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• <00:50:29.920> dementia<00:50:30.880> in develop a toolkit to detect dementia in develop
• a toolkit to detect dementia in their<00:50:31.720> populations<00:50:32.720> so<00:50
• We want to develop cognitive screening and behavioral screening tools that would detect dementia even
• ><00:53:35.520> dementia<00:53:36.079> even<00:53:36.400> earlier that would detect
• dementia even earlier that would detect dementia even earlier on<00:53:38.040> in<00:53:38.440

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The smoke detection matters. The layout of the building matters.
• They have a commercial fire alarm system, early detection, early warning.
• But if you change the egress and make good detection, you can make a safe situation.
• But if you change the egress and make good detection, you can make a safe situation.
• So as long as the detection is good and it notifies throughout, much like hopefully it's in your own

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The last administration took a pass on rooting out fraud in these programs.
• As I said, we will have a zero-tolerance policy toward fraud, but also toward waste and abuse.
• He did not freeze programs that had waste, fraud, and abuse; he froze all programs.
• I realize the balance is difficult because you have to avoid fraud, and there was massive fraud in...
• Let me ask you just about fraud and waste and abuse, and you've talked about this some.

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• We need to stop fraud.
• We need to stop fraud.
• Fraud, obviously, is a huge issue here in the state of Minnesota that we will continue focusing on.
• <00:08:48.000> or the any sort of committee fraud or the any sort of committee fraud or otherwise
• <00:09:11.600> obviously going to have to be done fraud obviously going to have to be done

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the ongoing Minnesota House standoff, saying Democrats had still not returned to the chamber and that no meaningful progress had been made toward a power-sharing deal. They rejected claims by Rep. Hortman that the sides were closer to an agreement, saying the same proposal had been offered for about 15 days and that any deal would first require Democrats to “show up to work.” Republicans also said they were open to written negotiations on a tie arrangement, but only if the terms were new and acceptable to both sides. The discussion focused heavily on the consequences of the absent Democrats and the Republicans’ efforts to keep legislative work moving. GOP members said they were still meeting with constituents, discussing bill ideas, and preparing work on capital investment, roads, bridges, wastewater, school funding, and budget issues. They emphasized priorities such as stopping fraud, improving reading outcomes, public safety, and limiting taxes and wasteful spending, while also saying agencies had previously been told not to attend Republican-led committee hearings and that they hoped those meetings could resume. Republicans also addressed questions about pay and per diem, saying members were still receiving legislative salary but not per diem and arguing that lawmakers who do not show up should face penalties, including loss of pay. They said such penalties would need to be authorized by the Rules Committee. On other matters, they said there was nothing new to announce on possible legal action, they had not yet fully reviewed the president’s funding freeze, and they were open to meeting again with Rep. Hortman, including at 3:30 the next day.

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• No one here accepts fraud at all. We are all against fraud.
• <00:19:58.880> that news stories about all the fraud that news stories about all the fraud
• legislation that is going to stop fraud legislation that is going to stop fraud it's<00:20:41.520
• have to be able to first stop fraud have to be able to first stop fraud before<00:20:50.720>
• In those allegations of fraud.

Bills: HF3379

Keywords: housing stabilization, disability services, predatory funding, provider requirements, housing accessibility, 1183, house

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• We even have SNAP fraud cases here in Minnesota that have led to convictions.
• We even have SNAP fraud cases here in Minnesota that have led to convictions.
• We even have SNAP fraud cases here in Minnesota that have led to convictions.
• I understand the fraud concern, of course.
• the the fraud concern, of course. the the fraud concern, of course.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These are victims of people who were convicted of fraud and then had no resources.
• <00:44:10.920> and<00:44:11.040> fraud spent nearly 10 years in fraud and fraud spent
• nearly 10 years in fraud and fraud prevention<00:44:12.240> yes<00:44:12.760> uh<00:44
• I had to estimate fraud losses.
• <00:56:21.520> against publicly um as committing fraud against publicly um as committing fraud

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One just has some headlines for some deed fraud bills, or deed fraud that has occurred in Arizona.
• One just has some headlines for some deed fraud bills, or deed fraud that has occurred in Arizona.
• In the last two years, we had 300 complaints regarding real estate fraud.
• It's a classic battle between customer service and fraud prevention.
• I've personally witnessed the devastation caused by deed fraud.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard HB 2842, a deed-fraud prevention bill that would create an early alert system for property owners when escrow is opened on their property. The sponsor and several witnesses, including a victim, an Attorney General investigator, and the Department of Real Estate commissioner, described widespread deed fraud and said the bill would provide proactive notice before a fraudulent transfer is completed. The committee adopted the Blackman amendment shifting the reporting entity from DIFI to the State Real Estate Department, then passed the bill with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. Members then considered HB 2667, which would require recipients of state first-time homebuyer or down payment assistance programs to be Arizona residents for two years and to occupy the home as a primary residence for two years, while barring out-of-state investors from using the homes as rentals. The sponsor said the bill was intended to help younger Arizonans and keep assistance focused on residents invested in the state. Opponents and other members raised concerns that the bill could conflict with existing federal and lender requirements and could reduce participation in local down payment programs; after discussion, the committee passed the bill 4-3. HB 2020 was heard next and would reduce certain school-disruption offenses to a class 1 misdemeanor for minors and narrow the definition of interference with an educational institution. The sponsor and a parent described a case in which a student was charged too harshly after a school altercation, while a public commenter urged case-by-case discretion and warned against saddling children with felonies. The committee passed the bill 4-3. The committee also advanced HB 2793, which streamlines annexation procedures for single-owner annexations and updates notice rules, including electronic newspaper publication. After adopting two amendments, members passed it 4-3. HB 2327, which allows eligible individuals to restrict public access to certain identifying information held by county recorders, assessors, and treasurers, passed unanimously. HB 2858, creating a 1% Arizona-bidder preference in certain state procurement ties, also passed unanimously after amendment. HB 2660, which adds procedural protections and oversight for health profession licensing board actions, passed 4-2 after testimony from the sponsor and a physician who said board actions had chilled speech and due process. Finally, HB 2063, appropriating $1.5 million for the Independent Correctional Oversight Office, passed unanimously after strong support from oversight advocates and former corrections stakeholders, and HB 2681, extending civil-service appeal deadlines from 10 calendar days to 10 business days, also passed unanimously. The committee then discussed HB 2812, which would raise the sick-leave payout cap for retiring state employees from $30,000 to $57,000; witnesses supported the increase and members began discussing a possible amendment to allow retirees to transfer the payout into a health savings arrangement, but the transcript ends before final action on that bill.

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• enhance its ability to investigate fraud.
• traditional financial crimes, wage theft, insurance fraud, and then state program fraud.
• situations when they do commit fraud. situations when they do commit fraud.
• rampant fraud? Superintendent Evans. rampant fraud? Superintendent Evans.
• emerging types of fraud. emerging types of fraud.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Alarmingly... ...to protect seniors from scams and fraud in our state.
• In 2023 alone, Nevada seniors lost over $113 million because of fraud.
• And just in my memory, over a million dollars in those fraud-type crimes.
• , and the median fraud loss was about $649.
• , and the median fraud loss was about $649.

Bills: SB60, SB85, SB323

Keywords: elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication

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• Put simply, we all suffer the cost of misclassification fraud.
• Misclassification fraud in 2019, again.
• 26.279> a note that misclassification fraud is a note that misclassification fraud is a problem
• <00:14:54.240> we accountable for dealing with fraud we accountable for dealing with fraud
• misclassification and insurance fraud misclassification and insurance fraud the<00:26:26.240>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• fraud in Minnesota's EIDBI program. fraud in Minnesota's EIDBI program.
• So, another anti-fraud provision.
• integrity and minimize fraud. integrity and minimize fraud.
• No fraud. You can resume."
• No<02:10:46.640> fraud.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• what we should be talking about and we should always be working to sort out and eliminate waste and fraud
• But if the administration is serious about combating waste and fraud, then the president would not have
• I mean we've seen all the waste fraud and abuse that you've documented so what's the point of having
• As a result of the Musk power grab, slash and trash agencies in the name of eliminating waste, fraud
• That's waste and fraud, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

Keywords: fiscal responsibility, government waste, foreign aid, funding resolution, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed government spending and foreign aid, with a particular emphasis on perceived wasteful expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a funding resolution for the committee, which received unanimous support from the members present. The chair noted a quorum at the beginning of the meeting, signaling that the committee was ready to conduct its business. Discussions highlighted ongoing debates concerning fiscal responsibility and the necessity of legislative oversight, notably regarding foreign aid allocations and their implications for domestic fiscal health.

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• process is going on in D.C., and I'm sure they're going to go through that process and find waste, fraud
• I wish Governor Walz would be more focused on waste, fraud, and abuse in Minnesota like that.
• <00:04:45.720> and that process and find waste Fraud and that process and find waste Fraud
• and Abuse in focused on waste F Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota<00:04:53.080> like<00:04:53.360>
• <00:15:09.040> and million going out in waste Fraud and million going out in waste Fraud and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I know it's not a budget year, but we can pass good policy on combating fraud in the state of Minnesota
• 59.400> combating we can pass good policy on combating we can pass good policy on combating fraud
• <00:06:01.600> And<00:06:01.720> we fraud in the state of Minnesota.
• And we fraud in the state of Minnesota.
• and work with us on those about fraud and work with us on those bills<00:07:32.840> so<00:07:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, are you concerned about fraud and abuse in elections with Secretary Adams in charge?
• Is that why this bill is to address fraud or what? Only at the federal level.
• Uh well, I think address fraud or what?
• I'm not saying that we have a rampant fraud problem as I have already said this morning.
• this fraud hasn't happened with proof. this fraud hasn't happened with proof.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met to consider House Bill 534, an elections bill sponsored by Representative D.J. Johnson. The committee first adopted a committee substitute, and Johnson explained that the substitute removed the emergency clause, deleted provisions on craft member appointments and cast vote records, changed language on memoranda of understanding with the Department of Justice from mandatory to permissive, and removed a section on election-day procedures for voters flagged as non-citizens. He said the changes were made in response to concerns from county clerks and to improve the bill before floor consideration. Members asked about the bill’s purpose, cost, and effects. Johnson said the measure was not aimed at a widespread fraud problem but was intended to improve election security, accuracy, and fairness, and he said he had not been told it would create a significant cost increase. Questions also focused on a provision allowing certain federal officeholders to run for president or vice president while retaining their current office; Johnson said the language was meant to apply only to federal offices decided by the Electoral College and to avoid penalizing voters who elected those officials. Representative Roberts supported that provision, while Representative Gooch objected to it and said he would vote no if it remained. The committee also discussed voter-roll maintenance and whether the bill would improperly remove people whose voting rights had been restored by pardon or other legal means. Johnson said the administrative process should account for restored rights through coordination with the governor’s office and the Administrative Office of the Courts. Several members praised the Secretary of State’s work but raised concerns about the clerks’ opposition, the bill’s cost, and whether it solved a real problem. After debate, the committee voted 12-4 to pass the bill as amended by the committee substitute, then adopted a title amendment, and reported House Bill 534 favorably to the House floor.

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• Protecting Texans from fraud, waste, and abuse, and finally...
• Protecting Texans from fraud, waste, and abuse. 5.
• Between those two, we do spend a lot of money combating fraud.
• **Chair**: We may need to update some of our statutes on Medicaid fraud.
• We would love to hear if we need to update some of our statutes on Medicaid fraud.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• um operation to prevent fraud? um operation to prevent fraud?
• That's have fraud in Medicaid services.
• <00:41:02.319> because providers are committing fraud because providers are committing fraud
• You can go back to our review, no fraud.
• They want to committing criminal fraud.

Bills: HF3797, HF3780, HF4068, HF3935

Keywords: long-term care, insurance policy, healthcare, partnership policy, Minnesota, human services, wage increase, support workers, shared services, community first services, medical assistance, sanctions, healthcare services, monetary recovery, government accountability, assisted living, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations

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• Kubay, are they investigating fraud or suspected fraud?
• investigating fraud or suspected fraud? investigating fraud or suspected fraud?
• c> what<01:07:43.200> they're Allegations of fraud is what they're Allegations of fraud is
• provider for fraud. provider for fraud.
• is actually fraud.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:23:26.960> in<00:23:27.200> this waste, fraud, and abuse in this waste, fraud,
• from people with fraud intents. from people with fraud intents.
• We have seen corporations build fraud We have seen corporations build fraud into<00:47:22.880>
• Once for the fraud and then twice.
• <00:59:40.720> or talk about uh immigration or fraud or talk about uh immigration or fraud

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