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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- preventing fraud and abuse.
- Now move to fraud and abuse. Fraud and abuse happens.
- By far, our number one fraud scheme is personal care attendant fraud.
- By far, our number one fraud scheme is personal care attendant fraud.
- There's going to be fraud. There's going to be fraud on the agency side.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:31:30.640><c> that</c><00:31:30.799><c> we've</c> fraud but all types of fraud that we've fraud
- ><c> that</c><00:32:02.559><c> we</c> the fraud report, fraud reports that we the fraud report, fraud
- than insurance fraud.
- than insurance fraud.
- than insurance fraud.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of criminal fraud.
- </c> insufficient to detect complex fraud insufficient to detect complex fraud schemes<00:52:24.000><
- They read about PCA fraud.
- there is actual fraud.
- there is actual fraud.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 1/21/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . fraud. fraud.
- </c> were fraud. were fraud.
- </c> fraud from occurring. fraud from occurring.
- Wire fraud, honest services fraud, security fraud.
- . fraud. fraud.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/13/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- , particularly misclassification fraud, fraud on the UI trust fund, fraud in PFML, fraud on all of the
- , particularly misclassification fraud, fraud on the UI trust fund, fraud in PFML, fraud on all of the
- , particularly misclassification fraud, fraud on the UI trust fund, fraud in PFML, fraud on all of the
- , particularly misclassification fraud, fraud on the UI trust fund, fraud in PFML, fraud on all of the
- </c> suspected fraud. suspected fraud.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 5/6/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Fraud is bad.
- Fraud is bad.
- Fraud is bad.
- Fraud is bad.
- Fraud is bad.
Summary:
House Fraud and State Agency Oversight Chair Kristen Robbins and Vice Chair Patti Anderson reviewed the committee’s first session, saying its work focused on exposing fraud, identifying gaps in statute and agency tools, and creating a public whistleblower portal (mnfraud.com). Robbins said the committee helped drive bipartisan opposition to legislatively named grants/earmarks, and that committee testimony from agencies, the Office of Legislative Auditor, and the Office of Grants Management led to late-session committee bills on issues such as a state kickback statute and required grants-management training. She also said the portal received 530 submissions in its first week, which the committee will review over the interim.
Members emphasized the need for stronger statewide oversight of grants and fraud prevention. Anderson said existing agency inspector general structures have not worked well and described a bipartisan effort to create a statewide Office of Inspector General with full investigatory authority. Robbins said the Senate version was moving through finance and expected on the floor soon, with the governor indicating he would sign it. Walter Hudson argued that hearings showed agencies often focus on paperwork and compliance checkboxes rather than actually preventing fraud, citing conflict-of-interest attestations and the Feeding Our Future-related testimony as examples. Jim Nash said the state government finance bill includes funding for anti-fraud efforts through the Office of the Auditor and related provisions.
In response to questions, Robbins said the committee tried to remain bipartisan despite a 5-3 Republican majority, and that members had handed significant allegations to law enforcement when appropriate. She said the committee did not need subpoena power this session because it is an oversight body, not a law-enforcement body. On legislatively named grants, Robbins said the goal is to change legislative culture rather than impose a formal ban, and she expects future policy to require front-end risk review, 990 review, and capacity checks before such grants are approved. Anderson added that the House and Senate versions of the inspector general bill differ on branch placement and law-enforcement authority, and that the House will decide whether to accept the Senate version once it comes back from finance and the floor.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Insurance Commissioner, with the stated purpose of detecting insurance fraud, reducing fraud through
- as victims of fraud.
- It enables us to combat identity-based schemes, premium fraud, medical billing fraud, vehicle and property
- Fraud has evolved, and fraud schemes are increasingly organized, technologically sophisticated, and they
- Insurers who have our own fraud To also fund insurance fraud investigations.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on an amended and restated tribal-state gaming compact with the Squaxin Island Tribe. Washington State Gambling Commission staff explained the compact amendment process and said the restatement consolidates six prior amendments, updates several appendices, and adds new provisions including high-limit room options and electronic table games. Squaxin Island representatives said the changes clarify the existing compact, improve casino regulation and management, and support tribal economic development and community services. Committee members expressed support, and the compact will next go through additional commission and legislative review before possible governor approval.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 5831, which enacts the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act. Staff and the bill sponsor said the measure creates safe harbors for common mortgage modifications, clarifies when modifications must be recorded, and preserves the priority of modified mortgages in foreclosure without preempting other mortgage or lending laws. A Uniform Law Commission representative testified that the bill would advance protections by reducing uncertainty and costly attorney opinion requirements. There was no opposition testimony, and the public hearing closed without a vote.
Senate Bill 6178, requested by the Insurance Commissioner, would prohibit contractors and others from soliciting or requiring post-loss assignments of property insurance benefits from insureds, making such agreements void and enforceable by the commissioner with civil penalties. The sponsor, Insurance Commissioner, and several supporters said the bill would protect homeowners after disasters from losing control of their claims and help prevent contractor abuse; a consumer attorney, PEMCO, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau also supported it. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6031, which expands and modernizes the state’s insurance fraud laws, classifies insurance fraud as a Class B felony, broadens reporting and investigative authority, and extends the fraud program to related crimes affecting insurers and consumers. The Insurance Commissioner, anti-fraud groups, and industry representatives supported the bill, while the Washington Society of CPAs said concerns about CPA language would be addressed by amendment. After public hearings, the committee moved to executive session, adopted a proposed substitute for SB 5928, and voted do-pass recommendations for SB 5928 as amended and SB 5919, sending both to Rules.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House committee advances bill to combat Medicaid fraud 5/5/26
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we're fighting fraud on all fronts this afternoon.
- year to beef up the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
- medical assistance fraud in the state racketeering law.
- This bill does what type of fraud.
- </c><00:02:46.560><c> and</c> our ability to investigate fraud and our ability to investigate fraud and
Summary:
The committee heard House File 2354, a bill by Representative Norris to strengthen Minnesota’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and combat medical assistance fraud. Norris explained that the bill, previously part of a broader Human Services program integrity package, was being converted into a standalone measure through the A9 amendment. The amendment made conforming changes and shifted the appropriation to ongoing funding from a special revenue fund, which Norris said was important to secure a three-to-one federal match for additional staff.
As amended, the bill would increase investigative and prosecutorial capacity, create new penalties for Medicaid fraud over $100,000 and over $1 million, align prison time with other theft laws, extend the statute of limitations, and include medical assistance fraud under the state racketeering law. Norris and supportive members emphasized that Minnesota’s fraud unit is smaller than comparable states and that the added funding would help hire more staff. Members Pinto and Cleborne, along with Representative Koznick, offered supportive comments about the importance of the bill and broader legislative efforts to address fraud.
The A9 amendment was adopted by voice vote, and after discussion the committee voted to refer House File 2354, as amended, to the General Register. The motion passed by voice vote, with no opposition recorded.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/2/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> to</c><00:15:11.080><c> law</c> fraud, referring suspected fraud to law fraud, referring suspected
- </c> desire to curb fraud. desire to curb fraud.
- </c><00:53:18.200><c> fraud</c> implemented really fraud fraud implemented really fraud fraud prevention
- </c> suspected fraud to DHS. suspected fraud to DHS.
- </c> our anti-fraud efforts. our anti-fraud efforts.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , just for fraud.
- Now move to fraud and abuse. Fraud and abuse happens.
- First is client fraud.
- Personal care attendant fraud. How is that fraud?
- Pharmacy fraud. So pharmacy fraud would be a pill mill.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
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.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Lisa's been working with a number Fraud and scams.
- We're going to keep talking about fraud.
- And again, identifying fraud, waste, and abuse.
- So this isn't my first rodeo with some fraud and abuse.
- When we find that fraud, how do we recover that?
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll [clears throat] take a stab at it and let you guys bail me out.
- I'll [clears throat] take a stab at it and let you guys bail me out.
- I'll [clears throat] take a stab at it and let you guys bail me out.
- I'll [clears throat] take a stab at it and let you guys bail me out.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- They came to the State Legislature and said, "Now you have to bail us out."
- , "Now<01:49:07.520><c> you</c><01:49:07.720><c> have</c><01:49:07.880><c> to</c><01:49:08.000><c> bail
- </c><01:49:08.680><c> Well,</c><01:49:08.880><c> how</c> "Now you have to bail us out.
- Well, how "Now you have to bail us out.
Committee:
House Education Funding
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 13, February 24, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chairman, ongoing, this is going to be a major drain on our operating funds because we will bail
- Madam Chairman, ongoing, this is going to be a major drain on our operating funds because we will bail
- Madam Chairman, ongoing, this is going to be a major drain on our operating funds because we will bail
- c><01:31:09.440><c> because</c><01:31:10.719><c> we</c><01:31:11.040><c> will</c><01:31:11.760><c> bail
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not an ask for the state to bail them out.
- This is not an ask for the state<01:20:47.360><c> to</c><01:20:47.520><c> bail</c><01:20:47.920><c> them
- 48.480><c> This</c><01:20:48.640><c> is</c><01:20:48.719><c> an</c><01:20:48.960><c> ask</c> state to bail
- This is an ask state to bail them out.
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/16/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, the whole bail reform issue turned out to be that the various police departments and the courts
- There's other cases I mean the whole<00:42:20.880><c> bail</c><00:42:21.200><c> reform</c><00:42:21.520
- 21.920><c> turned</c><00:42:22.240><c> out</c><00:42:22.400><c> to</c><00:42:22.560><c> be</c> whole bail
- reform issue turned out to be whole bail reform issue turned out to be that<00:42:23.760><c> the</c>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And general funds in the past budgets have been used to support and to sort of bail out the highway fund
- And general funds in the past budgets have been used to support and to sort of bail out the highway fund
- And general funds in the past budgets have been used to support and to sort of bail out the highway fund
- Past budgets have been used to support and to sort of bail out the highway fund.
- There have been a number of one-time fixes over the past decade to help bail out the highway fund.
Summary:
The Division 2 Finance Committee heard an overview and budget presentation from New Hampshire Fish and Game, led by new Executive Director Stephanie Simi and Business Division Chief Kathy Leonti. The agency described its mission to conserve and manage fish, wildlife, and marine resources, and emphasized growing pressures from disease, climate impacts, habitat change, and increased public demand. Simi said the department is largely funded by hunting and fishing license revenue and federal grants, is reviewing staffing and internal processes, and faces critical needs including permanent funding for environmental review staff, infrastructure and IT modernization, and possible service reductions if additional support is not found.
Members asked about specific program and policy issues, including chronic wasting disease in deer, hemorrhagic disease in rabbits and hares, moose population decline, and a proposed bait-disease bill. The department said it is actively monitoring diseases and did not see a need for the bait bill at this time. Legislators also discussed the Hike Safe program, which the department said has grown from an expected $100,000 annually to more than $300,000, and a possible boating version of that program, which the department said remains under consideration but would involve complex logistics and multiple agencies. Questions were also raised about rescue costs, out-of-state hikers, and whether boat registrations could be used as a revenue source; Fish and Game said boat registration is handled by the Department of Safety, though the department receives $5 per registered boat for the public boat access program.
The budget discussion focused on revenue projections, use of unrestricted Fish and Game funds, and dependence on federal reimbursements. Leonti said the department met the governor’s general fund target but not the Fish and Game fund target without using surplus unrestricted funds, leaving only about $100,000 in the fund by the end of the biennium. She said the budget uses more than $18 million in Fish and Game funds annually against about $14 million in unrestricted revenue, and that five of 193 full-time positions remain unfunded. The department warned that if federal grants were halted, it could cost about $5 million over five months and force the Fish and Game fund to cover the gap. Committee members also requested that future presentations be sent electronically in advance, and the department agreed to do so.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House committee hears 'Take It Back Act' 4/30/26
Transcript Highlights:
- fraud fraud taking<00:02:08.679><c> those</c><00:02:08.880><c> dollars</c><00:02:09.679><c> spending
- So, this is not just fraud that is involving public money. This is tax fraud across all sectors.
- in just in general already do tax fraud in just in general tax<00:12:39.960><c> fraud.
- So, like any uh public fund fraud.
- </c> prevent the fraud from happening. Um Ms. prevent the fraud from happening. Um Ms.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 5040, the “Take It Back Act,” presented by Representative Anderson. The bill, as amended by the DE1 amendment, would impose a 100% tax on amounts a person is convicted of stealing through fraud against Minnesota public programs, with the stated goal of recovering taxpayer dollars. Anderson said the measure is bipartisan, has many co-authors, and was developed with the Department of Revenue to ensure it could be administered without undue burden.
Joanna Bears of the Department of Revenue testified in support of the bill’s administration and thanked the authors for working with the department. She explained that the bill has two parts: a conviction-based tax that would be assessed after a fraud conviction, and a penalty piece tied to fraud identified through the department’s existing review and tip processes. In response to member questions, Bears said the department already receives tips and information from other agencies, reviews them carefully, and would use the bill as another tool to address public fund fraud. Members also asked about timing, restitution, and whether the bill could be misused by bad-faith tips; Anderson and Bears said the conviction-based portion is not tip-driven and that the bill is intended to be administered legally and efficiently.
Representative Smith asked about the relationship to the Fraud Restitution Fund and whether the bill would apply to private-sector tax fraud. Bears said restitution would likely be collected first depending on statutory priority, and clarified that the new 100% penalty would apply only to public fund fraud, not general tax fraud, and only to the fraudulent public-fund amount. Representative Witty and others expressed support for the bill as a tool to combat fraud. At the end of the hearing, Representative Anderson renewed her motion to lay over House File 5040, as amended, for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill, and the chair indicated that was the plan.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Remembering Senator Kari Dziedzic / The First Day of Session / Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Minnesota Jan 20th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The issue is fraud, waste, and abuse in Minnesota.
- </c><00:13:11.839><c> case</c> particularly mentioned in a fraud case particularly mentioned in a fraud
- </c> a place for the public in fighting fraud a place for the public in fighting fraud oh<00:24:16.919
- </c> are systems in place to catch fraud are systems in place to catch fraud waste<00:24:29.440><c> and
- We need to calculate in risk of fraud.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee has asked us to focus on two topics today: elder fraud and charities fraud.
- And we'll also spend On two topics today: elder fraud and charities fraud.
- , and internet-related fraud.
- A different kind of fraud. Yeah, different kind of fraud. That is not what we're talking about.
- A different kind of fraud. Yeah, different kind of fraud. That is not what we're talking about.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business