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• In many cases, our local control, or the PSAs, are owned by private entities, which you heard from two
• Local control is really important to your city because if something goes wrong, that mayor is going to
• That's how government controls things, right? Through the purse strings.
• That's how government controls things, right? Through the purse strings.
• that the local control is set at<00:37:23.079> the<00:37:23.319> local<00:37:24.040>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• one hour equally divided and controlled one hour equally divided and controlled by<00:29:39.120>
• if Trump doesn't control the CFPB. if Trump doesn't control the CFPB.
• one hour equally divided and controlled one hour equally divided and controlled by<01:13:38.159>
• Each will control 30 minutes. Waters. Each will control 30 minutes.
• which imposes government price controls which imposes government price controls on<01:39:36.400>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Items that truly control our economy, especially here in Texas.
• Committee Controller and Chief of Staff at the Controller of Public Accounts, happy to be here today
• centers for poison control specialists.
• Regional Poison Control Centers.
• Poison Control Network.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It requires a covered company to make controls available that enable account holders to restrict which
• It recategorizes the prescribed minor default settings as required parental control features.
• It describes minor default settings as required parental control features, removes as required parental
• control features the ability to disable the display of personalized recommendation systems for a child
• default settings as required parental control features, removes as required parental control features

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, welcomed former Senator Limpancrazi, and recognized page Owen Washburn and his family. The chamber then moved through messages and second-reading listings, and the Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2398, dealing with watercraft operation and peer-to-peer watercraft sharing insurance, received a floor amendment clarifying the types of insurers that may provide primary commercial boat liability coverage and was reported do pass as amended. HB 2477, relating to the Arizona Education Savings Plan, was amended to add investment guardrails, conflict-of-interest protections, an advisory team, limits on land investments, and statutory treatment of the local government investment pool, then reported do pass as amended. The Committee of the Whole also considered HB 2251 on midwifery, which was amended to transfer oversight of licensed midwives from the Department of Health Services to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, add a licensed midwife to the board, separate midwife and naturopathic funds, apply investigative and disciplinary procedures, and make conforming changes; it was reported do pass as amended. HB 2991, concerning minors’ access to technology content and social media, drew extensive debate. A floor amendment revised age-signal and parental-consent procedures, changed default settings language, removed a private right of action, and made other technical changes. Senators Tise, Epstein, and others argued the bill still raised serious First Amendment and censorship concerns, while Senator Bullock defended it as a child-safety measure that did not require uploading ID. The bill was ultimately reported do pass as amended. In third reading, the Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report, retained HB 2397 on the calendar, and voted on several bills. HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2763, HB 2786, HB 2771, HB 2782, and HB 4117 passed; HB 2457, HB 2494, and HB 2696 failed. HB 2457 and HB 2494 drew opposition over local control and land-use concerns, while HB 2696, aimed at fuel and gas prices, drew criticism that the Commerce Authority was not the right vehicle and that the issue was driven by federal policy. HB 4117, relating to offenses against public order and religious services, passed after sharp debate over whether it would protect worship or chill protest and free speech, with opponents warning of vague language and potential political prosecutions. The Senate also voted to reconsider its prior action on HB 2311 and HB 2601, requested the House return HB 2995 for reconsideration, and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m.

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• its presence felt in the islands, how they deal with that: identification, surveying, eradication, control
• , and at some point giving up on control and deciding what places they want to preserve versus other
• <00:23:29.280> and identification eradication control and identification eradication control
• <00:23:30.080> giving<00:23:30.320> up<00:23:30.559> on<00:23:30.799> control
• <00:23:31.120> and at some point giving up on control and at some point giving up on control

Bills: HB2240, HB2272, HB2273, HB2274, HB2275

Keywords: appropriations, legislative expenses, auditor, legislative reference bureau, state ethics commission, ombudsman, government transparency, HB2272, Act 026, public employment cost items, emergency appropriations, collective bargaining, bargaining unit 11, BU-11, state employees, excluded employees, salary increases, cost adjustments, health premium payments, benefits

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• Also, the state's implementation of internal controls for all of these areas must be tested.
• Deficiencies were noted in the internal controls over the eligibility of recipients.
• Also, overpayments recovered as a result of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, or MFCU, for short, casework
• Finally, deficiencies were noted in the internal controls over properly supporting provider eligibility
• She's the deputy in charge of our Medicaid fraud control unit, or Mafuku.

Summary: The Medicaid Subcommittee of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met to adopt the November 2018 minutes and receive a primer on the subcommittee’s role and Medicaid oversight in Arkansas. Legislative audit staff reviewed the subcommittee’s history and explained that Medicaid is audited annually through the statewide single audit because it is a high-risk federal program. Staff summarized recent audit findings, including weaknesses in eligibility and data-matching controls, improper use of Medicaid funds for partially non-Medicaid work, issues with incarcerated juveniles’ coverage, the absence of a Medicaid recovery audit contractor program exception request, reporting problems involving MFCU recoveries, and provider eligibility documentation concerns. Staff also noted a DHS departmental audit finding involving employees who improperly received benefits, which was referred for further action. The Department of Human Services gave an overview of Medicaid’s structure, eligibility, delivery systems, and budget. DHS described Arkansas Medicaid as covering about 850,000 people through fee-for-service, managed care, and premium assistance for the expansion population, and outlined major spending categories such as institutional care, long-term services, pharmacy, capitated payments, and supplemental payments. DHS also explained the difference between state plan amendments and waivers, and said it has a beneficiary-fraud unit that refers cases to local prosecutors. The Office of Medicaid Inspector General described its role in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, distinguishing between suspensions for credible allegations of fraud and recovery actions for mistakes or overpayments. OMIG said it works with DHS and law enforcement, issues quarterly and annual reports, and has increased recoveries in recent years. The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit explained that it prosecutes provider fraud criminally and civilly, can also handle long-term care neglect, abuse, and exploitation cases, and works with local prosecutors as special deputies. Committee members asked about court venue, provider suspensions, beneficiary fraud, education of providers, and the status of Medicaid expansion work requirements; DHS said it is preparing to implement community engagement requirements under HR 1 and will begin with a soft launch before full enforcement. No formal votes were taken beyond adoption of the minutes, and the meeting adjourned after questions were answered.

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• THE STATE-BASED PRICE CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IGNORES OTHER STATE POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT ARE OUT THERE THAT
• THERE'S THREE BIG PBM'S THAT CONTROL 80% OF ALL COVERED PLANS, THE PBM'S ARE OWNED BY THE HEALTH PLANS
• IF WE IMPORT CITRATE SYSTEM HERE AND THROUGH A STATE-BASED PRICE CONTROL SYSTEM WE WOULD HAVE SIMILAR
• , WE'VE SEEN PRICE CONTROLS AND MEDICARE RECENTLY, 60% OPTION I KNOW FLORIDA DOESN'T WANT TO DO THAT
• PBM IS IN THIS BILL WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED TO CONTROL WHETHER THEIR PHARMACY CAN DECLINE TO FILL A

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• WHAT THAT MEANS IS WAYS TO CONTROL WEEDS, WAYS TO CONTROL OTHER PESTS AND HARVESTERS AND I'M GOING TO
• A FUNGICIDE APPLICATION AND WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS SCENARIO IS RATHER THAN SPRAY THE WHOLE FIELD TO CONTROL
• MOTHER NATURE PROVIDES THAT CONTROL.
• IT'S OUT OF OUR CONTROL MUCH OF IT BUT THANK YOU FOR INVITING ME AND AI IS A BIG HELP ON OUR FARM. >>
• I CAN TELL YOU RIGHT NOW BECAUSE IN MY OWN RESEARCH TEAM WE HAVE, WE DEVELOPED SOMETHING IN A CONTROLLED

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• LOGISTICS, WE ACQUIRED AND DEPLOYED 12,200 LINEAR FEET OF FLOOD CONTROL DEVICES TO HELP FLOOD FIGHT EFFORTS
• LOGISTICS, WE ALMOST TRIPLED WHAT WE PUT OUT FOR LINEAR FEET OF FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS. 3500 FOR THE FLOOD
• I CAN CONTROL WHAT I CAN CONTROL.
• THERE IS AN AGENCY THAT SITS IN DC THAT I CANNOT CONTROL AND TO THAT END ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PROBLEMS
• I CANNOT CONTROL AND TO THAT END ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PROBLEMS IS ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We also want to make sure that local control is prioritized.
• Local control is really important.
• We also believe in local control.
• We also believe in local control.
• When you talk about local control.

Bills: HB2093, HB2370, HB2376, HB2380, HB2381, HB2383, HB2423, HB2481, HB2621, HB2895, HB4005, HB4043, HB4109

Keywords: mental health, school curriculum, education policy, instruction requirements, statute repeal, charter schools, education, weapons detection, public safety, school administration, school districts, real estate transactions, school property, bond issuance, land use approval, capital improvements, school governance, board meetings, education funding, parental notification

Summary: The committee first approved the March 18, 2026 minutes and then considered the nomination of John Snyder to the State Board for Charter Schools. Snyder described his background in municipal finance, charter school financings, and prior service with Arizona charter school organizations and the Arizona School for the Arts. Members asked about how his finance experience would help the board’s oversight role, and the committee voted 6-0 with one not voting to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate. The committee then heard HB 2093, which would remove the statutory requirement that health education include mental health instruction tied to multiple dimensions of health and would repeal related consultation requirements in 2037. The sponsor argued the bill would remove social-emotional learning from schools and return mental health matters to parents, while opponents, including students, a suicide-loss parent, and youth mental health advocates, said school-based mental health education saves lives and should remain available with parental opt-out. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give the bill a do pass recommendation. Several school safety and education bills followed. HB 4043, requiring at least one campus employee trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use where applicable, passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor and school administrators. HB 4005, requiring instruction on ethical and educational uses of artificial intelligence in school districts beginning in 2027-28, passed 4-3 despite opposition from the Arizona Education Association over unfunded mandate concerns. HB 2895, allowing Native American language proficiency to satisfy a world language requirement and adding language clarifying districts are not required to offer such courses, passed unanimously as amended. HB 2383, renaming trampoline court safety legislation as Ty’s Law, also passed unanimously as amended. The committee also advanced HB 4109, a school public safety and notification bill requiring district safety policies, parent and law enforcement notification after life-threatening violence or weapon incidents, annual public safety reporting, and misdemeanor penalties for noncompliance. Testimony was sharply divided: supporters cited delayed or inadequate notification in serious incidents, while opponents argued the bill was too broad and criminalized administrators. The bill passed 4-3. The committee then approved HB 2376, appropriating $40 million for the school safety program and prioritizing school resource officers and school safety officers, and HB 2380, requiring greater public access to governing board meetings, materials, video, and out-of-state travel approvals; both passed 4-3. Finally, the committee began considering HB 2381, a major strike-everything amendment on career technical education district governance and funding, along with a follow-up amendment, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• to bring this monstrosity under control. to bring this monstrosity under control.
• and not under control.
• that's out of control that's out of control and<01:05:51.840> not<01:05:52.040> under<
• /c><01:05:52.240> control.
• and not under control. and not under control.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and excused absent members. The chamber received second readings of several bills and resolutions, including measures on ad valorem taxes, planning and zoning, tax-dollar restrictions, provisional medical licensing, Medicaid oversight, environmental regulations, municipal financial reporting, nuclear workforce development, and county law libraries. Committee reports advanced bills on economic development, education, judiciary, and veterans/public protection, and the body also received a list of newly filed bills and resolutions covering topics such as rural revitalization, athletics, SNAP eligibility, diaper tax exemption, domestic violence, middle school math, pedestrian bridges, constitutional amendments, education, and several honorary resolutions. The Senate then took up House Bill 314, which would reorganize the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (Kentucky Wired) by moving it under the Commonwealth Office of Technology, restructuring its board, and adding members representing cities and counties. Supporters said the bill was an administrative change, not a funding measure, intended to focus the network on students, teachers, and public users while awaiting an audit. Critics argued the project has been a costly taxpayer burden and called for stronger oversight. The bill passed final passage 32-6. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 157, which aligns Kentucky law with federal mortgage rules so that certain rate buy-down payments do not count against borrower fee caps, with supporters saying it would help housing affordability and reduce costs for borrowers. Senate Bill 214 also passed unanimously; it allows the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to accept non-federal funding for grants without routing those funds through the Department of Finance. The Senate later adopted several resolutions, including Senate Resolution 61 recognizing Links Incorporated Day, Senate Resolution 114 commemorating the 80th Southern Legislative Conference, and Senate Resolution 118 honoring Joseph H. Mattingly Jr. Additional remarks highlighted a Black History Celebration event and a lengthy floor speech criticizing the Kentucky Hospital Association’s reserves and urging investigation, followed by consideration of Senate Resolution 55 on Profound Autism Day in Kentucky.

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• You know, sir, we're always talking about local control.
• I love that statement on local control.
• Uh trying to find ways uh local control.
• your statement on local control. your statement on local control.
• <00:54:46.280> from that um removed local control from that um removed local control from

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and thought about this is that making sure we have some oversight, then making sure there's some controls
• and thought about this is that making sure we have some oversight, then making sure there's some controls
• and thought about this is that making sure we have some oversight, then making sure there's some controls
• Making sure there's some controls, and also what type of utilization review are you all doing in order
• the same way each month so that we can monitor utilization trends and, if necessary, insert some controls

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services held its first meeting and received an overview from the Department for Medicaid Services on Medicaid’s behavioral health and substance use disorder services. Commissioner Lisa Lee and CFO Steve Beal said Kentucky Medicaid serves about 1.4 million members, including over half of Kentucky children, with 485,000 expansion members, more than 69,000 enrolled providers, and total fiscal year 2024 expenditures of $18.5 billion. They said Kentucky covers a broad range of behavioral health services, and behavioral health provider enrollment has grown from a little over 4,500 in 2019 to nearly 8,000 in 2024. They also described how Medicaid spending and utilization are tracked through claims and encounter data, with most members served through managed care organizations. Members focused on sharp increases in certain behavioral health billing codes, especially peer-to-peer services, and asked about reimbursement, utilization review, and whether the growth reflected increased need or expanded coverage. DMS said the rise was partly tied to combining facility and nonfacility behavioral health fee schedules in 2023, choosing the higher reimbursement rate to avoid cuts, and that the department has seen an uptick in peer-to-peer services. In response to concerns about overutilization, DMS said it mailed a letter to behavioral health providers, is considering limits and prior authorizations for some services, and plans to create a standardized monthly behavioral health report to monitor trends consistently and identify when controls may be needed. Lawmakers also asked whether the provider network is sufficient and whether access is adequate, especially for children. DMS said provider enrollment has expanded because behavioral health services were added to Medicaid in 2014 and because demand increased after COVID, but acknowledged studies showing children have less access than adults and said that would be an area of focus. The department said managed care organizations are required to ensure access to needed services and that current trends indicate access is available, though one member disagreed and said workforce shortages remain a major concern. Another member asked about non-emergency medical transportation spending, and DMS explained that it is handled through a capitated arrangement administered by the Transportation Cabinet rather than directly by the managed care organizations.

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• control the rising cost of health care. control the rising cost of health care.
• Velázquez, will each control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• Velázquez, will each control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• The chair recognizes control 30 minutes.
• Velázquez, will each control 30 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Shifts control from developers to homeowners on a clear timeline.
• Client control period. When a developer loses the control, they lose.
• Number one, they control the election of board members, right?
• When my members are in control, that issue doesn't exist.
• It's about controlling cities. Thank you, ma'am.

Bills: SB434, SB844, SB898, SB1177, SB1214, SB1454, SB1920, SB1927, SB1935, SB1965, SB2010, SB2046, SB2068, SB2073, SB2183, SB2260, SB3034, SB907

Keywords: SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

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• <00:07:40.199> of Design the user maintains control of Design the user maintains control of
• Privacy rights protect personal control and individual freedom.
• privacy rights protect personal control privacy rights protect personal control and<00:13:40.079
• I think the idea here is that the customer controls it, whether we allow it in the MDL.
• I think the idea here is that the customer controls it, whether we allow it in the MDL.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These models align directly with social housing principles like decommodification, community control,
• These models align directly with social housing principles like decommodification, community control
• In coordination with local jurisdictions, this is not about eliminating local control.
• I think it is all about the local control fight. To be quite honest, part of it is guardrails.
• And so now people, between urban limit lines and really keeping tight control of local control, is because

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing-finance and permitting reforms aimed at making affordable and middle-income housing projects “pencil.” The first panel focused on the welfare property tax exemption, with witnesses arguing that annual recertifications are outdated, burdensome, and costly for both residents and operators. They urged streamlining by aligning eligibility rules with TCAC or HCD monitoring, allowing one-time qualification at occupancy, and preserving exemptions for projects that remain in compliance, especially as insurance costs and operating deficits are rising sharply. A major portion of the meeting centered on social housing and community land trusts under SB 555. HCD described the state’s ongoing study, due by December 31, 2026 and to be included in the 2027 annual report, and outlined public engagement already completed with residents and practitioners. Community land trust and policy witnesses argued that social housing will require legislative action beyond the study, including expanded tax abatements, public land use, soft loans, and simpler capital stacks. They emphasized that the model should include mixed-income and “missing middle” households, and several members discussed the stigma around the term “social housing,” suggesting a rebrand toward generational or multi-generational housing to broaden public support. The committee also discussed a proposed certified professional program modeled on Vancouver, Canada, to speed plan checks and inspections by allowing state-certified private professionals to perform certain code-compliance functions under local oversight. The witness said this would reduce delays, repeated reviews, and cost overruns while preserving local authority over zoning and enforcement. Members raised concerns about local control, infrastructure costs, and political resistance, but expressed interest in exploring a pilot and further recommendations. In the final panel, housing advocates supported allowing HCD loan funds to be disbursed during construction rather than only after completion. They said this would reduce interest costs, improve project feasibility, and could produce additional affordable homes without new appropriations. Members agreed the current system is fragmented and outdated, and several speakers and legislators repeatedly called for streamlined, more flexible financing and permitting tools to support housing production.

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• These models align directly with social housing principles like decommodification, community control,
• These models align directly with social housing principles like decommodification, community control,
• In coordination with local jurisdictions, this is not about eliminating local control.
• I think it is all about the local control fight. To be quite honest, part of it is guardrails.
• And so now people, between urban limit lines and really keeping tight control of local control, is because

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing-related proposals and policy ideas. One speaker urged changes to the welfare property tax exemption for affordable housing, arguing that annual income recertifications are outdated and burdensome, and proposing a one-time qualification at move-in, streamlined monitoring through TCAC or HCD, and continued exemption protection for projects that remain in compliance. The witness said rising insurance costs and administrative burdens are hurting cash flow and threatening the viability of affordable housing operations. A major portion of the meeting focused on social housing and the SB 555 study. HCD described its ongoing study process, including public engagement with residents, practitioners, and experts, and noted that California already has many building blocks for social housing, such as public land tools, long-term affordability mechanisms, community land trusts, and tenant protections. Community land trust and housing policy witnesses argued that social housing will require legislative action, expanded public subsidy, tax abatements, public land, and simplified financing, and they emphasized the need to reframe the concept for the “missing middle” and middle-class households to build broader political support. Committee members discussed stigma around “social housing,” the need for a rebrand, and the possibility of a pilot program, especially on excess public land. The committee also heard a proposal for a certified professional plan-check system modeled on Vancouver, Canada. The presenter said California’s permitting delays, inconsistent reviews, and staffing shortages add cost and uncertainty even for streamlined projects, and proposed allowing state-certified private professionals to perform plan checks and inspections under state oversight while local governments retain zoning and enforcement authority. Members discussed local control concerns, infrastructure costs, and the need to reduce delays and uncertainty in the entitlement process. Finally, the committee heard testimony supporting changes to HCD loan disbursement so funds can be used during construction rather than only after completion. Witnesses said this would reduce interest costs, improve feasibility, and could produce additional affordable homes with existing funding. The discussion also referenced AB 1053 as the vehicle for implementing that approach.

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• Today's hearing will be. covering proposals from the Governor's budget that are germane to the Local Control
• Seeing none, we will then begin with issue number one, which is the Local Control Funding Formula and
• I'll be going over the Local Control Funding Formula, but the bulk of unrestricted funding. for local
• educational agencies is provided through the Local Control Funding Formula and is distributed based
• So you're allowing districts to have local control over how they program?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• time in legislative time when OA reports have come out and there are recommendations for internal controls
• We'll pick 20 internal control changes or recommendations that have come from the OA to a department
• to be made uh we'll pick 20 20 controls to be made uh we'll pick 20 20 internal<00:01:34.119> control
• <00:01:34.759> changes<00:01:35.280> or internal control changes or internal control
• Financial practices internal controls Financial practices internal controls and<00:08:40.159>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3, authored by Chair Nash, which would require the Office of the Legislative Auditor to produce an annual report for fiscal committees showing how well agencies have implemented prior audit recommendations, especially those related to financial practices, internal controls, and management. Nash said the bill is intended to give legislators a clearer, ongoing tool to evaluate agencies before making funding decisions and to help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. He noted the bill would use existing audit information rather than create a new reporting burden, though he said it would deepen the review of implementation. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall testified that the Office of the Legislative Auditor already tracks implementation to some extent through annual information collected by Minnesota Management and Budget, but that current reporting is based largely on agency self-reporting and is not always independently verified. She said the bill would expand that work and provide the legislature with more useful accountability information. A representative from Americans for Prosperity also supported the bill, calling it a transparency and stewardship measure that would help taxpayers and legislators see whether agencies are following through on recommendations. Several members spoke in favor, describing the bill as a common-sense accountability measure and comparing it to audit practices in local government and private organizations. Nash and Randall also discussed Colorado’s similar process, where audit follow-up information is presented during budget hearings. Members raised concerns about fraud and inefficiency in state government, and Nash said the bill is meant to help lawmakers better protect taxpayer dollars. The committee voted to recommend House File 3 and re-refer it to the Committee on Ways and Means.