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• So, uh, thanks for being here With the government units that we cover. >> Uh, Representative Weber. >
• Um, which is exactly what's been occurring, and there seems to be an uptick in that type of fraud in
• Um, I bring it to your attention today even though I know we have a fraud discussion tomorrow because
• <02:15:21.199> Chairman, fraud in the state. Um so Mr. Chairman, fraud in the state.
• The district or the United States attorney can bring a case on its own.

Keywords: 916, all

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• . and most of these fines uh have United. and most of these fines uh have not<00:03:50.000> been
• party units in the election segment. party units in the election segment.
• Party units had 15.
• Party units had 15.
• That's a legitimate—I mean, people call the United States a republic based on it being a republic.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• office and indictments in the United office and indictments in the United States<03:28:34.159>
• That's fraud, and fraud unravels all.
• That's fraud, and fraud unravels all.
• The United States of America.
• 39.920> has<04:50:40.160> held United States Supreme Court has held United States Supreme

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• AMENDMENT 35377 REDISTRICTING DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDS BASICALLY LINE 31 THROUGH 69 ESTABLISHES ONE UNIT
• I WANT TO POINT YOU TO SOME PROVISIONS OF THE BILL OF CONTRACTOR FRAUD AND ISSUES WHAT IT SAYS IS THAT
• WE AGREE THAT WE ARE TRYING TO BE SURE WE DON'T HAVE FRAUD AND THE SUBJECT GETS PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER

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• 8-year-olds with autism in the United 8-year-olds with autism in the United States<01:29:03.280>
• Some of them are so small they units.
• investigated for fraud right now. investigated for fraud right now.
• And every each unit that I delivered.
• It you see the units that go into it?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission met to approve the May 18, 2026 minutes and then focused on how SB 57’s special education cost study should inform HB 1099, which creates a separate study committee on residential placements and related education costs. Members discussed sending the commission’s minutes and findings to that new committee, noting the short timeline for its work and the need to be specific about unresolved issues so the new group does not duplicate the same questions. A major topic was the cost and responsibility for students placed at Spalding and similar residential programs, especially transportation and whether costs are paid through the Department of Education’s episode-of-treatment (EOT) fund, local districts, DHS, or Medicaid. Staff explained that for students with disabilities, EOT funds cover special education and transportation costs tied to the placement, while students without disabilities are handled through DHS care-management and best-interest meetings. Members raised concerns about whether some students at Spalding are receiving no schooling, whether transportation costs are substantial, and whether Medicaid reimbursement could offset some expenses. The commission also discussed confusion over district responsibility when students placed in residential programs attend school in another district, using Winnisquam as an example. Several members said the receiving district was not notified that DHHS-approved programs could bring in additional students and costs, and they suggested DHHS or its care-management entity should notify both the district of residence and the receiving district when a program is approved. The group agreed this notification issue, along with transportation funding, privacy concerns in Medicaid-to-schools billing, and the distinction between special education placements, EOT placements, and other voluntary residential placements, should be passed to the HB 1099 study committee for further work.

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• Matt Hernan, waving in support, United Way of Florida, United Way Broward, United Way Miami.
• Matt Hernan, waving in support, United Way of Florida, United Way Broward, United Way, Miami.
• not doing anything sophisticated except for some of the kids of the North Miami area who do the tax fraud
• not doing anything sophisticated, except for some of the kids of the North Miami area who do the tax fraud
• Zylazine animal drug product approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for veterinary

Bills: S0050, S0052, S0432, S0436, S0524, S0536, S0590, S0676

Keywords: veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.

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• Moving on to item four, administratively attached, the special prosecution unit located in Huntsville
• administer its payroll and benefits since they are provided to the unit by the county.
• And yes, Senator Hinojosa, the population is growing and we are bringing more units online.
• If there is any fraud or abuse, we then will report that to the appropriate authorities.
• Have we seen any fraud? When you do the compliance checks, are we seeing any cases of fraud? Yes.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee held its first hearing of the 89th regular session, adopted nearly identical committee rules from the previous legislature by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the budget framework, emphasizing conservative spending, a $332.9 billion all-funds budget, and major priorities including property tax relief, public education, border security, health and human services, transportation, energy, and water infrastructure. She also introduced committee and leadership staff and described the hearing schedule and public testimony procedures. Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending, including a $23.8 billion ending balance, but warned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid using temporary spikes for ongoing commitments. Senators questioned him extensively about the Economic Stabilization Fund cap, sales tax trends, inflation, and whether the state should consider raising the cap or using severance-tax revenues differently. Hager said the Rainy Day Fund is expected to hit its cap, which would leave more severance-tax revenue in general revenue, and he stressed that infrastructure needs remain significant. The Legislative Budget Board then gave a detailed overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major components. LBB staff explained that the bill includes continued funding for the Foundation School Program, $850 million for the Texas State Technical College endowment, $1.3 billion for the Texas University Fund, $6.5 billion for border security, salary increases for correctional officers and state troopers, $3 billion for dementia research, higher community attendant wages, expanded community-based care, $5 billion for the Texas Energy Fund, and funding to clear volunteer fire department grant backlogs. They also outlined supplemental priorities such as water infrastructure, retirement legacy payments, rail grade separations, wildfire aircraft, and emergency facilities, and said the current controlling budget limit is the tax spending limit. A major portion of the hearing focused on property tax relief. LBB explained that prior-session relief grew from an expected $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher-than-anticipated property values and interactions among hold-harmless provisions, and that SB 1 continues and expands relief with $51 billion in total property tax relief, including $3 billion more for compression, $3 billion to raise the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and a $500 million placeholder for business tax relief. Senators discussed the automatic nature of some of these costs, the effect of the non-homestead circuit breaker, the role of federal COVID funds, and the need to maintain school finance commitments if the state continues to compress school tax rates.

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• The Chair asked a follow-up question, noting that the United States Supreme Court recently overturned
• What drives the sex trade for them isn't force, fraud, and coercion.
• The vice unit emphasized coordination with service providers for trafficking victims.
• That is what the United States has out of any model. We already have it, and it is not working.
• I am obviously for the decriminalization of sex work here in the United States.

Summary: The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety held an informational hearing in Pomona on sex work-related crimes and efforts to combat human trafficking. The chair and Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez framed the issue as a major public safety and victim-protection concern, referencing the repeal of the loitering law in SB 357 and the recent enactment of AB 379, which targets buyers of sex rather than sex workers. The hearing was organized into three panels: data and research, policing and anti-trafficking efforts, and courtroom/prosecution impacts. In the first panel, the California Department of Justice presented arrest and conviction data for the repealed loitering statute, noting overall declines from 2019 to 2022 but also explaining that the data did not distinguish clearly between people selling sex, people loitering to sell, and people purchasing sex. USC law professor Hannah Gary summarized a 2021 report finding that law enforcement stings and raids often lack transparency, disproportionately harm Black women, minors, LGBTQ+ people, and undocumented migrants, and rarely achieve the stated goals of protecting victims, prosecuting traffickers, or preventing trafficking. The ACLU of Southern California argued that criminalization of sex work is discriminatory and historically used to police women and people of color, and that laws aimed at buyers still harm sex workers and can increase immigration consequences. Committee members asked about data collection, racial disparities, and whether the new law could worsen profiling; the panelists urged public health approaches, better data, and more survivor services. The second panel featured the California DOJ human trafficking coordinator, Pomona Police Chief Mike Ellis, and survivor advocate Jess Torres of Rising Worldwide. DOJ described its regional trafficking teams, task forces, victim services, and prosecutions, emphasizing a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach. Chief Ellis said SB 357 limited police intervention and contributed to visible open-air prostitution near schools and other sensitive locations, citing complaints from residents and a reported drop in juvenile rescues in Pomona after the law changed; he supported AB 63-style enforcement with safeguards and service referrals. Torres, speaking as a survivor, argued that anti-trafficking policy must be survivor-led, that many youth in the sex trade are boys or LGBTQ youth, and that criminalization and street enforcement often worsen harm and displacement rather than solving the underlying problems. In the final panel, a Riverside County deputy district attorney said AB 63 could help law enforcement make earlier contact with potential victims and identify traffickers, while stressing the need for training, documentation, and oversight. A Los Angeles County public defender argued that prosecuting trafficked people reinforces traffickers’ control, creates lifelong barriers, and retraumatizes survivors, and pointed to diversion programs as a better model. The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking began its testimony by describing its survivor services and crisis response work. The hearing ended without any vote or formal action, but with committee members and witnesses continuing to debate the balance between enforcement, data collection, and survivor-centered services.

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• During the years of the Walz administration, over $500 million has been wasted on fraud and simply by
• This will create a truck-size hole to drive through for fraud, and that's something to be very, very
• And a third is that, as Representative Schultz pointed out, this creates a wide hole for fraud.
• This will create a truck-size hole to drive through for fraud, and that's something to be very, very
• So, to just wrap up, this creates a huge fraud problem.

Bills: HF10, HF27

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation

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• However, as has been stated, there are not enough available units to supply those who need it.
• However, at the same time as voucher holders need to find units to rent, landlords have vacant units
• And then you also have on the very top indicating how many housing units are vacant.
• and the vacant units that are in your districts.
• And then the low income families that have these vouchers that need to be in those units.

Bills: HB158

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivision, government spending, transparency

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• This is to Future Builders, and it is to educate Medicare beneficiaries for Medicare and Medicaid fraud
• This is to add the summer EBT and SNAP fraud framework implementation grants to the ARIES eligibility
• Pratt, is for crop hauling for the Tucker Unit Farm.
• Contract 130 is with United Methodist Children's Home. This is for substance abuse services.
• Contract 131 is with United Methodist Children's Home for a qualified residential treatment program.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• founding fathers and the second president of this great country said morality is the fabric of the United
• This law violates 2 of our rights under the United States Constitution due process and equal protection
• It could have potentially lead to a judge ruling in our favor and giving unit damages against the physicians
• They said fraud before I did.
• They referred me to the fraud unit, but it's medical and they've never dealt with anything like this.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The error rate isn't necessarily indicative of fraud, so I do want to clarify that your fraud and your
• And I wanna make it clear the error rate is not fraud, waste, and abuse in most cases.
• So, in meal prep, how many units are we giving them for meal prep?
• So, we typically give two units of personal care hours for meal preparation, which equals 30 minutes,
• and that's about 6 dollars 44 cents, or it is 6 dollars 44 cents per unit, so about $14 a day.

Keywords: 914, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• have in our election system by lying about our elections and by lying about the existence of voter fraud
• You are more likely to get hit by lightning twice than to find voter fraud in California.
• California is the only state out of the 50 states in the United States that does not currently allow
• And the air conditioning unit is not working at our flagship universities.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Anita Naler, United 465, in favor. Anita, are you good? You need to testify?
• Whether the exploitation is for sex, labor, or both, traffickers rely on fraud, force, and coercion to
• You are in violation of the unit pricing law of the Consumer Fraud Act. ...to be corrected.
• You are in violation of the unit pricing law of the Consumer Fraud Act.
• United Food and Commercial Unions, in favor, another to testify.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• <00:18:39.520> or modules um on how to detect fraud or modules um on how to detect fraud or
• <00:19:10.720> detection in law have training on fraud detection in law have training on fraud
• Um, and then you could do an independent oversight unit, um, either within the executive branch or OA
• And I know that as we think about some of the most recent issues of fraud that we are seeing sort of
• and conflict so um I think sort of Fraud and conflict so um I think there<01:07:43.480> is<01

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from State Auditor Judy Randall and Deputy Legislative Auditor Jody Mason Rodriguez on the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s 2023 report, “Oversight of State-Funded Grants to Nonprofit Organizations.” Randall explained that the report takes a broad look at how Minnesota manages grants, building on earlier work that helped lead to the Office of Grants Management (OGM) in 2007. She emphasized that the new recommendation-tracking booklet in members’ packets is meant to help the legislature see which audit recommendations have been implemented, partially implemented, or not implemented, and to support oversight rather than assign blame. Rodriguez summarized the report’s findings: Minnesota’s grants management policies contain many important practices, but they often lack enough detail for agencies to implement them consistently. The office found pervasive noncompliance in recent years and identified weak statutory enforcement as a major reason. She reviewed how grants flow from the legislature to agencies and then to nonprofit grantees and subgrantees, and noted that state agencies spent an average of about $514 million annually on nonprofit grants from fiscal years 2018 through 2022, awarding grants to about 2,400 nonprofits. The report found OGM policies partially reflected 17 of 24 recommended grant-management practices, but examples of missing detail included no required risk-based monitoring, no minimum standards for progress reports, telephone-only monitoring visits allowed, and no deadline for closeout reviews. The auditors said some recommendations have been acted on since the report, including 2023 statutory changes that led OGM to revise its pre-award financial review policy and set a timeline for closeout reviews, though other recommendations remain only partially implemented. They also discussed repeat compliance problems across agencies, including conflict-of-interest documentation, and said agencies are beginning to improve by automating checklists and disclosure processes. In response to member questions, the auditors said training is important and should likely be required for grants staff, though not necessarily with highly specific statutory language; they also said grant managers vary widely across agencies, making baseline training especially useful. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the presentation, and the chair noted that OGM would be invited for a future presentation.

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• The current system we're in now is showing reduced auto premiums, reduced lawsuits, and reduced fraud
• And while my experience primarily dealing in SIU and fraud investigation would allow me to expand on
• And while my experience primarily dealing in SIU and fraud investigation would allow me to expand on
• And there's been a reduction in fraud and abuse.
• Medicare is the largest single payer of all health care services in the United States.

Summary: The subcommittee considered a long agenda of civil justice and claims measures. HB 1173, relating to the Florida Trust Code, was presented as a clarification of standing in trust litigation after recent case law; after questions about who may sue, an amendment was adopted clarifying that an expressly named charity retains standing, and the bill passed 14-2. HB 1437, on attorney’s fees in motor vehicle PIP disputes, drew testimony from insurers and reform groups opposing a return to fee-driven litigation and from medical groups supporting fee recovery for prevailing parties; it passed 17-0. CS/HB 147, addressing prohibited debt-collection communications during nighttime and early morning hours, was described as a clarification of an outdated statute in light of modern communications, with support from business groups and no opposition in the vote; it passed 18-0. The committee then heard several claims bills against the Department of Children and Families. HB 6511, for relief of L.P., described severe injuries to a child after DCF allegedly failed to act on warning signs; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed 18-0. HB 6515, for relief of Michael Barnett, involved DCF’s alleged failure to investigate domestic violence that preceded the killing of three children and injury of a fourth; members asked about the settlement amount and the case’s circumstances, and the bill also passed 18-0. HB 1517, expanding wrongful death law to allow parents of an unborn child to recover for the child’s death, generated the most extensive debate. The sponsor said it aligns civil law with existing criminal definitions and excludes claims against mothers and providers of lawful medical care, including IVF; opponents warned it could be used to target reproductive care, support networks, and domestic violence survivors, while supporters framed it as a justice measure for families. An amendment clarifying damages rules for minors and unborn children was adopted, and the bill passed 13-4. Finally, HB 947, on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, sought to allow broader evidence at trial and to change “shall” to “may”; supporters said it would improve fairness and transparency, while opponents argued it would weaken post-2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical damages. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then taken up with additional opposition testimony.

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• and to see how the state of Minnesota can continue to protect ordinary Minnesotans from financial fraud
• Law act fairly and protect borrowers the Law act fairly and protect borrowers from<00:12:41.480> fraud
• > mistreatment<00:12:43.279> and<00:12:43.440> so<00:12:43.880> with from fraud
• or mistreatment and so with from fraud or mistreatment and so with the<00:12:44.519> cfpb<00:
• and outside of the normal course of the way we do business, and by the way every other state in the United

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic
• And then if there is a fraud allegation, that is reported by private contractors.
• How are we protecting against any kind of fraud? But yes, how are we protected against fraud?
• Making it very clear in this bill, along with our anti-fraud provisions, that we're not going to put
• We have the strongest anti-fraud provisions of any. legislation in the nation in this ESA program.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• Back feed during power outage protects line workers and anyone working on a multi-unit building.
• This is an equity multi-unit building.
• Like, if you're—what do you think a unit like this would cost?
• you think a unit like this would cost? you think a unit like this would cost?
• orientation of their particular unit. orientation of their particular unit.

Bills: HB2245, HB1618, HB1985, HB2079, HB1921, HB2232, HB1567, HB1984, HB2608, HB2435, HB1623, HB1774

Keywords: wastewater systems, denitrification, environment, pollution, coral reefs, nearshore waters, public health, shoreline regulations, cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, wastewater, and clean water protections. On HB 2245, which would require additional denitrification capacity in wastewater systems near shorelines, the Department of Health offered comments, DLNR supported the bill, and multiple environmental and ocean groups testified in strong support, emphasizing nitrogen pollution from cesspools, reef damage, and the need to prioritize shoreline systems. Testifiers said the bill should move forward, with technical issues such as GIS mapping to be worked out later. No member questions or votes were taken on this measure. On HB 1985, concerning the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and accessible conversion loans for cesspool homeowners, HGI supported the bill and suggested making the program a revolving loan fund; DLNR and the Public Utilities Commission also supported it, while the Department of Health supported the concept. Committee discussion focused on program design, possible forgivable loans for low-income homeowners, and whether the program should be administered through existing infrastructure rather than a new procurement process. The committee then moved to HB 1985’s companion discussion on cesspool conversion outreach and deadline extensions, where DLNR and DOH supported outreach but DLNR and ocean advocates expressed reservations about extending deadlines, especially for financial hardship, saying that issue would need careful work. The committee also heard testimony on HB 2079, which would reestablish the accessible upgrades inversion or connection income tax credit. The Department of Taxation raised administrative and fraud concerns about refundable credits, explaining that nonrefundable credits reduce tax debt while refundable credits can function like cash payments and require more oversight. DOH, DLNR, OPSD, counties, Hawaii Realtors, and environmental groups supported the bill, with one ocean coalition witness saying tax credits could help homeowners but grants would be preferable. Members asked about the difference between refundable credits and grants and about whether the credit would cover sewer connections versus individual wastewater systems. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 1921, allowing certain priority-three cesspools to add a bedroom, with support from Hawaii Realtors and some other groups and no opposition discussion. HB 2232, preserving state water-quality protections at least as strong as the federal Clean Water Act, drew support from DOH and ocean advocates, with no questions. The committee also began hearing energy-related bills, including HB 1567 on energy equity and HB 1984 on self-certification for distributed energy resources, with a mix of support and some opposition or requested amendments, but no votes were taken in the portion provided.