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• If we can get a report, we not right now, don't need it right now.
• If we can get a report, we not right now, don't need it right now. Mr.
• Simiglia for the Medicaid fraud overview. Thank you, sir. Mr.
• Medicaid fraud?
• Thanks for your report.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund. Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion. The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.

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• will report the amendment. will report the amendment.
• will report the amendment. will report the amendment.
• will report the amendment. will report the amendment.
• The clerk will report the the desk. The clerk will report the amendment.
• We have seen a lot of fraud.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And then lines 1.3 to 1.8 all pertain to the fraud restitution fund.
• And then lines 1.3 to 1.8 all pertain to the fraud restitution fund.
• um 1.8 um all pertain to the uh fraud um 1.8 um all pertain to the uh fraud restitution<00:16:10.519
• And we know that is on the low end, because when people are scammed, they often don't even report the
• to the attorney general's reporting to the attorney general's reporting requirements<00:23:51.360

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um the bill getting reports on it.
• And finally, with section seven, requiring mark reporting, new language would require that if a report
• is the mark reporting center. That's it. is the mark reporting center. That's it.
• And it reporting and staff training.
• ,<02:36:29.760> but absolutely we're aware about fraud, but absolutely we're aware about fraud

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:10:34.680> the enables us to do is just report the enables us to do is just report the
• > not<00:21:29.960> reports<00:21:30.400> that our OA reports they are not reports
• You know, a 40-page report—I've seen 140-page reports that I take weeks to dig through.
• You know, a 40-page report—I've seen 140-page reports that I take weeks to dig through.
• Thanks for the report.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate File 563, a bill to change the board makeup of the Northern Koochiching Area Sanitary District. Senator Hild said the proposal had been heard the previous year and had broad support from local officials and stakeholders. Cali Briggs, the district’s executive director, explained that the board structure no longer reflected current populations and sewer service patterns: International Falls now holds six of eight seats after earlier consolidations, while East Koochiching has grown through sewer expansions and should receive additional representation. The bill would reduce the board to seven members, with International Falls having three seats, East Koochiching two, Rainier one, and one at-large member chosen by the board. The committee raised no substantive objections, and Senator Gustafson moved the bill to pass and go to general orders; the motion prevailed. Members then briefly joked about the topic and moved on to an overview from the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall described the office as a nonpartisan legislative branch agency serving both chambers, with a mission of strengthening oversight, promoting accountability, and producing objective, useful reports. She outlined the office’s structure, including financial audits, program evaluations, and a growing special reviews unit, and explained the Legislative Audit Commission’s role in appointing the auditor and selecting program evaluation topics. Randall also emphasized the office’s broad access to records and data, its independence, and its responsibility to protect nonpublic information. Randall answered questions about the office’s authority over entities such as the University of Minnesota, explaining that OLA has audit authority there but often relies on the university’s internal audit function and can also conduct special reviews and program evaluations. She noted that public employees are required to cooperate and that subpoenas are available if needed, though the office prefers to maintain cooperative relationships. Special Reviews Director Katherine Tyson then described how her unit handles complaints and allegations involving misuse of public funds, data, or noncompliance with law, including preliminary assessments, communications with complainants and agencies, and deeper reviews when warranted. She said allegations and reports have increased steadily, with 481 received from 2020 through 2024 and nearly 10 per week on average last year, contributing to a heavier workload for her small team.

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• meals and rooms tax reports came out. meals and rooms tax reports came out.
• certain fraud and misuse. certain fraud and misuse.
• >> No, never said fraud and misuse, sir. >> No, never said fraud and misuse, sir.
• <02:56:38.160> elements make certain that the reporting elements make certain that the reporting
• <03:13:02.319> on Assistance Commission that reports on Assistance Commission that reports

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, everything we can to prevent fraud.
• into college, um, there was a reported into college, um, there was a reported 12,948 12,948 12,948
• then we have $9 billion worth of fraud. then we have $9 billion worth of fraud.
• <01:04:11.200> of federal law related to uh reporting of federal law related to uh reporting
• <01:31:08.960> students the faculty surveyed reported students the faculty surveyed reported

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• Our friends at the Missouri Chamber have shown that 80% of their businesses covered report a savings
• And the Ohio Chamber reports 25% average health plan savings.
• in Arizona in 2019, there was a whole lot of problems about it, and there was the whole problem of fraud
• Just any kind of reports on how it's actually working as opposed to the incredible concerns that were
• have a poor track record, was another quote, both in terms of insolvency and also, unfortunately, fraud

Bills: HB2089, HB2090, HB2092, HB2120, HB2138, HB2173, HB2273, HB2693, HB2786

Keywords: retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met to consider several bills and two Arizona State Retirement System nominees. It first passed House Bill 2173, which allows taxpayers and tax officers to communicate electronically about proposed property tax corrections or claims, with an acknowledgement required when responses are sent electronically. The committee then recommended confirmation of Thomas J. Connolly and Charles Essex to the ASRS Board, both receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support after brief introductions and no substantive opposition. The committee next approved several ASRS-related bills: House Bill 2089 clarifies that the ASRS health insurance premium subsidy applies only when coverage is not already subsidized; House Bill 2090 changes the disability definition tied to long-term disability benefits by removing the requirement that the 24 months occur within a five-year period; and House Bill 2092 shifts the 30-day waiver window for certain members age 65 or older from the date of hire to the date they become eligible to participate. All three passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes. The committee also passed House Bill 2120, with a technical amendment, allowing Social Security Administration disability determination letters to be used to certify eligibility for the property tax exemption for persons with disabilities. House Bill 2693 drew the most debate. It revises Arizona’s bona fide association health plan and multiple employer welfare arrangement provisions to align with ERISA rather than the rescinded 2018 federal AHP rule, and an amendment added a feasibility study by the Arizona Department of Administration on state employee and school district health plans. Supporters argued the bill would expand affordable, voluntary coverage options for small businesses and increase buying power; opponents raised concerns about consumer protections, preexisting conditions, and the history of association health plans. The committee ultimately passed the bill as amended on a 5-1 vote. Later, the committee passed House Bill 2138, which clarifies that workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters traveling directly to or from work applies to state, municipal, fire district, and fire authority firefighters. It also passed House Bill 2273, a one-time $300 income tax rebate for certain Pinal County residents funded from remaining escrowed transportation-related monies; members discussed whether the remaining funds should instead be directed to roads, but the bill advanced on a 3-2 vote. Finally, House Bill 2786 passed unanimously, exempting rental income from required college textbooks from transaction privilege tax under the personal property rental classification.

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• The Appropriations Committee report is passed. To the Education Committee report.
• We live in a world where a CNN report just reported a website with 62 million visits.
• report. All in favor say I. report. All in favor say I. >> I. >> I. >> I.
• Committee report. >> Perfect.
• appropriations committee report? appropriations committee report?

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from April 16, 2026, and then moved to announcements and introductions. Representative Woodro welcomed fifth grade students from Denver Academy and recognized his son Ari on his 12th birthday, leading the chamber in singing happy birthday. The House then agreed to take up a memorial out of order. Senate Joint Memorial 1, honoring the late Senator Faith Winter, was read at length and supported with remarks describing her legislative work on transportation, climate, paid family and medical leave, environmental justice, women’s leadership, and bipartisan efforts. Representative Wilford and others spoke emotionally about her public service and personal impact. The memorial was adopted on a 50-10 vote, with 15 excused, and Representatives Rutinel and Lindsay were listed as co-sponsors. The chamber then considered committee reports and special orders. The Appropriations Committee reported several bills favorably, and the majority leader moved a slate of bills to special order. House Bill 1317, creating a unified system of post-secondary talent development and a transition plan for workforce development programs, was amended in committee to remove travel reimbursements, clarify adult learners’ inclusion, adjust advisory committee membership, and preserve type one status for affected departments; it passed the House. Senate Bill 85, concerning military protection orders in domestic violence cases, also passed after Judiciary Committee amendments clarifying law enforcement database checks. Senate Bill 95, supporting victim survivors of certain crimes, passed Judiciary but drew floor opposition from several members who argued the bill’s jury-related provisions conflicted with confrontation rights and due process; despite those concerns, the bill advanced after further debate continued.

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• <00:15:09.920> um stairway apartment building report um stairway apartment building report
• And then it adds a new protection for public employees regarding reports of fraud, waste, and abuse,
• And then it adds a new protection for public employees regarding reports of fraud, waste, and abuse,
• We are okay with doing the report, and in fact I think there is benefit to doing the report if we have
• Um but as far as potentially report.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . considered the same, report the same considered the same, report the same with<00:36:41.440> the
• report. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. report. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
• . report. report.
• committee report of ought to pass. committee report of ought to pass.
• The report is adopted.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We track that data and we have to report on it.
• We didn't report every student.
• We have some reports that we can provide.
• And the fraud hotline is advertised. Okay.
• and agency reporting.

Summary: The meeting focused on Arkansas’s workforce development reorganization and a set of federal waiver requests intended to consolidate and streamline the state’s WIOA system. Commerce officials said the department has already centralized shared services, split the old workforce agency into reemployment and Arkansas Workforce Connections, and submitted a combined WIOA/Perkins state plan. They described nine waiver requests, including replacing local workforce boards with a single statewide board, creating one planning and accountability structure, allowing more flexible movement of funds across regions, easing the “last-dollar” requirement for training and supportive services, reducing required youth program elements, and allowing affiliate sites instead of mandatory comprehensive centers. Officials said the goal is to reduce administrative costs and redirect more money to training, supportive services, and employer-driven programs. Legislators raised concerns about rural representation, local employer relationships, and whether local offices would close. Commerce officials said local offices would remain open, some current staff could be rehired, and regional business councils would preserve local employer input. They said the current system is fragmented and expensive, with roughly $14 million in federal workforce funds flowing through local boards but only about $1.9 million spent on training and supportive services last year; they argued the reorganization could raise training spending to about $6 million to $7 million annually. Questions also addressed board composition, performance accountability, and how funds could be shifted between regions when needs change. The State Board of Workforce Development had approved the waiver package 11-3 before it was submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor. Members also discussed workforce access for people with disabilities, child care and transportation supports, and the role of Arkansas Launch, apprenticeships, and career and technical education. Officials said vocational rehabilitation now has better access to the state job board and that referrals and data-sharing with DHS and other partners still need improvement. Several legislators emphasized the need for training to align more closely with employer demand, especially in manufacturing, technology, health care, and rural areas. The committee also heard a brief overview of Workforce Pell, with staff explaining that the new federal short-term Pell option has narrow eligibility rules and may not fit many existing programs, including some CDL and CNA programs.

Transcript Highlights:

• And then he said, or if you want, you can file a fraud report, and then we'll look into it.
• said we don't even look at those reports said we don't even look at those reports we<00:30:44.320
• fraud report and then can file a uh a a fraud report and then we'll<00:31:00.960> look<00:31:
• <00:31:32.799> since reports since reports since 2013<00:31:34.720> and<00:31:35.080>
• I'm going to pull up the same report I'm going to pull up the same report you're<00:56:35.640>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Otherwise, thank you, Director Didan. fraud or misuse in incap fraud or misuse in incap um<00:33:23.559
• My in-home staff needed to report the incident and do the full incident report, report out the team for
• <00:59:09.200> Center Minnesota adult abuse Reporting Center Minnesota adult abuse Reporting
• > report and do the full incident report report and do the full incident report report out<00:
• <01:00:04.760> this mad at her staff for reporting this mad at her staff for reporting this

Bills: HF1662, HF2115, HF2159, HF1095, HF2160

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services

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• But SB 308 streamlines fiscal reporting for California community colleges by consolidating two closely
• related annual audit reports into one comprehensive report.
• Currently, community colleges are required to prepare and submit overlapping reports that often rely
• Are required to prepare and submit overlapping reports that often rely on the same information, but are
• California already has anti-steering laws and fraud laws, and it should be investigated and enforced

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Would you report any changes if it came with cost reductions?
• partners just yesterday ADP reported partners just yesterday ADP reported that<01:18:37.800>
• They wasted half a billion dollars in fraud.
• and we have the one-seat advantage right now, and we have a fraud prevention committee that fraud has
• and we have the one-seat advantage right now, and we have a fraud prevention committee that fraud has

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• which the clerk will report by title. which the clerk will report by title.
• number one printed in House Report number one printed in House Report 119-410. 119-410. 119-410.
• number five printed in House Report number five printed in House Report 119-410. 119-410. 119-410
• house on the state of the union reports house on the state of the union reports that<02:07:09.360
• >> The clerk will report the motion. >> The clerk will report the motion.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• and let's put a stop to this fraud. and let's put a stop to this fraud.
• spent 2.5 million dollars on this report spent 2.5 million dollars on this report that<01:32:50.600
• What was the intent of this report?
• What was the intent of this report?
• The contracts are fraud prevention.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, Sunset's other reports must be completed by January of the odd-numbered year.
• For example, a press report in 2018 resulted in the resignation of the CEO of Southwest Key.
• He reported this. To the management at the charter school, their response was to fire him.
• Our school districts are having to report.
• We, we, we would produce a report of every district. In your, in your, uh, area.

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• okay so does group and the audit report okay so does that<00:48:40.680> does<00:48:40.880>
• and all these snap and and snap fraud and all these other<00:54:00.240> things<00:54:00.480><
• We, as well, Senator, talked about the mandatory reporting.
• of EBT fraud.
• of EBT fraud.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard several gubernatorial nominations and appointments, beginning with Sunshine Cho and Barbara Tom for the Language Access Advisory Council. Both nominees said they stood on their written testimony and expressed interest in continuing to serve, and multiple organizations testified in strong support. No opposition or questions were raised on either nomination, and the committee moved on after hearing the testimony. The bulk of the meeting focused on GM 642, the nomination of Ryan Yamane to be Director of the Department of Human Services. Yamane gave an extensive opening statement describing his social work background, long public service career, and philosophy of compassionate, balanced leadership. He emphasized DHS’s role in helping people from keiki to kūpuna with dignity and support, and shared personal stories from disaster response and family-service work to illustrate his approach. Support testimony came from a wide range of state officials, agency directors, community organizations, health systems, advocacy groups, and former colleagues, who praised his leadership, problem-solving, communication skills, and empathy. One witness, Moani Kiala Katherine Tu Alun, testified in opposition, raising concerns about retaliation and safety issues affecting foster youth and alleging harmful treatment within Child Welfare Services. Another witness, Angela Melody Young, supported the nomination and said Yamane could help overcome barriers for vulnerable communities and improve DHS programs such as financial assistance, SNAP, and disability services. The committee also heard from DHS staff and related officials about the uncertainty surrounding possible federal funding and staffing cuts; Yamane said the department is gathering information, coordinating with Budget and Finance and federal partners, and preparing to prioritize services and adjust if federal changes affect programs. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.