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• We got back $3.2 million in claims on the spot, either initial claims or full claim payments right there
• We got back $3.2 million in claims on the spot, either initial claims or full claim payments right there
• So we handle all the insurance claims for those.
• ' compensation claim disputes.
• The Commission is the entry point into the administrative and civil process for those claims.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the agencies under its jurisdiction and their current-year budgets. Chair Vicki Lopez welcomed members and staff, and each member briefly introduced themselves and identified areas of interest, with recurring themes including fiscal restraint, insurance regulation, revenue administration, condominium issues, and government efficiency. The chair then outlined the subcommittee’s overall budget, about $3.1 billion, and noted major recent policy areas affecting the budget such as condominium legislation and emergency communications funding. Agency heads then presented high-level summaries of their missions and budgets. The Department of Revenue described property tax oversight, tax administration, and child support enforcement; the Department of Management Services reviewed state purchasing, telecommunications, fleet, state insurance, retirement, and digital services; DBPR highlighted licensing, enforcement, condominiums, and building code work; DFS covered insurance consumer services, risk management, unclaimed property, fire marshal functions, and criminal investigations; the Gaming Control Commission discussed pari-mutuel and tribal gaming oversight and enforcement; OIR explained insurer solvency and rate review; the Lottery emphasized education funding and record sales; OFR described regulation of banking, securities, lending, and money services; DOAH outlined administrative and workers’ compensation adjudication; PSC covered utility rate regulation and consumer complaints; PERC described labor relations and career service appeals; and FCHR summarized discrimination complaint investigations and outreach. Several members asked questions about utility returns, insurance regulation staffing, DMS’s state employee health plan deficit and prescription drug formulary management, agency recommendations for reducing regulatory burden, and state facilities usage. Responses generally emphasized that utility rates and insurer filings are determined through evidentiary and actuarial processes, that OIR has reduced vacancies but still seeks specialized staff and a Tampa office expansion, and that DMS acknowledged rising health plan costs and said the issue likely requires broader budget-level discussion. The chair also pressed multiple presenters to stay focused on agency operations and budgets rather than broader policy issues. No votes or formal actions were taken in the meeting.

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• SB 1067, country abatement and liens, notice, priority. June elections.
• Priority. June elections. SB 1515, Industrial Commission revisions. Rules.
• SB 1803, veterans benefits claims prohibition. SB 1804, law enforcement cameras data storage.
• SB 1805, quick claim deeds notaries county recorder.
• The role of the legislature is not to design projects or operate systems; our role is to set priorities

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• We think that taxpayers are not fully aware that it's there The first year it could be claimed was tax
• Okay, so it may not be a governor priority. That's the thing I'm hearing.
• And you're right, it's about 145 or so million That's left that they could claim in the future.
• We want to watch that to see where the source of those unemployment claims are coming from.
• So taxpayers, through their behavior, claimed more of the deduction in fiscal year 2025. Dr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• <00:03:58.560> for providers who submit false claims for providers who submit false claims
• Providers providing two time-based claims for the same unit, one hour, that partially overlapped.
• What do you think prompted the governor to make this a priority, this legislation?
• Why make it a priority now and not earlier, like as opposed to when we had a Democrat trifecta?
• know wh why now why make it a priority know wh why now why make it a priority now<00:50:26.079><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Madam Chair and members, House Concord Resolution, 2058, access comprehensive claim audits, subject to
• This bill passed me. amendment titled Reporting Prior Authorizations Claims and D.
• Seeing none, let's move to HCR 2040, my claim.
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2834, claims against HOA's filing fee.
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2834, claims against HOA's filing fee, passed the Commerce Committee

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Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with staff giving brief descriptions and members flagging which items were on consent, had unanimous committee votes, or should be pulled for further discussion. Topics included education, health care, public safety, labor, water, taxation, housing, and elections. Several measures were noted as party-line or mixed votes, while many others were reported as unanimous and placed on third-read or consent calendars. Among the more discussed items were bills on school and labor policy, including a proposal to prohibit teacher strikes, a measure restricting school district bond actions, a bill requiring school safety protocols and assigning felony penalties for noncompliance, and a resolution limiting public money for labor organization activities. Members also raised concerns or requested further review on bills involving pharmacist testing authority, expired opioid antagonists, a county sheriff-related measure, a housing affordability district proposal, and a tobacco/vape regulation bill. Some measures were explicitly pulled from consent, including a Medicaid audit resolution, a budget-related pay-withholding resolution, and several education and public safety bills. The caucus also heard multiple health and human services measures, such as genetic counselor licensing, nursing board and pharmacy board continuations, foster care rights, psychiatry access funding, and free school meals. In addition, there were water and energy bills on Colorado River management, groundwater, transmission-line review, and renewable energy valuation, plus election and campaign-related proposals. The meeting ended with announcements, including an upcoming Colorado River breakfast briefing and an internal award recognizing Representative Brian Garcia, followed by adjournment.

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• Would claim otherwise.
• Members, when we come down here, priorities are very important as we look at these bills.
• Nursing homes are a priority.
• One of the first priorities that we should put together is a strong position for that in this bill.
• But the first thing is one of my main community priorities.

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• We need to accelerate insurance claims and permitting processes.
• Safety is not just a priority, because priorities can shift based on circumstances.
• Safety is our highest priority.
• This is the top priority for DIR and Cal/OSHA.
• As of this week, EDD has processed over 4,500 DUA claims.

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly labor committees held a hearing on the Los Angeles wildfires and their impact on workers, employers, and recovery efforts. Chairs and members emphasized that rebuilding should prioritize worker safety, equity, local hiring, and strong labor standards rather than simply moving quickly or relying on the lowest bidder. They also stressed the need to learn from past disasters and to create a more coordinated state response for future emergencies. Worker advocates described how domestic workers, day laborers, firefighters, and other frontline workers were affected by the fires. Testimony focused on workers being trapped in evacuation zones, lacking timely information in Spanish, losing jobs and income, and facing exposure to toxic debris without adequate PPE. Speakers called for expanded outreach and education, stronger Cal/OSHA enforcement, broader occupational safety coverage for domestic workers and day laborers, recall and transfer rights, childcare and transportation support, and a centralized disaster relief system that can quickly deliver cash aid and equipment regardless of immigration status. Firefighter Derek Irwin said California firefighters face serious carcinogenic exposure and urged continued funding for the firefighter cancer prevention and research program, along with a long-term state health monitoring and research effort similar to the World Trade Center Health Program. Building trades and labor representatives argued that cleanup and rebuilding should be done through community workforce agreements, prevailing wage, apprenticeship requirements, and local hire provisions, and said the state already has trained workers available. They also said federal debris-removal work through the Army Corps has limited the state’s ability to impose some standards, but that state and local funding or subsidies should trigger labor requirements. Employer and business representatives described major losses to property, inventory, revenue, and jobs, especially in Altadena and nearby areas. The Altadena Chamber said it is coordinating recovery resources, while a construction business owner said small local firms are being shut out of disaster contracts and proposed a more accessible procurement process for local and minority businesses. LAEDC presented preliminary estimates of billions in property damage and business disruption, tens of thousands of potential job losses, and a recovery timeline of five to ten years, warning that low-income communities will be disproportionately affected and that workforce retraining and upskilling will be needed alongside the broader economic recovery.

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• That is the claim system.
• So every claim that an MCO pays goes to H.R. in the form of what something is So every claim that an
• are looked off of that claims data.
• So we look at our claims, though it looks at our claims.
• Lastly, we build checks into our claims system. The MCOs have their own claim system.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• If you look at the damage just between 2018 and 2023, there were 30,000 Caltrans damage claims.
• Bicycle highways have been a point of discussion and a priority at the state and regional level. the
• Bicycle highways have been a point of discussion and a priority at the state and regional level.
• Highways have been a point of discussion and a priority at the state and regional level.
• Do you think that that should be lower priority than fixing a pothole?

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several transportation and climate-related bills. AB 954 would create a Caltrans pilot program for bike highways in two metropolitan areas and require a report to the Legislature; supporters said it would expand protected regional bike networks and help climate and equity goals, while some members objected that it would divert gas-tax-funded transportation dollars away from road repairs and rural needs. The bill passed on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open for later additions. AB 289 would authorize automated speed enforcement in active highway construction zones to protect workers. The author and labor and contractor witnesses described repeated work-zone crashes and fatalities and argued the cameras would supplement, not replace, CHP enforcement. Some members raised concerns about civil penalties and enforcement policy, but the bill advanced on a 9-? initial vote and later was approved 15-1 after the roll was completed. AB 674 would update the Clean Cars for All program to prioritize pre-2004 high-polluting vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities and improve reporting and incentive rules. Supporters said older vehicles produce a disproportionate share of emissions and that the program has already retired thousands of cars; the committee approved the bill unanimously on the floor vote and sent it to the Committee on Natural Resources. AB 1237 would let LA Metro and VTA add a $5 fee to primary ticket sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup and NCAA championship events to fund transit service, with ticket holders able to use transit on event day. Supporters said the fee would help manage congestion and security needs, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association argued it was an unconstitutional tax requiring voter approval. The bill passed and was re-referred to the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism. AB 891 would create a Caltrans quick-build pilot for temporary safety improvements on state highways for pedestrians and bicyclists; supporters emphasized rapid, low-cost safety fixes, while opponents said the program could divert gas-tax funds and was not appropriate for rural areas. It passed 11-4 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also approved a six-bill consent calendar.

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• Property tax, a high priority for our Missourians and many of us in this room.
• Some critics and members of the media will claim that tax cuts put us in a bad budget situation.
• And members of the media will claim that tax cuts put us in a bad budget situation. I disagree.
• Economic development is a top priority for this administration and I know for this chamber.
• Although funding education is a priority for me, the current formula simply does not work.

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• Democrats claim these able-bodied adults are working, but these claims are derived from self-reported
• Democrats claim these able-bodied adults are working, but these claims are derived from self-reported
• or their community's priorities or their employees' priorities, but for the government's priorities.
• /c> community's priorities or their community's priorities or their employees<08:42:25.080> priorities
• Um this is a priority wealthier nation. Um this is a priority for<08:50:13.840> Republicans.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Number three, there was a concern that was raised about... there's already clean claim statute part of
• <01:20:41.840> statute<01:20:42.280> part there's already clean claim statute part
• there's already clean claim statute part of<01:20:42.520> the<01:20:42.719> statute<01:
• so we're pointing right to clean claims so we're pointing right to the<01:21:06.159> statute<
• Yes, page two, lines seven through nine. claim relates to an insurance plan claim relates to an insurance

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• And then, generally speaking, election security is always a priority for us.
• necessary to pay expected claims.
• I mean, there's like 5 claim auditors trying to pay out.
• A billion dollars and hundreds of thousands of claims literally.
• pay some of the claim third-party claim contractors on some of those things.

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• SECRETARY COLLINS HAS SHIFTED THE DEPARTMENT'S FOCUS FROM GETTING CLAIMS RIGHT TO SIMPLY GETTING THEM
• Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
• , get their claims approved in a timely manner.
• THE BULLDOGS FINISHED THE SESSION THE SEASON TEN THREE AND CLAIMED THE SECOND CELEBRATION BOWL TITLE
• Just recently, the current occupant of the White House claimed that civil rights era protections left

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The voices on the other end claimed to be my grandson and a public defender.
• I turned to my brother for help. claimed to be he had negotiated a claimed to be he had negotiated a
• If you're have something official, um, if all things are a priority, nothing's a priority.
• um if all things are a priority um if all things are a priority nothing's<00:48:39.680> a
• /c><00:48:41.520> be nothing's a priority um but I'd be nothing's a priority um but I'd be interested

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• <00:38:24.280> to<00:38:24.400> be 23517 N that allows the claim to be 23517 N that
• allows the claim to be applied<00:38:24.839> to<00:38:25.040> subsequent<00:38:25.560>
• We were notified at the end of March that we're a priority listed offer, and we had to submit at the
• a credit under this section shall claim any other credit under this chapter for tax years...
• shall claim any other this section shall claim any other credit<01:13:36.040> under<01:13:36.400

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Summary: The committees considered a large number of Senate bills, with many measures advanced either unamended or with technical or substantive amendments. Early action included SB 88 and SB 11 SD1, both passed unamended, and SB 562 SD1 and SB 642 SD1, which were passed with amendments reflecting agency testimony. SB 1133 SD1 was amended to remove duplicative county requirements and clarify tax credit carry-forward eligibility, while SB 1569 SD1 on sports wagering was deferred. Later, SB 933 on nonprofit/federal funding support drew strong testimony from nonprofit and health advocates emphasizing the risk of federal funding freezes and the importance of protecting services such as early learning, domestic violence support, housing, and workforce supports; the committee recommended amendments to define eligible organizations, require reporting, and include the Judiciary. SB 934 and SB 935 were also amended, with SB 934 tying mass transit funding to Honolulu project milestones and SB 935 revising retirement-system language to change “fewer than five years” to “five or more years.” The committees then took up additional measures with targeted amendments. SB 1033 was amended to clarify that the bill applies to legal entities, not individuals, though members noted concerns about closely held family corporations and asked that the issue be reflected in the committee report. SB 1166, SB 1249, and SB 1256 were advanced with amendments or committee-report notes reflecting concerns from the Attorney General, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and Hawaii Farmers Union United, respectively. SB 1432 and SB 137, both relating to electric utilities, were amended to require retention of covered employees after mergers or acquisitions and to direct the PUC to consider whether proposed transactions further state policy goals. SB 157 on antitrust was narrowed to focus on coordinator conduct in rental housing markets, SB 252 on invasive species received a defective effective date, and SB 336 on defense of state employers and employees passed unamended. SB 536 on the Hawaii Community Development Authority was deferred to a later hearing, and SB 1064 on medical cannabis was heavily amended to authorize cultivator licenses with limits on canopy size, license counts, physician fees, and a special-fund appropriation for enforcement. In the Ways and Means portion, the committee passed several bills unamended, including SB 19, SB 124, SB 264, SB 345, SB 422, and SB 741 and SB 747 later in the agenda. SB 361 was amended to remove references to the attorney general and delete an appropriation section, SB 438 was amended to redefine buffer zones and landfill-unit language, and SB 441 and SB 494 were amended to blank appropriations and, in SB 494, assign charter-school audit responsibility to the state auditor. SB 659 was substantially amended to promote local procurement, including county-level geographic preferences and higher thresholds for locally sourced purchases, and SB 732 was amended to adjust film tax credit provisions, including the streaming-platform definition and sunset-related language. SB 819 was amended to replace references to “educators” with “teachers.” Throughout, most measures were adopted without recorded opposition, though several members noted reservations on particular bills.

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• Second, per statute, priority use of each district's safe schools allocation is the assignment of at
• After filing suit, the HOA fabricated claims that I lacked homeowner's insurance.
• Those claims are demonstrably false.
• Members of the committee, CS for HB 6509 is a claims bill that provides 1.2 million dollars in relief
• Apparently, those higher priorities include ticketing and towing me when I park in a regular parking

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• That shows where their priorities are.
• our leaders make ridiculous claims. our leaders make ridiculous claims.
• <02:19:06.800> We they a priority for deportation? We they a priority for deportation?
• <04:09:08.920> are ourselves what our priorities are ourselves what our priorities are because
• the question is what kind of priority the question is what kind of priority are<04:09:29.920>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The MJC understands that a request for a pay raise for judges and clerks is not a priority at this moment
• We have seen perpetrators file defamation claims, even from prison.
• It involved a child, and the claim of defamation was that the child reported to their mother.
• And what happens is it comes down to defense counsel having to incur cost to vet through these claims
• And of those 88 claims, only seven appear to be viable.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on bills in the Civil Actions 2 and Court Administration areas, with testimony spanning judicial security, judicial compensation, civil process fees, bar advocate compensation, interstate discovery, defamation protections for sexual assault survivors, and related criminal procedure changes. Chairs Edwards and Day opened with housekeeping rules on testimony limits and written submissions, then called witnesses on each bill in turn. On H. 1766, judicial officers and the Massachusetts Bar Association strongly supported a judicial security bill that would protect judges’ personal information, citing threats, online harassment, swatting, and violence against judges and their families. On H. 1819, judges and the Massachusetts Judges Conference asked for higher compensation, saying Massachusetts judges rank low nationally after cost-of-living adjustment and that pay affects recruitment and retention. The committee also heard support for H. 1582/S. 1183 to raise civil process service fees, with sheriffs saying the fees have been unchanged since 2003 and are needed to cover rising costs, safety equipment, and operations funded by those fees. The committee heard from prosecutors on H. 1604 and H. 1846, which would give district courts concurrent jurisdiction over certain school-threat and leaving-the-scene offenses, allowing prosecutors to handle less serious or panic-driven cases more efficiently while preserving mandatory penalties. CPCS and bar advocates supported H. 1876 on bar advocate compensation, describing a continuing shortage and crisis in indigent defense despite recent pay increases and staffing investments. The Boston Bar Association supported H. 1857, a Massachusetts version of the Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, saying it would simplify out-of-state discovery and reduce cost and delay. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 1974/S. 1143, which would protect survivors of sexual assault and harassment from retaliatory defamation suits unless the plaintiff proves actual malice, and would allow fee shifting and damages against abusive suits. Survivors, advocates, and attorneys described threats, legal costs, and chilling effects that silence reporting, while supporters said the bill would protect truthful speech and improve access to counsel. The committee also heard insurance-industry testimony on S. 1101, which would change personal injury protection payment rules to require insurers to tender disputed amounts within 30 days to avoid attorney’s fees; insurers said the bill would curb a growing volume of provider lawsuits and reduce abuse of the no-fault system. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed after all scheduled testimony was complete.

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• You know what I think the number one priority is? Public safety.
• You know what I think the number one priority is? Public safety.
• You know what I think the number one priority is? Public safety.
• If this bill does what you claim it does, or maybe claim it doesn't do, you'll bring that type of chaos
• IF THIS BILL DOES WHAT YOU CLAIM IT DOES, OR MAYBE CLAIM IT DOESN'T DO, YOU'LL BRING THAT TYPE OF CHAOS

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Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approval of the prior day’s journal, and several motions to restore previously passed bills to the third-reading calendar. Senate Print 2436A, an amendment to the Administrative Code of New York City, and Senate Print 7160, an amendment to the Elder Law, were both reconsidered and restored to the calendar by roll call. Amendments were also received on Senate Print 9960, which retained its place on the third-reading calendar. The chamber then paused to honor Madeline Wilson on her 100th birthday and Marilyn D. Mosley through previously adopted resolutions, with family members and guests recognized on the floor. The Senate also welcomed Columbia Kicks Cancer, a student-run East Greenbush fundraising team that raised more than $239,000 for blood cancer research and care. The Finance Committee reported Senate Print 9005C, a budget bill amending Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1996, directly to third reading, and the Senate accepted the report and the message of necessity. The bill was then taken up on the controversial calendar, leading to extended debate on Part LL, which focused on limits on state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including 287(g) agreements, informal cooperation, masking rules for law enforcement, sensitive locations such as polling places, and the creation of an Office of Immigration Trust within the Attorney General’s office. Supporters argued the bill would keep state and municipal employees focused on their own duties, protect constitutional rights, and prevent New York resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement; they also said it would not bar all cooperation or prevent local police from responding to crime. Opponents argued it would hinder public safety, restrict law enforcement cooperation, and interfere with local discretion, while some raised concerns about constitutional issues and the practical effects on sheriffs, county jails, and police agencies. The debate also included a separate provision creating a civil cause of action for constitutional-rights violations by federal, state, or local officials, which supporters described as an accountability measure. Members further discussed the masking section, with supporters saying it applied broadly to officials and was intended to withstand constitutional scrutiny, while opponents cited a recent Ninth Circuit ruling striking down a similar California law. The Office of Immigration Trust and its complaint/referral process were also examined, including the role of the Governor and the State Education Department in reviewing alleged violations. No final vote on the controversial calendar bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.