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• I was wanting to know, is there an audit provision in there in terms of this committee?
• Is there someone that's going to audit the requests that come in to this committee?
• So we could ask through the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee that should we have evidence that suggests
• that maybe there would be an audit needed of ACCA or of the program, we could do an out-of-cycle request
• Individuals or their caregivers are also required to notify ACCA and the DCF of any material change in

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 132, as amended, would require the Department of Financial Services to contract for a study on whether Florida should recognize gold and silver as legal tender; an amendment advanced the report deadline to December 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1050, also amended, expands the intellectual and developmental disabilities managed care pilot program statewide, emphasizes that enrollment is voluntary, adds transparency and reporting requirements for APD, creates a statewide family care council, and requires related studies and coordination; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony about reducing the APD wait list. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office, and the bill drew extended debate over church-state separation and concerns about political activity by the office; despite opposition from several senators, it was reported favorably. SB 1060 creates a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations, with supporters citing the size of the program and the need for stronger legislative review; it passed favorably. SB 7032 presumes Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals receiving certain long-term services during redetermination, to prevent gaps in care, and was reported favorably with broad support. SB 12, a claim bill for a minor injured in a DCF-related case, was also reported favorably without opposition. The committee also approved several infrastructure and tax-related measures. SJR 318 proposes an ad valorem exemption for certain tangible personal property used in agriculture or agritourism, such as equipment and tractors, and was reported favorably with support from agricultural and business groups. SB 818, as amended, revises utility relocation funding for public road and rail projects, shifting the financing structure after constitutional concerns were raised and adding a $50 million grant program; it passed after discussion of the impact on local governments and utilities. SB 1348 modernizes DMV services through tax collectors, adds a distracted driving course option, bans appointment scalping, and extends certain disabled parking permit terms; it was reported favorably. SB 1664 requires voter reapproval of local taxes, including tourist development taxes and local option sales taxes, when they expire, with special rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds; it drew significant debate over impacts on tourism-dependent counties and was reported favorably despite opposition from some members and local government groups. SB 1050, SB 820, SB 1060, SB 7032, SB 12, SJR 318, SB 818, SB 1348, and SB 1664 all received favorable committee votes, and the meeting ended with final missed-vote requests and adjournment.

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• The websites housing thousands of audit reports went offline.
• <02:22:24.399> and share resources, set audit and share resources, set audit and investigative
• The websites housing thousands of audit The websites housing thousands of audit reports<02:23:29.200
• <07:59:30.160> here<07:59:30.558> in threats that might materialize here in threats
• that might materialize here in the<07:59:30.958> absence<07:59:31.280> of<07:59:31.520

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• You'll see there are a myriad of things that are outlined that have to do with audits and reviews and
• HB 2755 allows the State Land Commissioner to renew an existing mineral or mineral materials lease without

Keywords: 1182, all

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• writing that, one, a bona fide cyber emergency does exist, and, B, normal procurement timelines would materially
• adopted during DIR's sunset review: incident disclosure standards, tabletop exercise requirements, audit

Summary: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with a quorum and considered several House bills. House Bill 111 was taken up as a committee substitute; members briefly discussed what entities the bill would apply to, and the committee substitute was adopted and reported favorably to the full Senate by a 6-5 vote. House Bill 150, relating to the Texas Cyber Command, received extensive explanation of a revised committee substitute that made the command a standalone state agency, allowed flexible state partnerships, preserved vendor neutrality, added emergency purchasing guardrails and reporting, protected existing confidentiality laws, limited monitoring to contracted entities, and clarified coordination with law enforcement rather than direct prosecution. The substitute was adopted and HB 150 was reported favorably 11-0. The committee also reported House Bill 2517 favorably without debate, 10 ayes and 1 present not voting. House Bill 2963 was considered with a committee substitute that added a definition of “power sports vehicle” and exempted those items from the right-to-repair bill; the substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 3520 was reported favorably by a 7-4 vote, and House Bill 5435 was reported favorably 11-0 and also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. After completing the votes, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Accountability and auditing.
• Facing a petition for an audit too.
• The first part that we would ask for is what we call a population audit.
• I think these audits are really important.
• COC audits, because to Jacob's point, the population audits, the COC audits, because while I did use

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Thank you for your time, and we will look over your supplemental material carefully.
• The basis for that increase is mostly related to an audit program that we want to implement.
• So we issued regulations relative to auditing and maintenance of records recently.
• , and our intention with this additional request was to really begin an audit program.
• But having an audit program we believe is critical to ensure compliance by everybody.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• We review various prison practices, policies, and procedures by conducting performance audits and special
• And we had our audits team, we use our auditors to help us come up with what is a representative sample
• These enhanced audits will help ensure corrective and disciplinary actions are taken.
• This increased internal auditing will be implemented in coordination and collaboration with internal
• I mentioned earlier internal auditing, and so we'll look at our progress through that process.

Summary: The hearing focused first on sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation in California’s women’s prisons, with testimony from CDCR wardens, the Office of Inspector General, advocacy groups, and formerly incarcerated survivors. Legislators and witnesses described a pattern of staff misconduct, fear of retaliation, gaps in reporting, and the need for stronger accountability, better investigations, and more outside access for survivor support organizations. CDCR said it has expanded training, body-worn and stationary cameras, outside partnerships, and PREA-related response procedures, while the Inspector General requested additional funding and staff to monitor more grievances and staff sexual misconduct cases under SB 1069. Members pressed CDCR on why accused staff are not always placed on leave, how cases are referred to prosecutors, and whether current protections are enough; several members argued the state should aim to investigate all complaints and do more to prevent retaliation and repeat abuse. The second issue was rehabilitative and reentry programming in women’s prisons. CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs and the wardens highlighted education, vocational training, substance use treatment, peer support, and community reentry programs, citing increased enrollment and recent graduates earning diplomas, degrees, and certifications. They said these programs are intended to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Formerly incarcerated advocates and community providers argued that current offerings are still too limited, outdated, and not aligned with today’s job market, especially around digital literacy and transferable credentials, and they urged more funding for community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive programming. A coalition representative asked for a $20 million continuation and expansion of the Wright Grant program, and members discussed additional budget requests for reentry and related women’s services.

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• first item is a reorganization and re-adoption of Chapter 16, which relates to facial compliance audits
• Chair: The video at issue is in your materials, but it's also located in the public agenda folder if
• The video at issue in your materials is part of the public packet, but is also separately located in
• vote: rulemaking, issuing advisory opinions, and contracts over $1 million or those that require material

Summary: The Texas Ethics Commission convened at 9:03 a.m. and held an executive session, reconvening at 10:18 a.m. During the meeting, the Commission approved a settlement agreement with Michael Quinn Sullivan, ending ongoing litigation. The agreement involved Sullivan dropping his legal challenges regarding a civil penalty previously imposed by the Commission. The Commission also announced personnel changes, including the departure of the director of enforcement, Marie Prim, and the appointment of Jordan Hun as interim director. The Commission discussed outside counsel contracts, approving the addition of Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP to their pool of qualified vendors. They scheduled their next meeting for September 23rd and approved minutes from previous meetings. The agenda included several rulemaking items, with three rules adopted and five proposed for publication in the Texas Register. Notably, amendments to Chapter 20 regarding reporting contributions and expenditures were approved, as well as changes to lobbyist registration thresholds in Chapter 34, which were proposed for publication. The Commission also addressed advisory opinions, adopting several, including one regarding political advertising by charter schools and another concerning the revolving door prohibition for former state employees. Appeals for administrative waivers and reductions of fines were considered, with several fines waived or reduced based on individual circumstances. Lastly, the Commission discussed policies related to alternative dispute resolution and clarified responsibilities between the Commission and staff, concluding the meeting at 11:15 a.m.

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• oldest known assemblage of dinosaur material.
• , uh requests or programs uh materials, uh requests or programs uh materials, program<00:37:29.839
• In land quality, we are pursuing a source material program.
• land<01:39:49.280> quality material program, uh land quality material program, uh land quality
• <02:56:21.680> of from when we started we did an audit of from when we started we did an audit

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• testing materials testing materials the<01:34:55.040> chair<01:34:55.440> like<01:
• testing material testing material materials<01:35:25.520> um<01:35:26.520> give<01
• um give you a quick snobs if materials um give you a quick snobs if it<01:35:27.679> pulls<01
• <01:35:38.000> including examination related materials including examination related materials
• <01:48:27.880> in<01:48:28.400> sign eliminate uh testing materials in sign eliminate

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee held a public hearing on HB 249, which would allow bicycles, and in the bill’s language human-powered vehicles and e-bikes, to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe. The bill sponsor, Rep. Seth Miller, said the measure is intended to improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer crashes or injuries. He emphasized that the bill would remain optional, would not let cyclists ignore cross traffic, and would help riders avoid the unstable “wobble” that comes from repeatedly stopping and starting, especially on cargo bikes or other heavier bicycles. Committee members raised concerns about predictability, liability, and whether the proposal creates a special class of vehicle. Rep. Crawford asked why the bill also addresses left turns on red for one-way streets; Miller said that provision is meant to address situations where bicycles do not trigger signal equipment and could otherwise be stranded at a light. Rep. Gannon questioned the lack of explicit liability language, and Miller said he did not know of a separate provision but would be open to an amendment if the committee wanted clearer language. Rep. Hill and Rep. Emble expressed concern that other drivers would not know what cyclists intend to do and that the bill could create special rules; Miller responded that cyclists would still be required to yield and that the law would not change right-of-way rules. Several witnesses testified in support. Michael Frank, a Spofford cyclist and League cycling instructor, said the bill would help him safely commute and carry heavy groceries by reducing the effort and exposure involved in restarting after a full stop. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy and time, and would still require cyclists to stop at red lights unless the intersection is clear. He also noted that traffic signals often do not detect bicycles. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• Material. We're familiar with that obligation. Familiar with that original source.
• Material.
• Um, Roman at six knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or use false records or statement material
• statement on a record or make a material statement on a fraudulent<00:58:20.319> claim.
• to the obligation to statement material to the obligation to pay<00:58:58.720> or<00:58:58.960

Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, false claims, civil penalties, state accountability, whistleblower protection, fraud prevention, 916, all

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• It's in there. >> The audits are not done yet. The audits are happening.
• It's in there. >> The audits are not done yet. The audits are happening.
• It's in there. >> The audits are not done yet. The audits are happening.
• The audits are happening. They're doing the forensic audits outside of this.
• <01:37:56.320> It's<01:37:56.560> the<01:37:56.719> audit It's the audit that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• progress has been made, the envisioned program growth from these appropriations has not fully materialized
• There are annual audits and financial...
• And then where does that go regarding the state auditor and their audits independently?
• It supports the operating budgets of the foundation, and our foundation is audited annually as part of
• our university's independent external audit.

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• Just to clarify, you know, if you were just glancing at our material, you would look and say, oh my gosh
• in place since I've been at ERS, that we've had that kind of transparency, the ability to go in and audit
• , that material must be housed appropriately.
• The Legislature directed us to create a different process for requests for archival materials, because
• They go and do an audit of the organization.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard budget presentations for the Texas Historical Commission, the Pension Review Board, the Employees Retirement System (ERS), Social Security and benefit replacement pay, the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (TESSRS), and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The Legislative Budget Board outlined recommendations and major changes for each agency, including reductions tied to one-time projects at the Historical Commission, continued funding for courthouse grants, heritage trails, and Holocaust/genocide education, as well as new or modified riders and capital items. For the pension-related items, LBB described funding changes for PRB, ERS, Social Security, and TESSRS, including ERS health plan cost growth driven largely by pharmacy costs, the status of pension funding reforms, and TESSRS’s request for additional state support to address its unfunded liability and staffing needs. Members asked extensive questions about the Historical Commission’s one-time funding, unexpended balance authority, courthouse preservation, the Presidio La Bahia and National Museum of the Pacific War projects, and coordination of Texas history messaging across sites such as the Alamo, San Jacinto, Washington on the Brazos, and other heritage locations. The Historical Commission chair emphasized heritage tourism, economic development, and the need for continued investment in historic sites, staffing, IT modernization, and vehicles. On the pension items, senators discussed PRB oversight of local systems, including the Dallas police and fire pension situation, and ERS investment returns, benchmark comparisons, and rising health costs. ERS officials said the plan remains well funded overall, noted a 2021 cash balance reform and a planned supplemental legacy payment, and explained that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are a major driver of pharmacy spending; they also said the agency is working with the Texas Pharmacy Initiative and that rebates are contractually returned to ERS. For TESSRS, LBB and agency staff said the system serves volunteer and part-paid emergency personnel, is facing an infinite amortization period, and is requesting additional appropriations, staffing, and IT funding, along with a statutory change to allow an actuarially determined state contribution. The agency said it may otherwise need to cut benefits for volunteer firefighters. For CPRIT, LBB reported about $600 million in recommended funding for the biennium and a 10-FTE increase, while the agency described its $6 billion voter-approved program, $3.75 billion in grants awarded to date, and $10.4 million in revenue sharing since 2011. CPRIT’s only exceptional item was a request for a 10% salary increase for two exempt positions. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the transcript.

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• They approve anything material or any amendments that have to be created for the PPM for this fund.
• They approve anything<00:26:49.120> material<00:26:49.680> or<00:26:49.760> any<
• material or any amendments that have<00:26:50.840> have<00:26:51.080> to<00:26:51.160>
• Our smart contract has been audited and fully vetted. You're going to see a lot more of that.
• Our smart contract has been audited audited audited and<01:40:56.480> fully<01:40:56.760> vetted

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, and approval of the April 6 and May 4 minutes, with minor corrections noted to the May minutes. The main presentation came from JD of Link Network, introduced by Dan Cohen, who described Link’s work with crypto.com and other market participants on tokenized money market funds and real-time settlement for institutional clients. JD gave a detailed history of his earlier work developing the Arca U.S. Treasury Fund and ArCoin, emphasizing that the project was built within existing SEC and 1940 Act frameworks and was intended to use blockchain technology for a traditional asset rather than create a crypto product. He said the effort involved years of discussions with the SEC, multiple custodians, and partners such as U.S. Bank, T-Zero Securities, and Tassat, and that the model eventually led to Link’s settlement system. He highlighted concerns that shaped the design, including regulatory compliance, privacy for institutional users, and the need to bridge traditional banking hours with 24/7 digital asset markets. The presentation also described Link’s features, including segregated and bankruptcy-remote fund structures, tokenized deposit and treasury fund settlement, and “yield in transit,” which allows interest to accrue and be distributed daily down to a two-second block. JD said the platform is being expanded for use cases such as exchange liquidity, cross-border capital movement, off-exchange collateral, stablecoin bridging, treasury management, and peer-to-peer settlement. He closed by posing policy questions for the commission about the use cases for stablecoins versus tokenized money market funds in New Hampshire and whether the state could issue or administer a security-based program with appropriate compliance controls.

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• a copy available online for that that folks can get to access this because on the meeting other material
• <00:05:33.600> stuff<00:05:33.840> usually<00:05:34.160> it's uh other material
• Moving on to section 21, Department of Audit, which is also on page 21 of your budget bill.
• Are there any questions on agency 21, Department of Audit? on this budget.
• Department of Audit? Department of Audit?

Keywords: 916, all

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• <01:36:57.400> in access to um print printed materials in access to um print printed materials
• , it involves engaging with the OA and our V and the various federal and other state partners that audit
• , it involves engaging with the OA and our V and the various federal and other state partners that audit
• , it involves engaging with the OA and our V and the various federal and other state partners that audit
• internal Audits and process checks<01:44:42.599> to<01:44:42.800> ensure<01:44:43.199>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The OIG recovers $7 through audits, investigations, and medical reviews. to ensure the proper use of
• It's a simple rider, ensuring that are not able to access inappropriate materials. to the author and
• Responsibility to the people we serve by mandating a clear public audit.
• We take audit we take a stand against backroom deals and a privatization agenda in favor of reformed
• I think that TEA does need to have an audit.

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB1, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HB500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• The most recent instructional materials adoption undergoing right now is the 2025.
• And then the materials are what passages, what books we're going to adopt, etc.
• of these materials.
• I assume auditing will be involved.
• The first being the ELA/ELD instructional materials adoption.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That presumed asbestos-containing material says that I'm going to assume this is asbestos.
• <03:21:48.640> that asbestous containing material. that asbestous containing material. that
• <03:22:09.439> is<03:22:09.760> positive that any suspect material is positive that
• Because the PACM rule, presumed asbestos-containing material, is more strict.
• It's done by somebody that's certified because the PACM rule, presumed asbestos-containing material,

Keywords: 1189, house, all