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• well, not performing well?
• they're performing well not performing well<03:19:30.199> yeah<03:19:30.399> that's well
• , even before the audit report came out.
• even before the brought up in the audit even before the audit<04:38:11.240> report<04:38:11.719
• <04:55:41.040> the trauma experts in order to perform the trauma experts in order to perform

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns. Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• ONE PERFORMANCE MEASURES, MOST ESTABLISHED PERFORMANCE MEASURES BASED ON SALES.
• THE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE MANUFACTURER MAKE AVAILABLE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF HOW PERFORMANCE MEASURES
• PROVIDES ALL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE ANNUAL PROCEEDS FROM SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED AUDIT
• THEY ARE AUDITED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FDOT, COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGE
• ALREADY TO THE NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE OF THE FEDERAL LEVEL TO DOT HERE, DOT PRODUCES A TRANSIT AND PERFORMANCE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• audit situation.
• frequency or audit scope.
• frequency or audit scope.
• So they can audit me while owning their own stores.
• Right now we see a lot where they'll call an audit a fraud, waste, or abuse audit and use that to kind

Bills: S0326, S0598, S0632, S0786, S1110, S1256, S1380, S1588, S7042, S7044

Keywords: curators, estates, court appointment, fiduciary duty, bond requirements, removal, surrogate, funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 7042 on legal tender and SB 1380 before taking up the remaining agenda. The committee first reported favorably C.S. for SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and what oversight applies. It then reported favorably SB 1256, which standardizes PBM pharmacy audits by requiring uniform audit standards, scope, frequency, penalties, and due process protections for pharmacies; testimony from pharmacists emphasized concerns about conflicts of interest, excessive audits, and disproportionate penalties, while preserving fraud investigations. The committee also reported favorably C.S. for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services after adopting an amendment that removed provisions on civil damages caps and phasing out direct disposers; the bill updates licensure and contract rules and addresses unclaimed remains. SB 632, which sets insurance requirements for transportation network companies during the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup, was reported favorably despite opposition from an attorney who argued the existing coverage framework should not be reduced. C.S. for SB 786, creating a nonjudicial process to close out undisputed trusts and discharge trustees, was also reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 1110, a major bill expanding Medicaid and private insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity limbs, and requiring annual reporting. After adopting an amendment clarifying eligible recipients, the committee heard extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the medical, developmental, and financial importance of prosthetic coverage, and members spoke in strong support before the bill was reported favorably. Later, the committee considered SB 1588, which implements last session’s legal tender law by refining definitions, narrowing custodian provisions, eliminating unnecessary examination requirements, and repealing the sunset clause; members raised questions about verification and anti-money-laundering concerns, but the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7044 as a committee bill to expand public records exemptions to records relating to newly regulated custodians of gold and silver. The meeting concluded with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjourning.

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• I'm kind of in communications, and as quartermaster I see all their audits, so I'm really their point
• I see these audits where posts have $10,000, and if they go away, the community loses the veteran support
• /c><00:03:29.200> I'm<00:03:29.360> really<00:03:29.560> their see all their audits
• so I'm really their see all their audits so I'm really their point<00:03:30.239> of<00:03:30.400
• <00:03:51.280> where improvements I see these audits where improvements I see these audits

Keywords: 1183, house

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• How great would it be if there was a performance coach also within a squadron?
• They make the agency visits, provide technical assistance, conduct audits, and perform inspections.
• And I can't speak for their performance.
• clause in there where they have the right to come in and audit my contracts.
• I do not make my income performing these services. This is not how I make my living.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• One for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, won for Best Pop Collaboration, Best Country Performance
• We are here today to celebrate their outstanding performance in the college university category at the
• HB 3871 by Shaheen relates to the audit of financial records of a certain property owners association
• HB 3887 by Matt Caffer leads the requirement of the performance and payment of bonds from contractors
• HB 4064 by elders relating to the performance of autopsies of individuals with a history of epilepsy

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• But they successfully undergo rigorous financial audits all the time. This is possible.
• Personally, yeah, nobody's ever your company's audited all the more.
• We better fix it by that audit. Yeah And if not, what would you do?
• If you don't have an audit, it's a big problem. Yeah, so would you keep the CFO? No.
• Yeah, so our military doesn't have an audit.

Keywords: Steven Feinberg, Deputy Secretary of Defense, national security, budget cuts, military readiness, global threats, Department of Defense

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.

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• a new entrant safety audit and/or compliance review.
• a new entrant safety audit and/or compliance review.
• a new entrant safety audit and/or compliance review.
• a new entrant safety audit and/or compliance review.
• a new entrant safety audit and/or compliance review.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• . $28.5 million in performance incentives for district workforce education programs. $90 million in performance
• And the voting system automated independent audit program.
• We had an audit presentation in the Education Committee, and I just want to ask Senator Burgess, did
• They will also provide post-election voting system audit and post-certification of election results.
• They will also provide post-election voting system audit and post-certification of election results.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• and as as teachers performance goes up.
• . quintile of performance, I think, statewide.
• It's about the 10th grade performance.
• audit.
• in the F performance band than campuses that and otherwise perform in the AA performance band set, page

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <01:37:47.639> the hearing on the uh the audit the hearing on the uh the audit the performance
• ><01:37:49.920> haven't performance audit report um I haven't performance audit report um I haven't
• Chair, I believe you mentioned there were two performance audits, and I thought you had said that.
• But as to the performance audits that were adjourned, I would say to you I hope that reading this you
• But as to the performance audits, I would say to you I hope that reading this you will get caught up

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

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• <04:11:52.680> these Louisiana have safely performed these Louisiana have safely performed
• HB 349 will allow doctors of optometry to perform procedures that ODs are authorized to perform in 12
• other states where they can perform other states where they can perform lasers<04:49:56.798>
• <04:58:59.240> all fact the lasers used to perform all fact the lasers used to perform all
• this procedure can be performed this procedure can be performed preventatively<05:00:22.520>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent. HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.

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• I mean, they do have audits. They have to be audited on an annual basis.
• <01:18:15.600> to legislature would do a full audit to legislature would do a full audit to
• I mean, it's they they do have audits?
• have to be audited on an annual basis. have to be audited on an annual basis.
• <02:04:42.560> this injuries when they're performing this injuries when they're performing

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Services Performance Management Council transferred<00:17:32.520> in<00:17:32.760> January
• In addition, OIG performs data-informed audits of child care providers who receive grants.
• So if an audit reveals that a provider did not qualify for the grant, OIG will recoup that funding.
• The child care grant audits and investigators conduct compliance checks and audits of licensed child
• Audits and compliance checks are random and implemented without notice to the provider.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• President, the Office of the Auditor General has provided to the Senate the following report: Single Audit
• for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; follow-up report of the contractor and consultant performance
• Pursuant to Senate rules, the audits are referred to the Committee on Oversight.
• Pursuant to Senate rules, the audits are referred to the Committee on Oversight.

Summary: The Senate convened under Senate Rule 1.101 with the Secretary presiding and handled routine business. The Office of the Auditor General submitted two reports: the Single Audit Report for the State of Michigan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and a follow-up report on the contractor and consultant performance evaluation process at the Michigan Department of Transportation. Both audits were referred to the Committee on Oversight. The session also noted that informational communications were available on the session website. No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred. Because a quorum was not present, the Senate adjourned under Senate Rule 3.104 and Joint Rule 15, to reconvene on Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m.

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• So have you operationally performed that way in the past?
• You've acknowledged that there was quite an increase in performance, and so that came at some expense
• The mechanisms being established—audit mandate, spending caps, and cost disallowances—are the kind of
• Audit mandate, spending caps, and cost disallowances are the kind of regulatory tools once normalized
• There should be regular audits for a company that people can't opt out of.

Bills: SB287

Keywords: solid waste, recycling, universal recycling, single-stream recycling, multifamily housing, apartment recycling, commercial recycling, waste diversion, recycling grants, low-interest loans, Delaware Recycling Fund, Delaware Solid Waste Authority, DNREC, waste hauler, curbside recycling, yard waste, source-separated recycling, pay-as-you-throw, extended producer responsibility, waste bans

Summary: The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met and considered three Senate bills. SB 287 with Senate Amendment 2, a DNREC cleanup bill on recycling, would tighten recycling collection rules for haulers and commercial generators, require multifamily recycling education, repurpose the Delaware Recycling Fund, and add annual reporting; after brief questions and no public comment, the committee motion to release did not initially receive enough votes, so the bill was circulated for signatures. SB 346, which would speed Environmental Appeals Board hearing and decision timelines so DNREC secretary decisions become final if deadlines are missed, drew support from the Nature Conservancy and also failed to get enough votes at the meeting, so it too was circulated for signatures. The committee then took up SB 326, a major utility-regulation bill sponsored by Senator Hanson and Representative Heffernan that would cap certain non-mandatory utility spending, limit interim rates, increase oversight and transparency, and streamline rate-setting. SB 326 generated extensive testimony and debate. Supporters, including the Public Advocate, Sierra Club, PSC staff, and some legislators, argued that Delmarva Power’s spending on non-mandatory infrastructure has risen far faster than inflation, that the company is a regulated monopoly, and that the bill would help restrain future delivery-rate increases without harming reliability because mandatory reliability, storm response, and vegetation management spending would remain allowed. Opponents, including Delmarva Power, business groups, contractors, labor representatives, and the Delaware Contractors Association, argued the cap would delay needed reliability and capacity projects, hurt economic development, reduce jobs, and interfere with utility planning; they also said supply costs, not distribution spending, are the main driver of recent bill increases. After public comment and additional questioning, the committee voted to release SB 326 on a split roll call, but because several members were absent the bill was also walked for additional signatures. The committee then adjourned.

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• We are tracking 68 key metrics through a newly engineered comprehensive performance management system
• We are tracking 68 key metrics through a newly engineered comprehensive performance management system
• These out engineered comprehensive performance management system.
• When the initial sunset audit began for our agency about a year and a half ago, I was serving in the
• You're going through your audit of a property on a tablet, making sure that you're not able to skip any

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Committee on Director Nominations met to consider Ruby Dylan Williams for Director of the Arizona Department of Housing. Chair Jay Kaufman opened with remarks about the committee’s role in scrutinizing nominees’ commitment to faithfully executing state law. Williams, who has served in housing roles since 2020 and as interim director since March 2025, described her background in both public service and the private sector and said her priorities would be expanding housing supply, preserving housing stability, and improving technology-driven operations and transparency. Members questioned Williams extensively about department oversight, fraud prevention, auditor general findings, homelessness policy, budget priorities, and the cost of affordable housing programs. She said the department had strengthened internal controls, added verbal verification steps for wire transfers, increased site inspections and grantee monitoring, and was tracking 68 performance metrics. She also defended the use of LIHTC and other federal housing programs as key public-private tools, said the department was working on a real-time homelessness data system, and explained that if state funding were cut, staffing would likely be reduced before core programs. Several members pressed her on past fraud and audit findings and on whether the department had been sufficiently proactive in preventing them. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Developers and industry representatives praised Williams’ experience, her knowledge of housing finance, and her role in streamlining the qualified allocation plan and improving the department’s responsiveness. They argued that her leadership has helped attract investment and increase housing production in Arizona. After debate, the committee voted 3-2 to recommend Williams’ confirmation to the full Senate, with Senators Kavanagh and Shope voting no and Senators Bravo and Ortiz voting yes.

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• The funding will also support election assistance for individuals with disabilities, election auditing
• Funding approved for fiscal year 24-25. supports a business integrator that will perform an integral
• So I would hope that we can perform that.
• Additionally, there's a state audit on telework that I'd like to ask that that be reviewed before we
• Josh Hoover's Joint Legislative Audit.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Next, we are going to go to Larry Goen as Chief Performance Officer for the Department of Highway Safety
• I'm the Chief Performance Officer for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
• For repairs over $250 but under $2,500, a supervisor must approve the repair before it's performed, and
• Repairs over $2,500 require a purchase requisition and then a subsequent purchase order to be performed
• The OCR reduces manual workload and improves data accuracy for audits, budgeting, and compliance with

Summary: The Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum and heard several presentations on state fleet management. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services described its new fleet tracking rollout using AT&T/GeoTab devices, funded with $804,000, to monitor vehicle location, fuel use, idle time, driver behavior, and maintenance needs in real time. Members asked about whether the system was unique to FDACS and whether it duplicated reporting to the Department of Management Services; the agency said it was still implementing the system and would follow up on those questions. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission presented on its large and diverse fleet, including more than 4,000 assets, and explained that it uses both the statewide FleetWave system and the Samsara telematics platform. FWC said FleetWave is used for monthly reporting and replacement tracking, while Samsara provides real-time location and diagnostics, reducing administrative burden and improving accountability. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Florida Highway Patrol then outlined their fleet operations, emphasizing that most assets support law enforcement, that multiple manual systems create data inaccuracies, and that they are seeking a $750,000 increase to modernize fleet management with telematics, automated receipt processing, and a centralized database to improve safety and efficiency. The committee also considered SPB 7010, which would authorize the Department of Financial Services and local governmental entities to allow post-tax Roth contributions in deferred compensation plans, in addition to existing pre-tax contributions. After a brief explanation, there was no debate or public testimony, and the committee voted to submit the bill as a committee bill. The roll call showed the measure was favorably reported, and the meeting then adjourned.

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• who is providing services and performing who is providing services and performing services<00:52
• They must have audited financial reports for the past 3 years.
• :41.280> reports<01:00:41.760> for must have audited financial reports for must have audited
• <01:10:14.880> financials have three years of audited financials have three years of audited
• So I urge a green vote. open, but when there's audits there, there's nobody there, no kids.

Keywords: 919, house, all

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.