Video & Transcript Research : 'theft'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human services budget bill aimed at 'restoring trust' passes House 5/11/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to make sure that when an employee or officer of the state has evidence of theft, embezzlement
- If you are aware and if you have discovered evidence of theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public
- If it's not, of theft, embezzlement, and use uh and of theft, embezzlement, and use uh and unlaw<01:17
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embezzlement, <01:18:24.000>or evidence of theft, embezzlement, or - , evidence that they have of theft, evidence that they have of theft, embezzlement,<01:22:28.239>
Summary:
The House took up Senate File 4476, described as the human services program integrity package, and first adopted a motion declaring urgency so the bill could move quickly to conference committee before the end of session. The House then adopted a DE amendment to insert House language, followed by a technical A7 amendment clarifying that prepayment review would apply to all fee-for-service systems.
Members then debated the A5 amendment, which would have removed a sunset on the periodic data matching reporting requirement tied to eligibility checks for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. Supporters argued the report is essential for fraud prevention, accountability, and ensuring only eligible recipients receive benefits, citing missed or delayed reports and claiming the process can save the state money. Opponents said the report had been received, that federal HR1 changes would require different data-matching procedures, and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After roll call, the A5 amendment failed, 63-67.
The House next debated the A6 amendment, which would require DHS reporting on homelessness programs, including outcomes, costs, and participant movement, and would allow recoupment of funds if reporting was not provided. Supporters said the state spends tens of millions on homelessness without clear results and needs better data to guide policy; opponents said homelessness reporting and stakeholder work are already underway and objected to the amendment’s approach. Debate continued with questions about the amendment’s details and stakeholder consultation, but the transcript ends before a final vote on A6.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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by which is an act relating to theft by which is an act relating to theft by - is put into existing statute the theft is put into existing statute the theft by<00:42:20.400>
- Why is that not theft by deception already under the statute as it currently exists?
- That's theft by deception. You're—it's as if I tell you I own something and I don't.
- So, it already meets all the elements of theft by deception. But again, specific... Senator Nemes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislation proposes centralized certified payroll reporting portal 4/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- reporting is one of the most effective tools we have to protect public dollars by preventing wage theft
- protect public dollars by<00:02:42.480>
preventing <00:02:42.879>wage <00:02:43.280>theft - ,<00:02:43.599>
worker by preventing wage theft, worker by preventing wage theft, worker mclassification - hopefully we'll still collect that data for the purposes of ensuring that we can enforce our wage theft
- hopefully we'll still collect that data for the purposes of ensuring that we can enforce our wage theft
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We support this bill because auto theft is a very serious issue for us.
- And this clarifying language will help at least deter some of the theft involving rental car collision
- So in the first few months of this year, we've had approximately 100 thefts.
- If someone purchases this, it's not a guarantee against theft or damage. insurance.
- tell you about the auto theft problem that we have.
Bills:
HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175
Keywords:
Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/24/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't have it for theft.
- We don't have it for theft.
- We don't have it for theft.
- We don't have it for theft.
- We don't have it for theft.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 409 in executive session, with the chair noting a caucus break to explain amendments to several substitute members. Members discussed a proposed amendment to narrow the bill’s felony provisions by limiting them to specific, knowingly dangerous conduct rather than making the offense too broad. The committee also noted a planned floor amendment to add missing “or” language to clarify that the listed acts were alternatives, not cumulative requirements. The amendment was adopted 13-0, and the bill as amended was then reported OTPA by a 13-0 vote. It was initially said to be headed to consent, but members later agreed it would not go on consent because a floor amendment was anticipated.
The committee then opened House Bill 667, which would extend protections for medical personnel into emergency room settings. Supporters said the bill was needed because emergency room staff face increasing assaults and existing protections did not fully cover ER circumstances. Several members described firsthand or secondhand incidents involving nurses, EMTs, and other staff being threatened or injured, and argued that stronger penalties would help deter violence and improve prosecution. Others supported the bill but raised concerns about how it might affect people experiencing mental health crises, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A proposed amendment from Representative Sher would exempt people experiencing a mental health crisis who have a mental health diagnosis, and also address dementia and certain developmental disabilities. Supporters said the amendment was narrowly tailored and had backing from the Disability Rights Center, NAMI New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Nurses Association. Opponents argued that the criminal justice system already has safeguards such as prosecutorial discretion, insanity defenses, and competency rules, and warned against creating special exceptions that could weaken equal application of the law. After debate, the committee voted 10-3 to report HB 667 ought to pass, with members noting that minority and majority reports would be prepared.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Members Announce Fraud Prevention Package - 03/17/26
Transcript Highlights:
- The status quo is not working to protect Minnesota from theft by fraud.
- protect The status quo is not working to protect Minnesota<00:00:32.560>
from <00:00:32.800>theft - Minnesota from theft by fraud. Minnesota from theft by fraud.
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before <00:04:07.400>a place that that prevent theft before a place - <00:07:47.520>
of establishing new crime for theft of establishing new crime for theft of
Summary:
Senate DFL leaders held a press conference outlining a fraud-prevention agenda centered on transparency, accountability, and modernization of state systems. Majority Leader Erin Murphy said Minnesotans are angry about fraud and that the caucus has already passed multiple fraud-prevention measures, but more work is needed. She and other senators emphasized that outdated county and state IT systems leave programs vulnerable to waste and abuse, and said they want to pursue both immediate upgrades and longer-term funding solutions, including possible bonding for technology infrastructure.
Senator Zena Mohamed described legislation to overhaul program integrity in Medicaid and human services by adding safeguards before, during, and after provider enrollment and service delivery. She said the goal is to prevent theft before dollars are spent, rein in third-party entities that profit without accountability, and improve consumer protections and reporting pathways. Senator Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger highlighted a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks, arguing they are heavily used in scams targeting seniors and vulnerable people, and also backed a state consumer financial protection bureau and stronger False Claims Act enforcement.
Senator Rob Kupec focused on ethics and conflicts of interest, including a proposal to bar legislative members and certain state employees from quickly moving into jobs tied to entities receiving state appropriations or grants. He also said lawmakers should strengthen penalties for theft of public funds and restrict state contracts for people convicted of fraud. Senator Heather Gustafson promoted her Office of Inspector General bill, saying oversight is fragmented and an independent office is needed for investigations, safeguards, and early detection; she said the Senate passed the bill 60-7 last year and she wants it enacted. In response to questions, Murphy and Gustafson said the OIG should have law-enforcement powers, that bipartisan support exists in principle, and that the House needs to settle on a single proposal. The senators also said prepayment review can be useful but can disrupt services, and they argued agencies must use the tools already given to them while lawmakers continue oversight.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- five adds preventing and detecting theft five adds preventing and detecting theft to<00:09:47.760
- The investigations relate to fraud, theft, waste, and abuse or other misuse of public funds.
- The investigations relate to fraud, theft, waste, and abuse or other misuse of public funds.
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waste, <00:13:16.720>and related to fraud, theft, waste, and related - to fraud, theft, waste, and abuse<00:13:17.279>
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Bills:
HF1306
Keywords:
education, school policy, teacher training, student health, emergency response, 1183, house
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/15/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/24/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #12
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair members, Senate Bill 1512, vulnerable adults' theft definition, expands the definition of
- position of trust and confidence and vulnerable adult in the theft statute.
- from consent certainly and no okay SB 1540 Celiana Madam Chair Member Senate Bill 1540 mortar fuel theft
- classification as amended creates a new criminal penalty for theft of mortar fuel and stipulates that
- a person commits the Valley. creates a new criminal penalty for theft of mortar fuel and stipulates
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills covering elections, transportation, health care, land use, water, criminal justice, and local government. Several election-related measures were described, including SB 1037 on voting equipment custody and internet/port restrictions, SB 1568 on election system software timekeeping, and SB 1687 moving the primary date to May starting in 2028. Members also discussed bills on photo enforcement fines, roadable aircraft registration, motor vehicle booting, assisted living occupancy limits, and municipal permit and exaction rules. A number of measures were noted as third-read consent items, while others were flagged for further discussion or amendments.
Health and public safety bills drew substantial discussion. The committee heard bills on insurance coverage for breast cancer screening, safe-haven hospital surrender of newborns, dialysis documentation, behavioral health licensing compliance, naturopathic IV drug administration, traumatic event counseling for public safety employees, sex offender registration limitations, and probation rules for dangerous crimes against children. Members raised concerns or requested removal from consent on several items, including SB 1095 and SB 1094 related to gender-affirming care for minors, SB 1346 on AHCCCS claims processing, and SB 1178 on naturopathic drug administration. There was also debate over SB 1520 on immigration data sharing and SB 1635 on warning someone about an imminent arrest, with objections citing civil liberties and First Amendment concerns.
The committee also considered multiple property, water, and development bills. These included measures on effluent water use for landscaping, groundwater fee diversion in Pinal County, increasing the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund loan cap, creating a foreign entity review commission for real property transfers, and restricting transport of Mexican gray wolf pups into Arizona. Members discussed SB 1419 on solar roof inspections and financing disclosures, and SB 1787 on municipal exactions and appeals, with an amendment proposed to limit it to commercial property. Several members explained their votes or asked to pull bills from consent, and some items were noted as having split votes or anticipated floor amendments. The caucus ended with Rhonda’s election-related bills and a note that the group would move immediately into a closed caucus afterward.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/21/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2019, the legislature amended Minnesota's criminal theft statute to include wage theft, but it did
- So, um, in wage theft money.
- <03:01:40.160>
was Umu Verbaton indicated, wage theft was Umu Verbaton indicated, wage theft - They can issue out penalties, but wage theft is also theft, and there are criminal penalties, and that's
- They can issue out penalties, but wage theft is also theft, and there are criminal penalties, and that's
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 31, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have mail theft.
- My understanding with mail theft is that it was a federal crime, not a state crime.
- And then with retail fuel theft, we're also, that was already an existing law, but we're adding the credit
- We also have mail theft.
- My understanding with mail theft is that it was a federal crime, not a state crimes.
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee heard House Bill 651, described by sponsors as the Florida Farm Bill and a comprehensive FDACS agency package. The bill combined technical agency updates with several policy provisions, including changes to water additive rules, labeling requirements for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, criminal penalties related to drones over agricultural land, mail theft, and retail fuel theft, updates to disaster recovery loan programs, an FFA scholarship, school infrastructure provisions, land purchase authority for converted agricultural land, and a Florida Farmer Financial Protection Act addressing ESG-related banking practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on the bill’s fluoride language, with supporters arguing for local choice and consumer consent and opponents warning about public health impacts and loss of local control. Members also questioned the C-4 registry language and whether it was duplicative or could affect organizations’ status.
Public testimony was split. Opponents included Florida for All and the Florida Dental Association, with testimony arguing the bill protected agribusiness interests and that removing fluoride would harm dental health, especially for low-income families. Proponents included Heritage Action, Heartland Impact, and several individuals who argued the bill protected farmers from ESG-driven banking restrictions and supported informed consent and the removal of fluoride from public water. Several agricultural and advocacy groups also waved in support. During debate, some members praised portions of the bill such as housing for agricultural workers, drone penalties, and school-related provisions, but said they could not support the fluoride preemption or the C-4 language. Others supported the fluoride provision as a matter of individual and local choice.
On final passage, the committee reported HB 651 favorably. The vote was 11-4, with Chair Esposito, Vice Chair Botana, Representatives Barnaby, Benaroch, Black, Mayfield, Mooney, Plasencia, Salzman, and Weinberger voting yes, and Representatives Alvarez, Bartleman, Henson, and Rainer voting no.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:32 am
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The last thing I would point out is retail theft.
- I think we all know that retail theft and crime in New Mexico is a problem.
- And then the last thing would be to strengthen Retail theft prevention.
- Work with law enforcement and policymakers to improve Retail theft prevention.
- How much revenue is lost from theft, or what your industry calls shrinkage?
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Cases of vandalism theft can take up to six months to repair.
- This bill is about more than copper metal theft being stripped away.
- Cases of vandalism theft can take up to six months to repair.
- First, AB 1941 won't deter metal theft.
- There's a lot of people that participate in copper wire theft.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I also manage our wage theft division here at the AG's office.
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division <00:02:15.760>uh also manage our wage theft division uh also - manage our wage theft division uh here<00:02:16.320>
at <00:02:16.440>the <00:02:16.520 - It is wage theft. It is tax avoidance.
- And it is a theft. It is tax avoidance.
Summary:
The Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee met to discuss worker misclassification, beginning with approval of the March 4, 2026 minutes and a note that a late-posted bill would not be heard at this time. Chair Pinto opened the hearing by framing misclassification as timely and invited Lea Takapu of the Attorney General’s office to explain the issue. Takapu described misclassification as labeling workers as independent contractors when they are really employees, which can deprive workers of minimum wage, overtime, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and other protections while also reducing tax revenue. She said the Attorney General’s office and the MEAP partnership have been working on the issue and cited estimates that Minnesota workers lose billions annually and the state loses hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars in revenue, while noting that legitimate independent contracting is not the target.
Members questioned how the committee could rely on estimates when the exact number of misclassified workers is unknown. Takapu responded that the figures were based on studies and complaint data, and that underground or undocumented work makes exact counts difficult. Chair Pinto noted the numbers were estimates and referenced a 2024 Legislative Auditor finding that Minnesota lacked an adequate, coordinated approach to proper worker classification, while saying progress had been made since then.
Several industry witnesses then testified in support of stronger enforcement. Kevin Pranis of LiUNA said misclassification remains rampant in parts of construction, especially drywall, stucco, thin stone, and broadband installation, and argued it is tax, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation fraud that harms law-abiding contractors and taxpayers. Matt Wollers of Braxton and Sons said his company loses bids to competitors that misclassify workers, creating a labor-cost advantage of 30% or more, and asked for meaningful enforcement rather than new legislation, including regular unannounced jobsite visits. Jesse Madison of Purple Tally Productions said misclassification is anti-competition and described examples from live events and entertainment, urging front-end checks on workers’ compensation, unemployment coverage, and W-2 versus 1099 status before work begins. The next testifier, Ben Ballou of the Minnesota Nurses Association, began his remarks as the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- That speaks specifically to thefts.
- I will note, though, that Class B thefts can also be Class B thefts because of value and because of other
- factors, or some other thefts like third-strike thefts that would fall into that.
- I will note though that class B thefts I will note though that class B thefts can<00:45:59.440>
also - like third strike some other um thefts like third strike thefts<00:46:05.240>
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Summary:
The committee first discussed a proposed increase to the annual elevator certificate fee in the Department of Labor. The commissioner said the fee had been $50 for years and generated just under $300,000 annually, while the Inspection Division’s broader revenue far exceeded its expenses. Members noted the fee only covered the certificate, not the inspection itself, which is billed separately at $100 per hour. After comparing the fee to neighboring states and discussing the department’s revenue and staffing, the committee agreed to rewrite the language to set the fee at $75 and to vote on an amendment later.
The committee then took up Section 139, which would expand the list of labor-law violations that can be penalized without first issuing a warning. The Department explained the change was meant to align House Bill 157 with other chapters, including youth employment and workers’ compensation provisions, where immediate civil penalties are already allowed. The section was accepted unanimously.
A longer discussion followed on the Second Injury Fund. The commissioner explained that the fund reimburses insurers for certain workers’ compensation costs tied to claims involving pre-existing conditions, is financed by assessments on insurers, and requires notice within 100 weeks of injury plus a $10,000 deductible before reimbursement. He said the fund currently holds roughly $16 million to $22 million, one full-time employee administers it, and total staff involvement is about five to six people. Members questioned whether the fund should be sunset, but the department said the current House Bill 2 language does not propose a sunset; instead, it addresses increased hearing and litigation burdens after a recent Supreme Court decision. Sections 140 and 141, dealing with hearings, were then accepted unanimously. The committee also briefly discussed fines for late insurance coverage reporting, with the department noting the current rubric allows up to $50 per day but uses $112 per day, and members suggesting a lower amount.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1741, uh, the current substitute, aims to prevent espionage and intellectual property theft
- donations from the government of a foreign adversary. 3, by mandating espionage and intellectual property theft
- Faculty and staff to report suspicious activity related to espionage or intellectual property theft at
- In the words of one former US national security official, the plan is a roadmap for theft.
Bills:
SB 37
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Dean Zaffirini has done a lot of work. a lot of work on oil theft over the last couple of sessions.
- So the issue of all failed theft is a. a very serious one that we're facing in the oil and gas industry
- And so we're seeing theft of materials, we're seeing theft of commodities, we're seeing, you know, all
- We've seen a lot on border security, actually, where we saw a lot of oil theft cases and situations.
- Chairman there may be even a question to the industry so back to the oil field theft, which is highly
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Committee, First Extraordinary Session Jan 27th, 2025
Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- So under wage theft, we have the Department of Labor which you can go through if you have an issue as
- So I'm just curious, under wage theft, what part of this proclamation, what are we talking about when
- it says wage theft?
- In **XPS 1-2**, these are very particular: risk of eviction, wage theft, and intimate partner violence
- What do you mean by eviction, wage theft, and intimate partner violence?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of public funds, and related theft of public funds, and related violations<00:07:47.919>
that - If somebody that holds a state license is also similarly convicted of fraud or theft, similar to your
- If somebody that holds a state license is also similarly convicted of fraud or theft, similar to your
- If somebody that holds a state license is also similarly convicted of fraud or theft, similar to your
- And for folks who haven't been following this issue, it's not just wage theft.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we have some language about anti-theft security measures.
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reverse there's a risk on theft, reverse there's a risk on theft, reverse