data on the veteran option is still being gathered. Members asked follow-up questions about trends in veteran suicide, the role of families in identifying warning signs, and the Hennepin County mortality review pilot. Johnson said the annual number has remained around 100 for about 15 years, with a dip in 2024 and a return to that level in 2025, and that the Hennepin County pilot was chosen because it offers a manageable geography and existing coalition work, with an initial review expected by May or June. The final item began a presentation from the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers. Legislative chair Larry Fonder said the group’s priorities are protecting veterans from fraud and modernizing the property tax benefit for disabled veterans, but the presentation would focus on educating the committee about the role, training, certification, and accountability of county veteran service officers. President Tom Anderson, the Winona County VSO and a Navy veteran, began describing his background and office staffing when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• Are we taking apart the budget and finding out where this fraud is?
• </c> while while enabling all sorts of fraud while while enabling all sorts of fraud and<01:54:36.719
• </c> root out fraud. root out fraud.
• there's alleged fraud or even is<02:00:29.840><c> fraud</c><02:00:30.159><c> and</c><02:00:30.400><c
• Not the department that is committing the fraud.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><03:13:26.720><c> that</c> fraud in unemployment benefits that fraud in unemployment benefits that
• , significant fraud of serious fraud, significant fraud of taxpayer<03:15:46.239><c> funds</c><03:15:
• </c><03:19:19.520><c> The</c> detect fraud, including audits. The detect fraud, including audits.
• and identity theft. growing ED fraud scandal to buy weapons. growing ED fraud scandal to buy weapons
• </c> ...not to mention community college fraud and fraud basically everywhere you look throughout the

Bills: HB5184

Keywords: manufactured housing, manufactured homes, mobile homes, affordable housing, energy efficiency, energy conservation standards, Department of Energy, HUD, Housing and Urban Development, preemption, factory-built housing, climate zones, life-cycle cost, payback period, building standards, housing affordability, energy rule rollback, federal standards, home prices, construction costs

Transcript Highlights:

• understand, I served on the Attorney General's task force on employer misclassification fraud, where
• broadly just to misclassification fraud broadly just to help<00:08:59.560><c> the</c><00:08:59.680><
• </c> to this type of misclassification fraud to this type of misclassification fraud um<00:09:20.120>
• </c><00:09:43.200><c> in</c> enforce Mis classification fraud in enforce Mis classification fraud in
• misclassification fraud um again on<00:10:45.560><c> misclassification</c><00:10:46.360><c> fraud</c

Committee: Senate Taxes