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• The Saving Medicare Act will stop this waste, fraud, and abuse.
• . pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume.
• Rampant voter fraud is a myth. It does not exist.
• That's what he's consumed about.
• , Fraud, fraud, and the majority of it isn't some international syndicate coming and stealing money from

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• ,<00:49:42.640> and we've had a lot of waste, fraud, and we've had a lot of waste, fraud,
• looks at Medicaid waste and fraud looks at Medicaid waste and fraud generally.<02:28:59.040>
• <02:50:50.640> in have the the uh uh history of fraud in have the the uh uh history of fraud
• We're raising costs for consumers in the end because if they pass it along in higher premiums, consumers
• We're raising costs for consumers in the end because if they pass it along in higher premiums, consumers

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is the fraud package.
• package those numbers are listed fraud package those numbers are listed uh<00:46:24.800> here
• do which is costly and time consuming do which is costly and time consuming process<00:49:59.760
• against public programs and it on fraud against public programs and it says<01:20:14.280> the
• <01:20:40.719> against beds next year uh for uh fraud against beds next year uh for uh fraud

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills and a Department of Corrections budget overview. On Senate File 9, Senator Rest explained a bipartisan campaign finance refund bill that had previously moved through the Elections Committee and the tax bill process. Members asked about the $10 minimum contribution threshold for reporting and refund eligibility, and Rest said it was a reasonable number suggested by Senator Karan to make the system more efficient. The bill also included data practices language classifying certain refund-related information as private data, with a separate nonpublic classification noted for receipt validation reports. The committee voted to recommend the bill to pass and re-refer it to the Taxes Committee. The committee then took up Senate File 11, a sales tax exemption for firearm safety devices such as trigger locks and gun safes. Rest described the bill as an extension of prior tax exemptions and clarified that it does not apply to the firearm itself. An A1 clarifying amendment defining “government entity” by reference to statute was adopted. Members discussed the bill’s scope and data privacy language, including a provision making purchase or transfer information private if collected by a government entity. The committee then voted to recommend the amended bill to pass and re-refer it to the Taxes Committee. Next, the committee heard Senate File 456, a bill to update Minnesota’s drug statutes to address fentanyl more directly. Anoka County Assistant County Attorney Sebastian Mesa and Senator Oumou Verbeten testified in support, arguing that fentanyl has become more dangerous than methamphetamine and that the law needs to be updated to give prosecutors a better tool. Members discussed overdose trends and whether more recent statistics were available; one member noted 2023 fentanyl deaths exceeded 1,000, while another said national fatal overdoses had declined since mid-2023. The bill was laid over, with the committee noting it would wait for fiscal analysis before further action. Finally, Commissioner Paul Schnell gave an overview of the Department of Corrections, describing its mission, staffing, prison population, community supervision responsibilities, and budget context. He emphasized rehabilitation, evidence-based practices, reentry support, and the public safety benefits of reducing recidivism. No vote was taken on the department presentation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, so I think this is a consumer protection fraud thing that we have to keep pursuing, but I'm glad
• so, I I think this is a consumer so, I I think this is a consumer protection<00:07:39.960> fraud
• covered under the general fraud statute. covered under the general fraud statute.
• They could be others who may be vulnerable individuals who, it's like any other fraud.
• <00:32:52.320> They're it's like any other fraud. They're it's like any other fraud.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Regulated facilities providing itemized bills to consumers, so they have to have a written to their consumers
• Last thing deals with the fraud that was been brought up in.
• . are committing fraud on their own file or someone that they know's file.
• And back to the fraud in Medicaid.
• A quick question, getting back to that fraud that you talked about.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Evidence is showing us that consumers don't understand this at all.
• , ingredient fraud.
• You said there's all this fraud or misadvertising or whatnot.
• I think it's the difference between a consumer taking a known risk versus an unknown risk because consumers
• It's filled here in Tempe, the consumable portion.

Bills: HB2746, HB2750, HB2765, HB4036

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Berthold Barak Karlich of Benor Capital on investment, innovation, and trade from a European perspective. He argued that legacy is about enabling future generations through open, connected systems rather than isolation, highlighted Austria’s “hidden champion” SMEs and strong education/research base, and said innovation thrives through international collaboration. He also discussed AI and deep tech investment, emphasizing photonic computing and the need to support hardware that enables future AI systems. In response to questions, he said Arizona appears friendly and strong in deep tech and that he will explore opportunities there. The committee then considered HB 2746, which creates a study committee on trade offices under the Arizona Commerce Authority to review existing trade offices, gather stakeholder input, and make recommendations. Members discussed oversight of Arizona’s trade offices in several countries and the need to evaluate effectiveness. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. HB 2750, which establishes the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission to improve trade, commerce, and tourism ties with Sonora, Mexico, also passed, with some members expressing interest in further discussion about its relationship to the Arizona-Mexico Commission; it received a 5-1-1 recommendation. The committee next took up HB 4036, a bill regulating compounded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and related bulk drug substances, including restrictions on sale and distribution, testing and sourcing requirements, advertising disclosures, penalties, and pharmacy board inspection authority. Supporters, including representatives from Novo Nordisk and the Partnership for Safe Medicines, argued the bill addresses unsafe imported ingredients, misleading advertising, and a surge in unregulated compounded weight-loss products. Opponents from the Arizona Pharmacy Association, a compounding pharmacist, and a physician said the bill would burden lawful compounders, raise costs, reduce access, and could affect other legitimate compounded medications. After extensive debate, the motion for a due pass recommendation failed on a 5-5 tie. Finally, the committee heard a strike-everything amendment to HB 2765 creating a vapor product manufacturer licensing framework, fees, penalties, and Department of Revenue oversight aimed at stopping smuggled vape products. The sponsor said the measure was intended to target illegal imports and protect children, while opponents from the Vapor Technology Association and Arizona Innovates argued it would burden lawful businesses and that the real problem is illegal actors and targeted enforcement. The discussion continued with questions about federal law, flavored vape products, and whether the bill would affect compliant manufacturers, but the transcript ends before any final vote on HB 2765.

Transcript Highlights:

• Unfortunately, we have business fraud out there.
• Unfortunately, we<02:04:01.920> have<02:04:02.159> business<02:04:02.560> fraud<
• <02:04:04.400> And we have business fraud out there.
• And we have business fraud out there.
• , including theft, charitable fraud, including theft, charitable fraud, forgery,<03:01:51.439>

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House opened with the pledge, roll call, and approval of the journal. Members then spent much of the morning on announcements recognizing visiting groups, including the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Catholic Lobby Day participants, Vertical Skills Academy students, the Colorado Optometric Association, the Junior League of Denver, Jack and Jill of America, and advocates for HIV/AIDS harm reduction. Representative Gilchrist also highlighted HIV/AIDS and overdose statistics and urged members to meet with advocates. Representative Velasco announced an absence for Monday and Tuesday. The chamber adopted House Resolution 1002, honoring District Wildlife Manager Bob Holder for 50 years of service to Colorado wildlife. Supporters described his long career, conservation work, bear education efforts, landowner relationships, and awards, and members gave him a standing recognition. The resolution passed 62-0 with 3 excused. The House then received committee reports and moved to third reading on several bills. House Bill 1081, concerning electric transmission system optimization, passed 42-20 with 3 excused. House Bill 1228, increasing access to marriage and family therapist licensure, passed 62-0 with 3 excused. House Bill 1120, implementing mobile home taxation task force recommendations and extending redemption protections for mobile home owners, passed 40-2 with 3 excused after debate over its tax policy effects and fairness to seniors and disabled veterans. House Bill 1084, expanding voter transparency requirements for initiated statewide ballot measures, was debated at length with opponents arguing it would burden citizen initiatives and implicate First Amendment rights; the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE FREE. THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF THE BILL.
• LEAVING CONSUMERS EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS IN EVERYDAY BEAUTY PRODUCTS BUILD UP OVER TIME.
• CONSUMERS HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN THESE PRODUCTS AND WHAT QUALITIES.
• THIS IS THE TOPIC OF FINANCIAL LITERACY BASIC CONSUMER PROTECTION RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION FRAUD, CONSTRUCTION
• TIMELY REFUNDS FOR WHEN A CONSUMER DECIDES TO FOREGO A PROJECT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• GDP rose 2.5% in 2024, bolstered by resilient consumer spending.
• Consumer Bureau when supervising those large banks, correct?
• about fraud and predators with the CFPB.
• It's returned $20 billion to consumers.
• It consumes information, but it Never releases it.

Bills: SB257

Keywords: supply chain resilience, critical supply chains, critical goods, manufacturing, domestic manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, supply chain security, supply chain shock, supply chain disruption, critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, cybersecurity

Transcript Highlights:

• It creates certainties for both consumers, residents, and industry.
• from fraud, harm, and misinformation.
• from fraud, harm, and misinformation.
• Fraud detection: credit cards are using it to detect fraud.
• We're seeing a lot of scams and fraud that are computer-generated.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began. Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors. A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.

Transcript Highlights:

• We also do a lot of direct-to-consumer telehealth.
• budget to fraud, waste, and abuse.
• The first kind of misconduct that I mentioned there is client fraud.
• How much did you say per year was waste, fraud, and abuse?
• That's the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Industries which is why we have consumer Industries which is why we have consumer protection<00:
• the strongest levels of Consumer the strongest levels of Consumer Protections<00:10:12.160> and
• It is also the part that most consumers of sports wagering wish to participate in.
• <01:01:54.799> of also the part that most consumers of also the part that most consumers of
• It affects their businesses, the places they work, because of fraud, and so on.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• With fraud being a major issue in our state government, this bill starts to address the issue and puts
• With<00:02:20.200> fraud<00:02:20.520> being<00:02:20.720> a<00:02:20.760> major
• issue in our With fraud being a major issue in our state<00:02:22.000> government,<00:02:22.560
• So, um, I can't see a good reason for this because I'm afraid of the fraud.
• <01:27:06.640> Um because I'm afraid of the fraud. Um because I'm afraid of the fraud.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Sheriff Bianco's investigation in last year's special election on Prop. 50 was a sham, a complete fraud
• Sheriff Bianco's investigation in last year's special election on Prop. 50 was a sham, a complete fraud
• If voter fraud is a choice... ...by-mail ballots.
• Be sure that non-demand consumers are not paying for costs they are not generating.
• It is set to consume over 5 gigawatts, equivalent to 5 million homes.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journals, and confirmed three gubernatorial appointments: Doreen Diyamo to the State Water Resources Control Board, Dr. Anne Maria de Mars to the State Athletic Commission, and Ronald Fiore to the State Athletic Commission. The chamber then took up a series of floor items, including SB 73 on election security, SB 929 on annual reporting by the California Energy Commission, SB 1370 on wildfire-related oversight testimony, SB 983 on Port of San Diego contracting authority, SB 1367 on restricting new detention-facility land use approvals, SB 1257 on annual reporting of immigration enforcement incidents, SB 1103 on retailer reporting related to immigration enforcement, SB 1399 on continuing DOJ reviews of immigration detention facilities, SB 873 on limiting ICE arrests near courthouses, SB 1292 on pilot camera/sensor enforcement for curb management, SB 878 on insurance prompt-payment penalties, SB 958 on CEQA clarification for building-height impacts, SB 924 on low-income energy assistance, SB 1057 on certification changes for nurse assistants and home health aides, SB 1092 on resident bid opportunities for mobile home park sales, SB 1123 on considering consumer benefits in regulatory analysis, SB 1233 on utility rate transparency, SB 1237 on pay equity reporting enforcement, SB 886 on data-center cost allocation, SB 905 on utility executive incentives and ratepayer protections, SB 909 on public works wage enforcement, and SB 925 on a statewide fusion-energy roadmap. Most of the debate centered on election security, immigration enforcement, utility rates, housing and land use, and environmental/CEQA policy. SB 73 drew sharp support and opposition over ballot custody and law-enforcement access at voting locations, with supporters framing it as a response to election interference and opponents arguing it would hinder legitimate investigations and raise constitutional concerns; the urgency clause and the measure both passed. Immigration-related bills were defended as protections for vulnerable communities and court access, while opponents argued they would obstruct enforcement and public safety. Energy and utility bills were presented as ratepayer protections and transparency measures, with supporters emphasizing affordability and accountability and opponents warning about regulatory burdens and impacts on business and utility operations. SB 954 generated extensive discussion over whether it appropriately refined last year’s CEQA exemptions for advanced manufacturing or improperly rolled back housing-related reforms; supporters said it added needed guardrails and labor/environmental protections, while opponents said it would add bureaucracy and uncertainty. Several measures passed on recorded votes, including SB 73, SB 929, SB 1370, SB 983, SB 1367, SB 1257, SB 1103, SB 1399, SB 873, SB 1292, SB 878, SB 958, SB 924, SB 1057, SB 1092, SB 1123, SB 1233, SB 1237, SB 886, SB 905, SB 909, and SB 925. SB 958 passed unanimously without objection, and SB 925 also passed unanimously. The transcript ends during continued debate on SB 954, with supporters and opponents still discussing the bill’s CEQA, housing, labor, and manufacturing provisions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, it's frustrating for workers, it's time consuming for workers, and it means that it's hard to keep
• <00:01:33.439> for for workers, it's time consuming for for workers, it's time consuming for
• How do we protect from fraud? How do we create that sustainable funding?
• <00:18:11.120> and things like preventing fraud and things like preventing fraud and creating
• How do we protect from fraud? forward. How do we protect from fraud?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up Senate File 334, a bill to modernize county human services technology used to administer programs such as Medicaid and SNAP. The author and several members described the current systems as outdated “green screen” platforms that are slow, duplicative, and difficult for workers and applicants, and argued modernization would improve service, retention, and fraud prevention. The bill would create a technology modernization fund with about $90 million over time, capped at $50 million, route funds through Minute, establish an interagency group with county representation, create a legislative working group, and provide $15 million for Office of Inspector General technology. Members from several counties spoke in strong support, citing local system failures, cyberattacks, and the need for better tools; one member noted the bill was about 20 years overdue. The bill passed third reading by a vote of 134-0, and a title was agreed to. The House then considered Senate File 4401, the cannabis bill. The author described it as a maintenance and cleanup package developed with more than 80 stakeholders over months of meetings, including business owners, labor, tribal representatives, and medical cannabis interests. The bill was presented as making noncontroversial adjustments to support small businesses, clarify statutes, improve privacy protections, adjust event and transporter rules, address good-faith errors, strengthen enforcement against unlicensed operators, and support local governments and municipal cannabis dispensaries. It also included a first step toward a medical psilocybin program and changes intended to make the medical cannabis market more sustainable, including easing the grow-and-sale ratio issue. The transcript cuts off before final action on this bill, but members speaking in support emphasized collaboration and the need for practical regulatory fixes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, on the consumer-directed programs, this kind of hit it hard. harder I believe.
• So you are strictly civil and criminal from the Medicaid fraud, basically.
• We do have a peace officers that are allocated to us for Medicaid fraud investigations.
• It's more of a syndicate rather than a. and an individual provider committing a fraud?
• The state of Texas has basically three. ways to combat Medicaid fraud.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• As I may consume, Mr.
• consumers.
• Consumers should not have for consumers.
• We will build, not just consume. lead. We will build, not just consume.
• such time as I may consume. such time as I may consume.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• food and farmers workers and consumers food and farmers workers and consumers and<00:10:34.560><
• Now, workers and consumers.
• Now, workers and consumers.
• Now, workers and consumers.
• Now, workers and consumers.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Improper payments does not mean fraud, right? Fraud is a crime.
• Detecting, preventing fraud, fighting fraud takes resources.
• Detecting, preventing fraud, fighting fraud takes resources.
• Detecting, preventing fraud, fighting fraud takes resources.
• fraud, there's fraud, frankly, there are fraud, there's fraud, frankly, whenever<01:46:02.960> there's

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These funds would help cover potential defaults by end-use consumers.
• financing to Rend to end use consumers financing to Rend to end use consumers for<00:13:20.199><
• this combination of financing consumers this combination of financing would<00:13:39.560> make
• The other thing: we've had an awful lot of fraud around here in the state of Minnesota in the last few
• <01:05:08.279> uh prudent way and avoid uh any um fraud uh prudent way and avoid uh any um

Keywords: 1187, senate, all