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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 9/17/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
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- </c> um of integrity of our public programs. um of integrity of our public programs.
- ><c> of</c><00:02:02.960><c> having</c> the inherent conflict of of of having the inherent conflict of
- </c> and ask questions of the of the agency. and ask questions of the of the agency.
- </c> kind of like an undercurrent of kind of like an undercurrent of disparagement<01:25:45.600><c> of
- </c> of these providers, all of the owners. of these providers, all of the owners.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, on behalf of the chair and behalf of all of us, I'm sorry for your loss.
- In Montgomery County, now a few of you represent the rest of the state of Texas.
- I was sort of surprised of kind of how antiquated it all is.
- We're all for tough on crime, but we're also, in the interest of justice, we're also for fundamental
- This bill, the resolution radically alters the careful balancing of those interests. concerned that it
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Van Dever for today and the remainder of the week because of a death in the family on motion of Mr.
- of each committee subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee see the second 20 minutes of the opening
- This is a powerful statement that reminds us of the value and potential within every individual.
- removal of a member of the Board of Directors or for the Committee on Natural Resources.
- of the Sunset Advisory Commission specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the Board of Directors
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The love of local schools is one of them.
- I know it's just a statement, but it's a statement.
- And also the statement was made that parents of today are different than what we saw 10 years ago.
- because of the concept of this particular resolution.
- And some of those facts that you brought forward are very, very crucial in making this final statement
Committee:
House Education
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- of egregious child abuse.
- Thank you to both of you.
- Thank you, members, Madam Chair, and in honor of members of the House of Representatives.
- Of course, session went long. I opened it up, and it was a retirement statement.
- So, of course, session went long. I opened it up, and it was a retirement statement.
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee considered eight bills and reported all of them favorably, several as amended. HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel was presented as a response to staffing shortages in Florida labs; the sponsor and Quest Diagnostics supported aligning state licensure with CLIA standards to improve hiring and turnaround times. The bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 47, dealing with specific medical diagnoses in child protective investigations, drew extensive emotional testimony from parents and advocates who said children had been wrongly removed after misdiagnoses; the bill was amended to tighten timelines and record-sharing requirements, then passed 26-0. CS/HB 287 created a public records exemption for applicants, owners, operators, and references of family foster homes and passed unanimously.
The committee also approved CS/HB 439, allowing chiropractors to inject vitamins and nutrients under training and safety limits, after an amendment clarified they may not prescribe prescription drugs; it passed 26-0. CS/HB 1021 would allow pharmacists to administer medications in trauma centers under physician direction, and an amendment added pediatric trauma centers; it passed 26-0. HB 867 would let occupational therapists perform dry needling after specified training and supervision, and it passed 25-0.
HB 1309, which shortens deadlines for patients to access their medical records and aligns nursing home access rules with federal law, drew opposition from health information management groups over privacy and portal/data-security concerns, but supporters argued it simply speeds access to records; it passed 21-5. CS/HB 915 codifies and expands Medicaid eligibility protections for working people with disabilities so they can keep coverage while employed, with strong support from disability advocates and emotional testimony from the sponsor about her son’s benefits concerns; it passed 26-0. After these votes, the committee adjourned.
NH
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- </c> terms of you know guidance in terms of terms of you know guidance in terms of are<00:26:38.400><
- >> I would disagree with your first statement that, um, the RUF decision, $7,356, is a result of specific
- >> I would disagree with your first statement that, um, the RUF decision, $7,356, is a result of specific
- </c> sum of money. sum of money.
- of</c> situations and and lists of ranking of situations and and lists of ranking of states<04:47:39.520
Committee:
House Education Funding
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Local Government
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- yourselves in the shoes of an Asparto, you have one facility, lots of local conflicts of interest involved
- of an Asparto: you have one facility, lots of local conflicts of interest involved, you don't develop
- Obviously, the demonstrated cases of massive losses of life are a result of exactly the kind of fireworks
- state's interest here, but it can't simply be as we heard in some of the testimony, well, you know,
- state's interest here, but it can't simply be, as we heard in some of the testimony, well, you know,
Committee:
Senate Local Government
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- You are recognized to speak in the interest of time.
- These companies want you to ban local bands and past the financial burden of cleaning up our waters on
- As of right now, the state of Florida has a 10 of these facilities.
- It may cause local taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, hundreds of millions of dollars in cost
- The port of Palm Beach did issue a statement.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Position papers and control trials and statements made by experts in the field of medicine have powerful
- Sort of.
- Sort of.
- of the blood, storing of the blood, etc.
- of Idaho is sold out of state.
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
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- While we are all aware of the increasing cost of education in Minnesota, financial aid to undocumented
- the state in higher education, or less than 2/3 of 1% of financial aid recipients.
- While we are all aware of the increasing cost of education in Minnesota, financial aid to undocumented
- the state in higher education, or less than 2/3 of 1% of financial aid recipients.
- ><c> aid</c> than 2/3 of 1% involve financial aid than 2/3 of 1% involve financial aid recipients<00:
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- the interest of a criminal gang, and then the state is proving that this person is also a member of
- this gang, that they committed a crime in furtherance of those interests, and so we will now apply an
- There are jury instructions, Representative Gottlieb, that talk about furtherance of the interest of
- Maney: allows one to have a conflict of interest, which happens in these cases a lot.
- Line 387 states the statement is evidence of good faith.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> developers a lower rate of interest. developers a lower rate of interest.
- primarily driven by interest from out-of-state private equity buyers.
- "So, um, what one of the things I find interesting about this bill is it proposes somewhat of a fundamental
- ><c> I</c><02:00:36.800><c> find</c><02:00:37.040><c> interesting</c> one of the things I find interesting
- And also, do you know of a bunch of landlords that are currently taking financial hits, or do they have
Committee:
House Housing
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Water Topics Overview Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And for future interest, I also don't have a good idea for you as of today on what the future interest
- attention and a lot of interest.
- And of course, that interest expense sits at the Bank of North Dakota. So it's, Within that.
- And of course, that interest expense sits at the Bank of North Dakota.
- And of course, that interest expense sits at the Bank of North Dakota.
Summary:
The Water Topics Overview Committee met to receive interim status updates on several water-related studies and Department of Water Resources projects. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and then heard updates on the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study. Staff reported that the committee had already received the testimony contemplated in the study plans, including input from state agencies, local governments, and out-of-state entities, and that any further action would be at the committee’s discretion.
The Department of Water Resources then provided project and budget updates on NAWS and the Southwest Pipeline Project. Reese reported NAWS is expected to serve about 81,000 users, with a total projected cost of about $571 million and about $96 million remaining, while the Southwest Pipeline Project is estimated at $1.06 billion total with about $409 million remaining. Members asked about funding sources, capacity needs, and whether current and future construction is being designed for increased demand; department staff said current work is designed for ultimate capacity, but some future components may need redesign based on new requests. The committee also discussed local cost shares, Minot’s role in NAWS funding, and whether the system is adequate for peak demand.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the department’s cash management, carryover, and long-term water funding outlook. The department said Resources Trust Fund revenues are tied to oil extraction taxes and are affected by stripper well exemptions and future oil price declines. Members expressed concern about large carryover balances and whether the state is obligating more money than can realistically be spent in a biennium. The department reported about $340.6 million in remaining carryover and said it is trying to reduce that through a two-tier pre-construction/construction process and closer project vetting.
The department also summarized the Deloitte studies on regional governance and finance and on cost-share policy. Stakeholders generally favored keeping the current governance structures for NAWS and Southwest with improvements, while Red River stakeholders leaned toward a different option; the department said it will bring an implementation plan back in September. On cost share, Deloitte’s recommendations would reduce some percentages, prioritize projects differently, and use other measures to close a projected long-term funding gap. Members debated affordability, local burden, deferred maintenance, and whether statutory changes may be needed to allow the commission more flexibility in prioritizing and funding projects. No formal votes or final actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the updates.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (09/10/2025)
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- <c> whole</c><00:13:04.240><c> bill</c> kind of interesting and the whole bill kind of interesting and
- My wife's family has several members of the family. So, that is an interesting item.
- One of the those financial impact study.
- </c><00:57:22.079><c> interested</c><00:57:22.400><c> to</c> and I myself am kind of interested to and
- And so, there's a bit of a financial hole that exists there for those providers.
Summary:
The committee began by discussing 15 retained bills and the chair’s preference to keep them alive through interim study rather than kill them, using them as vehicles for further discussion and possible later amendments. The chair said the bills would be executed out by November and then move to the House floor in January, and members generally agreed that interim study was the prevailing motion for the retained bills.
Several health-related bills were then discussed. On Senate Bill 247, concerning pharmacy network exclusion when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost, members said the issue had been presented differently in prior discussions and noted unfamiliar intermediaries such as PSAOs; the bill was viewed as too complex to resolve immediately, so interim study was favored. A bill on treatment alternatives to opiates was said to need an amendment from the Insurance Department, and a bill on self-funded employer access to claims data was described as having changed substantially through amendment; the sponsor explained it was intended to incentivize self-funded plans to opt into the state’s all-payer claims database (CHIS) so their data could be used for cost analysis, and members indicated a separate bill would be brought later.
The committee spent the most time on a glucose monitoring bill, with testimony from a sponsor and a parent of a type 1 diabetic describing the medical benefits of continuous glucose monitors, especially for preventing dangerous lows and managing fluctuations. Opponents and committee members raised concerns about the cost of a mandate, the effect on premiums in the individual and small-group markets, and whether the bill should require coverage without a prescription; one member cited medical literature suggesting limited evidence for non-insulin users. The chair concluded the bill was headed to interim study and said the committee would do further homework on the economic impact, especially for type 1 coverage. The meeting then moved on to a bill about insurer audits and clawbacks, where the Insurance Department commissioner explained that the issue involved several separate provider-payment problems that had recently come to the department’s attention and that the department would provide a report and work with the sponsor on next steps.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council (11-7-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the majority of the people involved with the child’s life work in their best interest.
- We’re bound to express interest at the end of the day because we’re representing that kid in a criminal
- expressed</c> of best interest versus expressed of best interest versus expressed interest. interest
- the circumstances, excludes a statement. >> Um, and then we see a lot of cases that can flip it and
- the circumstances, excludes a statement. >> Um, and then we see a lot of cases that can flip it and
Summary:
The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics.
Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
JBC-CLAIMS Apr 14th, 2026
JBC-CLAIMS REVIEW/LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
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- on behalf of the State of Arkansas and the Department of Corrections.
- Any owner, interested party, or purchaser of tax-delinquent land for any action taken or any omission
- to any owner, interested party, or purchaser of tax-delinquent land.
- You made the statement that they sent the instructions of the overage to the property in question that
- Any one of these notices that we would send out, we would send out to every interested party address
Summary:
The Joint Budget Committee’s Claims Review and Litigation Reports Oversight Subcommittee met to consider two proposed Department of Corrections litigation settlements and one appealed claim from the Claims Commission. The first settlement, Caroline Arnett v. Larry Norris et al., involved allegations of long-term sexual abuse by a corrections employee. Committee members asked about PREA audits, facility practices, and whether the inmate had been placed at the proper facility. The department said audits and other safeguards were underway, and the committee approved the settlement. The second settlement, Latasha Ridgel v. Arkansas Department of Corrections, also involved sexual harassment/assault allegations. Members questioned the seven-year delay in the case and whether the issue was systemic; the department cited attorney turnover, COVID delays, and legislative changes making inmate exposure a felony. The committee approved that settlement as well.
The committee then heard an appeal in Sharon Greer and Deanna Hayes v. Commissioner of State Lands, a denied and dismissed claim involving a tax-delinquent sale of family property in Crittenden County. Staff and the Commissioner of State Lands’ office said the property was certified in 2000, sold in 2009 after notice was sent, and that excess proceeds were available for a limited period before escheating to the county. The claimants argued they were not properly notified of the sale or the excess proceeds and only learned of the matter in 2025 after receiving the deed at a family funeral. Committee members discussed the notice process, statute of limitations, and the handling of excess proceeds, with several noting the issue may call for legislative review rather than relief in this case.
After debate, the committee voted to affirm the Claims Commission’s dismissal of the Greer/Hayes claim. Members also discussed broader concerns about how excess proceeds from tax sales are handled and whether the current statutory process should be revisited in future legislation.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/02/2026 - House Health & Human Services
House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- And I guess the statement at the end of that is— Are the efficiencies that can be made that way?
- And I guess the statement at the end of that is more, it's a little frustrating.
- In fact, the last eight financial audits, they have failed six of those.
- leaves foster care carrying the financial consequence of someone else's failure.
- So no child leaves foster care carrying that financial consequence of someone else's failure.
Summary:
The committee heard a JLBC presentation on H.R. 1’s SNAP impacts, including expanded work requirements, higher state administrative costs, and a potential state share of benefits if Arizona’s payment error rate remains above 6%. JLBC estimated the administrative cost increase at about $33 million in FY 2027 and $44 million in FY 2028, and said a 2024 error rate of 8.8% could expose the state to about $139 million in benefit costs starting in FY 2028. The chair also opened the meeting by asking members and speakers to keep remarks shorter to improve efficiency.
The committee then considered several SNAP-related bills. HB 2797, which requires DES to more frequently verify eligibility through data matching, post fraud/noncompliance data, and address out-of-state EBT purchases, passed 7-5. HB 2442, requiring certain able-bodied SNAP adults with school-age children to participate in employment and training unless exempt, also passed 7-5. HB 2448, which limits DES’s ability to seek work-requirement waivers or discretionary exemptions without legislative authorization, passed 7-5. HB 2206, which sets a goal of reducing the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030 and adds reporting and corrective-action requirements, passed 7-5 after debate over staffing, technology, and whether the target was realistic.
The committee also advanced HB 2180, appropriating $2.5 million to the University of Arizona for AZ REACH, a hospital transfer coordination program serving rural facilities. Supporters said it improves patient transfers and reduces burdens on rural hospitals; some health system representatives were neutral but asked for operational improvements. HB 2180 passed 11-1. HB 2184, as amended, passed 7-4-1; it would extend fetal death certificate filing and require patients to be informed of the option to transfer fetal remains to a funeral home, with supporters describing it as a matter of parental dignity and closure. HB 2188, as amended, creating a Language Acquisition Grant Program for deaf or hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers, passed unanimously after testimony about balancing spoken-language and ASL options. The committee then began hearing HB 2194, a bill requiring insurers to provide a contact for detailed explanations after claim or prior-authorization denials, but the transcript ends before action on that bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Emergency Management
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- So a lot of them do that instead of a pick-up or both.
- I'm Mayor Dave Bradley of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Because of extreme heat, but I'm not aware of anyone losing their home because of extreme heat.
- To a declaration of state of emergency so that it recognizes the realities of climate change, whether
- Witnesses in opposition of the bill? Of course not.
Committee:
House Emergency Management
SC
South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Jun 25th, 2026
South Carolina House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe that was your statement. But how many times have we put this many people out of business?
- I disagree with your statement of putting people out of business.
- I believe that was your statement. But how many times have we put this many people out of business?
- I disagree with your statement of putting people out of business.
- , of millions of dollars of economic interest, not to mention the tens of millions of dollars of taxable
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 3335 by Cole relates to the authority of the county to dispose of surplus and salvage property of
- school districts of certain records and financial information.
- HB 3396 by Frank relating to the authority of certain medical consenters to assume financial responsibility
- annual financial statements and governing body information on an open enrollment charter schools internet
- Aside a portion of designated tuition to student financial assistance for the Committee on Higher Education