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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Transportation REVISED- IS25-084 Removed - New Start Time - 1pm Oct 28th, 2025
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- This is like a private paid service that, if I want to utilize it, I can opt in to utilize it if I want
- I mean, or do I have to now, before I can use the service again, have to go get a reverify with the Real
- That service was granted to you because you had enrolled and provided your information to actually go
- That service was granted to you because you had enrolled and provided your information to actually go
- So on the TSA checkpoints, all I can speak to, not to the Clear service, um, the TSA agent...
Committee:
House Transportation
Summary:
The committee held an interim study on airport security vendors, prompted by Representative Hayes’s earlier House Bill 1271, which would have restricted Oklahoma airports from contracting with third-party identity verification companies such as Clear. Hayes explained the bill stemmed from concerns raised after a December 2022 TSA letter and broader questions about whether these vendors create security risks or bypass TSA screening. The committee heard first from Clear, then Idemia, and then Tulsa International Airport, with members focusing on how identity verification works, whether it differs from TSA screening, and whether the state should regulate these services.
Clear’s representative said the company provides an opt-in biometric identity verification service at airports, not physical screening, and that every passenger still goes through TSA screening. He said Clear operates in about 60 airports in roughly 40 states, has about 40,000 members in Oklahoma, and has paid more than $1.1 million to Oklahoma airports since launching in the state. Members questioned how Clear verifies IDs, whether Real ID is required, whether the company can manually override biometric checks, whether it shares data, and whether it has had security issues. Clear said it uses source corroboration with state DMV systems, does not sell data, has no manual override, and has worked with TSA on security upgrades after earlier concerns.
Idemia’s representative described the company’s broader biometrics work for Oklahoma and the federal government, including fingerprint systems for the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, civilian background-check enrollment, TSA checkpoint credential authentication technology, and TSA PreCheck enrollment. She said Idemia’s role stops at identity verification and that TSA retains responsibility for screening and for decisions about who enters trusted traveler programs. Tulsa International’s COO said Clear does not replace TSA, that TSA retains exclusive authority over screening, and that the airport leases space to Clear and receives revenue from the arrangement. No vote was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and testimony.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I went up and talked to council service about.
- to set by the United States General Services Administration.
- Can you list those that would have access to the data sharing?
- Services are they going to offer that student? So those are really two questions that I have.
- Really just to ensure that we are providing access and information to students who may not want to follow
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- professionals who have devoted their careers to public service.
- To public service largely at the U.S.
- farmers and ranchers continue to have access to reliable and affordable water supplies.
- Are you committed to maximizing access to development of those resources in a responsible manner?
- or delayed access. to Customs and Border Protection to that land.
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- Davidson's office and who will be going to grad school this fall at American, leaving the service to
- access... ...choice and do not make it harder for needy families to access scholarships that help their
- Because of your hard work and support of our community, we are able to have access to opportunities that
- Because them having access to a high-quality education, Because them having access to a high-quality
- We need to ensure that every student has access to the education that fits them the best, and this program
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved several journals, and welcomed a number of guests, including Irish dignitaries, scholarship winners, interns, student pages, and members of Omega Psi Phi. After confirming a quorum, the chamber received committee reports and referred new bills and resolutions, then recessed for caucuses and committee meetings before returning to floor action.
In the afternoon session, the House considered several bills and amendments. It approved amendments to House Bills 426, 1127, 2551, and Senate Bill 146, while rejecting an amendment to HB 1127 that would have tightened background-check requirements for out-of-state dentists. The chamber also agreed to HB 2234, which creates a spent grain donation tax credit and updates the malt beverage tax credit, and HB 2551, which limits text-message notices by the Turnpike Commission and other agencies about unpaid fines, fees, or tolls. Senate Bill 146, creating the Veterans Trust Fund Board, was amended to add audit-related changes and then agreed to.
The House then took final passage votes on several bills. HB 133, allowing a process to petition for reinstatement of parental rights, passed 191-11; HB 138, barring parental incarceration as the sole basis for termination of parental rights, passed 200-2; HB 2207, on capital development loans, passed 202-0; and HB 2224, dealing with utility rate and tax-related changes, passed 202-0 after extensive debate over affordability, consumer protections, and tax relief. HB 2473, repealing the Flood Insurance Education Information Act of 1996, also passed unanimously, and HB 2544, addressing school administrator rights and compensation disputes, passed 141-61.
The most extensive debate centered on HB 2632, which reallocates educational tax credit caps and replaces the EITC and OSTC programs with a new options tax credit framework beginning in 2027-28. Supporters said it would improve transparency, accountability, and access for the poorest students, while opponents argued it would reduce scholarship opportunities, add burdens, and harm families and schools that rely on the current programs. After lengthy debate, the House passed HB 2632 by a vote of 105-97. The chamber then announced a Finance Committee voting meeting, recommitted several bills to Appropriations, and adjourned until June 23, 2026.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- begin with, stating that the board is without access to... ...was already a bad student to begin with
- We want those who use drugs, especially young people, to have access to easily obtainable, person-centered
- services, health-centered approaches to drugs.
- We want those who use drugs, especially young people, to have access to easily obtainable, person-centered
- services, health-centered approaches to drugs.
Committee:
House Public Safety
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- leader in self-service and helping clients to access these benefits.
- transparency to deliver the these services to our most vulnerable citizens.
- They are attempting to access services, but they don't feel safe bringing a youth. home because of other
- exacerbate the- this is where you need to go to- to seek services.
- health services that we access.
Committee:
House Human Services
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-12 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- > community-based</c> to increase access to community-based to increase access to community-based therapy
- to people who might not otherwise be able to access dental services at all. next few sections eight,
- </c> access dental services at all. access dental services at all.
- 12:17.120><c> to</c><02:12:17.240><c> these</c> everyone to have access to these everyone to have access
- to allow access to federal requirements to allow access to federal<02:43:40.600><c> funds</c><02:43:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-09
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They can afford to continue to offer that service, so I think it's definitely worthy of continued discussion
- They have to say who accesses and doesn't have access to this footage, and then they have to provide
- To this, so people know who has access to their children's video footage.
- A cloud service is very, very secure, and you're unlikely to lose the data.
- It can only be accessed by the people who are supposed to access it, and it automatically logs it.
Bills:
HF2436
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- To continue this exceptional service to our region, we respectfully request the restoration of the Institute
- Talent Pipeline, with 800 to 1,000 soldiers transitioning from active-duty military service to civilian
- qualify to enter the new Texas University Fund. for the pathway that was created for future access to
- and the recommended statute change to allow HEAF to be used for debt settlement. service.
- BSN program and specializes in rural health care to ensure that our rural communities have access to
Committee:
House Appropriations - S/C on Article III
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I think there's some intention here behind the veil to really try to restrict access to abortion pills
- And that's why we fight so hard for things like access to birth control, IVF, and abortion access, the
- And that's why we fight so hard for things like access to birth control, IVF, and abortion access, the
- They have access to the Internet. They often have social media.
- is full access to justice and to people's constitutional rights in this country.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, education, funding, school districts, state aid, education reform, venue, employee conflict, superior court, legal proceedings, workplace disputes, weapons, explosives, trafficking, firearm regulations
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Commission on Race & Access to Opportunity (6-24-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> everyone the access to opportunity. everyone the access to opportunity.
- And just to is the access loan program.
- </c> services what we try to do is we try to services what we try to do is we try to look<00:19:36.240
- Access to capital being underestimated.
- </c> with relationships in access to capital. with relationships in access to capital.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony focused on barriers facing minority-owned businesses and on local programs intended to improve access to capital and contracting opportunities. A representative from the U.S. Black Chambers described disparities in minority spending, argued for more intentional and transparent investment in Black communities, and emphasized the need to disaggregate data, hold officials accountable, and expand tools such as the byBlack certification directory. He also stressed that businesses need technical assistance, resources, and opportunities to grow through mergers, consortiums, and joint ventures.
The main presentation then came from Larry Forester and Tyrone of Commerce Lexington, who outlined what they called eight major barriers for minority businesses, including limited access to capital, weak mentorship networks, discrimination and bias, bureaucratic hurdles, branding and visibility challenges, stereotyping, generational knowledge gaps, and limited financial literacy. They described several Commerce Lexington initiatives: the Access Loan Program, which brings small businesses before a pool of 26 lenders; a Minority Business Accelerator to help firms scale and connect with prime contractors; and an Opportunity Exchange for business owners to share experiences and lessons learned. They said the Access Loan Program has funded nearly $26 million in loans with an average loan size of about $62,000.
Members asked about bias in lending and how to make contracting and certification easier for minority firms. Forester said applications are vetted by a subcommittee before reaching the full lender group, with attention to completeness and readiness, and that only one lender needs to say yes. On contracting, the witnesses said certification can be burdensome and suggested more hands-on help from the state, relationship-building events that include decision-makers, and incentives rather than mandates. They also relayed policy ideas from a business owner, including culturally informed underwriting, public-private matching grants, supplier diversity enforcement, and mentorship tied to capital access. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor May 30th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- Anyone who'd like to receive electronic notifications of scheduled bills and access to the committee's
- access to mental health care.
- or you need to make arrangements, families need that access to that leave.
- And so I want to make sure for those folks that don't have access to that, they do have the time to care
- be able to provide that service and give it to another employee, we will have to increase the cost of
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Labor
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- access to mifepristone and other reproductive care medications.
- benefits stolen have access to replacement benefits.
- benefits stolen have access to replacement benefits.
- make sure that families have access to food.
- accessibility to small businesses with regard to state procurements.
Summary:
The Senate considered a series of amendments to a supplemental appropriations bill and related measures, with several adopted and several rejected or withdrawn. Early amendments on equitable approaches to public safety and a Holyoke local account clarification failed, while amendments providing $2.5 million for Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers technical assistance and expanding access to gender-affirming medications and mifepristone were adopted. The chamber also adopted a technical amendment on alternative protein grants, a clarification to ETF modernization, and an energy storage systems amendment. Other proposals on homeowner protections, La Casa funding, emergency contract reform, an energy dashboard, EV charging ratepayer impacts, hate crimes, distressed hospital payments, and task force membership were rejected or withdrawn.
A substantial portion of the debate focused on health care, food assistance, and public safety. Senators spoke in support of funding for community health centers, hospital relief, and EBT anti-skimming protections, including $15.5 million for chip-enabled EBT cards and related replacement-benefit support. One amendment to strengthen protections against impersonating federal officers was rejected, while another on professional protections was withdrawn after discussion of ballot address privacy and security concerns. The Senate also adopted amendments to continue prior appropriations for a North Shore food pantry and drought management efforts, and it later approved a sick leave bank for a Department of Mental Health employee.
The chamber then took up the fiscal year 2025 fair share supplemental budget conference report, which Ways and Means described as $1.39 billion in spending split between transportation and education, including MBTA improvements, Chapter 90 aid, regional transit authorities, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, higher education deferred maintenance, and career technical education capital grants. After a roll call, the bill passed, with one recorded negative vote. The Senate also adopted a separate Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to third reading before final passage. The session ended with adjournment motions and a moment of silence honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman and other victims of political violence, along with a memorial adjournment for firefighter Jeffrey DeSanchez.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And she did have to go above and beyond to make sure that I had that access to higher education.
- It's not to pick winners or losers. It's to provide an education that. everyone can access.
- Members, House Bill 5646 seeks to expand access to in-state tuition. rates for military-affiliated students
- And thank you for your service. Both in the military and to the state of Texas in the legislature.
- Access to affordable nutrient dense food grown right here in Texas by Texans.
Committee:
House Higher Education
Keywords:
nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- provide it to a fitter within six months, making access to care more difficult.
- services, and requires biannual reporting to evaluate outcomes and effectiveness.
- I have access to professionals, whereas when I grew up and was younger, we barely got to the doctor or
- I mean, I have a sister who's a physician, and I can get access to help.
- be manipulated if you have access to certain resources.
Committee:
House Public Health
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- share and coordinate access to specialists.
- Regional service centers are designed to preserve local control while improving access to scarce, high-cost
- set up, and every school district would have access to the specialized services: speech-language pathologists
- We do not have easy access to doctors, dentists, or mental health services.
- We've connected families to health and dental services.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee began by approving a change to the agenda and then approved the minutes from a prior meeting. It then took up House Joint Memorial 11, which urges Idaho’s congressional delegation to fully fund the federal IDEA commitment for special education. Senator Burtenshaw argued that Congress promised up to 40% of national average per-pupil spending but has never met that threshold, leaving Idaho districts to cover large shortfalls through local funds and levies. A representative from Fruitland School District testified in support, describing a nearly $790,000 local gap and saying the memorial would send a unified message to federal lawmakers. Senator Zito opposed the memorial, saying the federal government has failed to meet its commitment for decades and that Idaho should stop relying on federal promises, though he emphasized his support for special-needs students. The committee voted to send H.J.M. 11 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, with Senator Zito requesting to be recorded as voting no.
The committee next considered RS 33-392, a proposal to create regional service centers so school districts and charter schools can share specialized services that are difficult or costly to provide independently, especially in rural areas. Burtenshaw said the measure would help districts share staff such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and business managers, with no new ongoing funding required beyond a one-time $1 million startup amount already reflected in the governor’s budget. The committee voted to send the proposal forward for a full hearing.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to informational presentations. Jason Sevy, president of the Idaho School Board Association and chair of the Marsing School Board, described Marsing’s community schools model, which partners with nonprofits and service providers to address food insecurity, health needs, mental health, and attendance barriers. He said the model improved student engagement and attendance and asked policymakers to remove funding barriers so districts can use resources more flexibly. The committee then heard from Meridian Technical Charter High School leaders and students, who described the school’s career-and-technical education model, internships, high graduation rates, industry credentials, and student leadership opportunities. Students said the school helped them find career direction and build confidence, and the school leader discussed possible expansion through hybrid models and the need for continued advocacy for school programs.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- wrongful payments for services to illegal aliens.
- to services during a state of emergency.
- Mainstream conversation, Senator Rouson was already fighting to expand access to recovery services, strengthen
- Thank you for your service, Senator, to me, to us, thank you.
- someone I look up to and will always, always think of your service to the Senate and to your family.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including a resolution honoring Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a special-order calendar with multiple bills, many of them paired with House companions and amended before final passage. Early action included adoption of a tax conformity bill tied to federal changes in the Internal Revenue Code, with a 34-0 vote.
The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described provisions to strengthen fraud enforcement, impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid drug purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Democrats offered amendments to delay work requirements until Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP users such as caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators also questioned implementation details, exemptions, and potential effects on vulnerable populations. After debate, the bill was placed on the calendar for third reading.
The Senate also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a public records exemption and related Parkinson’s Disease Registry measures, designation of the SS American Victory as the state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on legal tender recognition for gold and silver, public records protections for financial and digital-asset custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government budget transparency, digital voyeurism, insurance customer representative licensing, and a medical freedom bill with amendments on vaccine-related materials and anti-kickback provisions. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though the public records bill for gold/silver custodians and the legal tender repeal drew a few dissenting votes.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- Would this apply to all reserves of branches of service, correct, or is it just Army Reserve?
- Same uniform, same service, same dedication to our country.
- That experience reinforced my commitment to public service and to remaining engaged in Washington's civic
- A student's access to their choice of education matters, regardless of family income, race, ethnicity
- Thank you. of service. That is remarkable. We are on to our final panel here, Dr.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
nursing education, nursing program standards, board of nursing, state board, national accreditation, accreditation body, nursing school, nurse educator, clinical simulation, simulation director, lead nurse educator, NCLEX, licensure exam pass rate, corrective action plan, technical assistance, higher education, program approval, Washington RCW, professional development, nursing licensure
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Despite this, SCAP assumes these districts receive federal funding and caps their access to state support
- Despite this, SCAP assumes these districts receive federal funding and caps their access to state support
- access to state support, forcing them to rely more heavily on state and local dollars than other districts
- So a fishing pier, a way to access the water.
- Some communities struggle to access that, and this is a program we're very excited about, and this will
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
HB2470, school construction assistance, capital budget, school facilities, on-base schools, military base schools, military installations, public school construction, school plant projects, state funding assistance, superintendent of public instruction, OSPI, school capital funding, instructional space, school district construction, alternative learning experience, ALE, free and reduced-price meals, special housing burden, district growth
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Governmental Organization Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- who can access the telephone and be able to outreach is going to find someone there to be able to shuffle
- , medical care, care... ...medical service, medical care service funding, anything to do with the funds
- Equity and access to opportunity are crucial.
- Equity and access to opportunity are crucial to having a strong democratic system and maintaining public
- Yet these same outlets struggle with financial instability and the need to increase access to revenue
Committee:
Senate Governmental Organization