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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the director and chief investigator for the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
- I'm proud to carry this legislation, not just as a lawmaker, but also as a first responder.
- I am the chairman of the legislative committee.
- I'm going to let Adam touch on some of his bigger investigations. I'll tell you...
- No substantive changes, but updates the bill to legislative council language.
Keywords:
gift card fraud, counterfeit gift card, gift card tampering, gift card theft, prepaid card, stored value card, retail fraud, financial crimes, consumer protection, organized retail crime, gift card skimming, magnetic stripe, chip card, redemption information, gift card packaging, Penal Code, felony theft, state jail felony, third-degree felony, second-degree felony
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Fraud should be investigated people.
- </c><02:22:39.920><c> days</c> all members have five legislative days all members have five legislative
- </c> underlying legislation. underlying legislation.
- </c> legislation. I yel back. legislation. I yel back. >> Gentleman<05:26:34.480><c> yields.
- </c> we're a hell no on this legislation. we're a hell no on this legislation.
Keywords:
identity fraud, FAFSA, higher education, financial aid, verification system, labor union, collective bargaining, first contract, initial contract, union certification, union recognition, National Labor Relations Act, NLRA, workplace organizing, labor arbitration, mediation, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, FMCS, binding arbitration, labor relations
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is Senate Bill 336 by Senator Luno, which provides relative to civil investigative demands.
- This is a bill that is part of the Attorney General's legislative package.
- Freeman mentioned, this is a civil investigative... As Chief Deputy Freeman, former Rep.
- What are we asking here for new legislation? We'll answer pretty quickly.
- Is that what you're, are you kind of reiterating that in this legislation? Yes, ma'am.
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Summary:
The House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure met and reported a series of measures, many of them asking the Louisiana State Law Institute to study legal issues. HCR 31 was reported favorably to study the use of the term “foreign” as applied to juridical persons. HCR 61 was reported favorably after discussion about expropriation and carbon capture, with the author agreeing to broaden the study beyond carbon capture alone. HCR 96 was also reported favorably to study civil bench warrants and notice procedures in judgment debtor proceedings. The committee likewise advanced HCR 160, which asks the Law Institute to study property transfer issues and the public records doctrine in light of a recent case.
Several bills dealing with court procedure and family law were heard and advanced. SB 68, a constitutional amendment to give the Louisiana Supreme Court authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys in certain circumstances, was amended and reported favorably. SB 76, concerning modification of child custody judgments, was reported with amendments after testimony that it would codify existing standards and add a five-year rule for applying the lower best-interest standard. HB 1198, which prohibits arbitration of child custody and visitation disputes and limits recognition of foreign custody laws contrary to Louisiana public policy, was reported favorably. SB 66, which prioritizes testimony from medical experts in child custody and child-in-need-of-care cases, was also reported favorably after testimony from advocates and medical groups.
The committee also advanced measures involving civil litigation and state legal procedures. HCR 38, urging Congress to reform FISA and the FISA court to protect privacy rights, was reported favorably. SCR 19, asking the Law Institute to study long-duration trusts and possible revisions to the Trust Code, was reported favorably. SB 336, allowing civil investigative demands in Medicaid fraud/False Claims Act investigations, was reported favorably after explanation that it would let the Attorney General gather information without filing suit first. SB 139, adjusting interest on personal injury and wrongful death claims against the state or political subdivisions, was reported favorably. Finally, SB 475, dealing with fees for service of process, was reported favorably. HB 668 was voluntarily deferred.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Performance Audit Oversight Committee (03/06/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> today is investigator Timothy Brackett. today is investigator Timothy Brackett.
- </c> to be investigated. to be investigated.
- So Medicare is not something that we investigate. We investigate Medicaid fraud.
- </c> that back out for them to investigate. that back out for them to investigate.
- It still gets investigated. to the MCO. It still gets investigated.
Summary:
The committee chair opened by explaining that the committee has expanded from a traditional audit-follow-up role into an oversight role focused on whether audit recommendations are implemented and whether controls are in place to detect fraud. He said the committee was concerned about fraud uncovered in social service programs in other states and wanted to understand New Hampshire’s safeguards, especially around major contracts and program performance.
Charles Buchanan, director of the New Hampshire Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and investigator Tim Brackett described the unit’s structure and mission. Buchanan said the unit, housed in the Attorney General’s Criminal Justice Bureau, investigates and prosecutes fraud by health care providers serving Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of residents in health care facilities. He outlined common Medicaid fraud schemes such as billing for services not rendered, upcoding, using unqualified staff, drug substitution, kickbacks, supplemental charges, and inflated customary charges. He also described resident abuse/neglect and drug diversion in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living settings. Brackett said his role is financial investigator/auditor and noted the unit is grant-funded and must include a prosecutor, investigator, and auditor.
The witnesses then explained how cases reach the unit and how they are handled. Most referrals come from the state Department of Health and Human Services’ program integrity unit and from managed care organizations’ special investigations units, which look for fraud, waste, and abuse and refer credible allegations. Other sources include qui tam whistleblower actions, the national Medicaid Fraud Control Units association, citizen complaints, provider referrals, adult protective services law-enforcement referrals, local law enforcement, and federal agencies. Once a referral is received, the unit can accept or deny it; accepted matters may be investigated criminally or civilly, while nonviable matters can be referred back to HHS or other agencies for administrative action, including repayment demands and reimbursement offsets. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (7-20-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> performed by DCBS their investigation. performed by DCBS their investigation.
- And then secondly, what would it take legislatively, or would it take legislation, to do a statewide
- And so, like, even within our own organization, I know that the Legislative Oversight and Investigations
- And so, like, even within our own organization, I know that the Legislative Oversight and Investigations
- So in 2023 legislation that about.
Committee:
Joint Families & Children
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- , but it says investigation or prosecution.
- Disclosure for investigation, but it says investigation or prosecution.
- Is investigation broad enough for that?
- For the record, Emily Alvarado from the 34th Legislative District.
- The NRA has concerns with the over-broadness of this legislation.
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 9th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Marshal's office sent eight investigators.
- Department of Justice investigation of these entities.
- I'm a senior investigative producer and reporter with KXAN News in Austin.
- That all it does is it makes the bill a legislative council draft.
- So, the Legislative Budget Board...
Bills:
HB 111 , HB1545 , HB2145 , HB2467 , HB2520 , HB4136 , HB4181 , HB4214 , HB4218 , HB4219 , HB4359 , HB4437 , HB4822 , HB111
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
Texas Public Information Act, open records, public records, government transparency, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, governmental body, Chapter 552, public information law, nonprofit association, quasi-governmental entity, economic development, trade secrets, proprietary information, commercial financial information, Alamo restoration, local workforce board, TDCJ contract facility, civil commitment facility, water supply corporation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> legislate things like this. legislate things like this.
- ,</c> this legislation, this legislation, um um um how<01:13:43.680><c> do</c><01:13:43.840><c> they<
- <01:23:19.520><c> or</c><01:23:19.640><c> study,</c> investigation or study, investigation or study,
- </c> engineering and traffic investigation engineering and traffic investigation were,<01:24:39.440><
- </c> legislation. It's not mandatory. legislation. It's not mandatory.
Committee:
House Transportation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislators in Texas realized this was a huge problem for the future, and they didn't want to see the
- And teacher residencies are either legislated or supported in at least half of the states in the nation
- The legislation is designed to prevent bureaucratic delays when a child's safety is at risk.
- investigations.
- Chairman Gress and Representative Fink, there are certain situations during investigations when we're
Committees:
House Education , House House Education Committee of Reference
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- OECS is tasked by law to investigate complaints of election fraud or initiate independent investigations
- Those are the legislative grace and decisions of the legislature.” “All right.
- And look, I have a very good working relationship with your legislative affairs team.
- And so that $7.2 million was allocated by the Legislative Budget Commission.
- And that was blessed by the Legislative Budget Commission.
Summary:
The committee met to review agency program funding as it prepared to build the budget, hearing brief presentations from six agencies and then taking member questions. Florida Division of Emergency Management highlighted its role in response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation, describing a largely federal pass-through budget, major technology investments, and large disaster and preparedness grant activity. The Department of Commerce, Department of State, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, Florida State Guard, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles also summarized their budgets, staffing, and major programs, including workforce and economic development, elections and arts funding, housing assistance, transportation work programs, military readiness, state guard expansion, and highway safety and motorist services.
Members focused questions on several issues: arts and library grant funding and whether award criteria had changed; Commerce’s rural infrastructure and job growth grants and why funds were not being disbursed faster; Florida Housing’s use of SAIL, Live Local, Hometown Heroes, and SHIP funds and how smaller agencies learn about and access funding; and DOT’s work program gap between agency and governor proposals. The most extensive questioning was directed to Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles about long DMV lines, vacancies, overtime, staffing shortages, and the ability to shift funds between divisions. The department said staffing and pay constraints, especially in South Florida, were driving service delays and vacancy rates, and that overtime was being used because troopers were leaving for better-paying jobs.
The Florida State Guard was also questioned about its spending and procurement pace, including aircraft purchases and facilities. Its director said long procurement timelines explained the low initial spending and that obligations had risen sharply as contracts matured. Members also asked about the department’s public opposition to Amendment 3 and whether agency resources were used in that effort; the director said no contracts or purchases were made to influence the vote and said the colonel’s comments were made off the clock. The meeting ended with the chair asking agencies to respond promptly to unanswered questions, and the committee adjourned without any recorded votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations and questions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the first phase of our investigation.
- We have authority under the Special Investigation Statute to investigate any alleged violation of the
- Well, I'm working on legislation to try to find ways.
- They do not get released to us in our investigative process.
- Emily Navarrete with the Legislative Budget Board.
Committee:
Senate Finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The OIG completed 16,707. investigations in fiscal year 24, which is nearly $3,500 million. more investigations
- This session I'm looking to expand on the success success of that legislation by introducing this legislation
- The bill requires any committee investigation.
- I'll also point out that that is just a really weird thing to legislate.
- And basic fundamental realities are now having to be legislated into law.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 28th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- As Senator Reese said, we come across these cases very often in our investigations when we're investigating
- So they came to me requesting that we, as legislators, do something to address this issue.
- I think the legislation or intent of the legislation would need to be clearly stated that it is a minimum
- For months, we were told this is still under investigation.
- I ask for your favorable passage in this notification legislation.
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary:
The committee first deferred HB 374 without objection. It then heard SB 46, which creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home aimed at protecting vulnerable adults living in unsafe, unlicensed residences where operators control residents’ assets. The Attorney General’s office described severe neglect and exploitation in some homes, while the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center opposed the bill over concerns it could create confusion, criminalize legitimate recovery or disability housing, and chill protected housing arrangements. After discussion, including assurances that the bill was narrowly targeted at bad actors, the committee reported SB 46 favorably.
The committee next took up HB 276, which sets a statewide minimum bail amount for certain sexual offenses against minors. Testimony from a victim’s mother and an anti-trafficking expert supported the bill as a way to keep dangerous offenders detained and protect children, while members debated whether the original $50,000 minimum was too low and could be treated as a benchmark. The committee amended the bill in committee to raise the minimum to $1 million and to add human trafficking involving a victim under 18 to the covered offenses, then reported HB 276 favorably as amended.
Members then heard SB 42 and SB 110, both addressing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. SB 42 expands the definition of child sexual abuse material to include digital and AI-generated depictions, while SB 110 prohibits using a child’s image to train AI to produce such material. The Attorney General’s office and survivor advocates supported the measures as necessary updates to keep pace with technology and protect children; the committee reported both bills favorably. HB 998, dealing with forensic medical exams and reimbursement for domestic violence victims, especially strangulation cases, was also heard and amended to remove human trafficking references and set implementation steps; advocates said the bill would improve evidence collection and reimbursement, and it was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee heard SB 51 on fraudulent representation of military service or awards, which was supported as a tool to address stolen valor and was reported favorably, and HB 323 on notification and reporting of inmate deaths, which was presented as a transparency measure after a family testified about learning of a relative’s death from the news rather than the facility.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- In other words, they can stop any investigation.
- So I want to thank you for bringing forward this piece of legislation.”
- And I think many legislators have started to try to do work on this.
- And I think many legislators have started to try to do work on this.
- To address this problem, legislation passed in 2010 requiring some...
Committee:
House Health
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We were able to onboard six additional... investigators this biennium, more than doubling the size of
- Oftentimes, through the course of this investigation that we learned of, that wasn't done.
- Chairman, I've got some legislation in that area. Okay. Financial crimes.
- Legislative Budget Board. I'll be presenting the summary of recommendations for Article 9.
- TMB launched an investigation against me during the pandemic.
Committee:
Senate Finance
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Existing law requires the sheriff to investigate public offenses which have been committed.
- problematic, given our statutory mandate to investigate crimes.
- I represent CALA, which is California Action for Legislative Accountability.
- The intent is preemptive protection from investigations into our elections. Big difference.
- Investigations, again, can still continue.
Committee:
House Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 1st, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration. The House will come to order.
- And Sam O'Neill, who was our committee legislative assistant.
- Our committee legislative assistants, Chris Ohlendorf and Rebecca Reiners.
- The difference is we know that they can always reach the legislator to ask that legislator for their
- , and what actually happens in these investigations.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Management Audit Committee, June 18, 2026 - PM
Management Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- or executive branch will formally investigate this complaint.
- We were then down to one law enforcement investigator.
- So that $20 goes towards paying the salary of that investigator as well.
- Only general fund contribution toward that second investigator.
- The two investigators teach that class at the academy as well.
Committee:
Joint Management Audit Committee
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 15th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the legislative counsel for the Alabama League of Municipalities.
- And so, she's filed this piece of legislation.
- A proper investigation is taking place.
- However unhappy you may be with the investigation process, this should not prompt legislation that could
- And so if there's a violation in the investigation, which um the LP in the investigation, which um the
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, transparency, discretionary accounts, government accountability, public access, online publication, liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, drycleaning, environmental remediation, pollution, hazardous waste, trust fund
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- to record interviews with department investigators.
- We are grateful that this legislation is a great step forward in improving CPS investigations, bringing
- governs their investigations, was amended at the outset.
- when legislative or judicial...
- So, really, this legislation is just seeking to add, and like...
Bills:
HB168 , HB 1044 , HB1534 , HB1914 , HB2240 , HB2530 , HB3284 , HB3395 , HB3515 , HB3783 , HB4034 , HB4213 , HB168
Keywords:
marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody