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Committee advances human‑services program‑integrity finance bill with prepayment reviews and stronger oversight

House Ways and Means Committee · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The House Ways and Means Committee adopted an A21 amendment and voted to refer House File 43‑38, a human‑services finance bill focused on program integrity, to the general register. Sponsors said the bill tightens provider screening, site visits and claims review to reduce fraud while preserving continuity of care.

Chair Torkoson opened consideration of House File 43‑38, the human‑services finance bill sponsored by Representative Schoemaker, and the committee adopted the A21 amendment to the bill.

Representative Schoemaker moved the bill as amended and asked nonpartisan staff to walk members through technical provisions. Nonpartisan staff Adrienne said the bill as amended…

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