Video & Transcript Research : 'background checks'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 31, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- checks.
- 100 checks in 2022.
- Right now it can take months and months for the IRS to issue a replacement check for a stolen check.
- Many taxpayers are having their replacement checks and their replacement checks get stolen as well.
- It exacerbates check fraud.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
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of already experienced a background of already experienced a background of - who have already undergone background who have already undergone background checks,<00:23:29.760
- Permit holders in Minnesota pass criminal background checks.
- Thank you. background checks. They complete background checks.
- person's background person's background and<01:43:57.280>
holding <01:43:57.520>them
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/10/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- You don't yourself have a background in academia or, um, in fraud investigation or law enforcement or
- You don't yourself have a background in academia or, um, in fraud investigation or law enforcement or
- question is just about your background question is just about your background because<01:04:36.799
- You’ve also described this research background.
- you've got uh that political background you've got uh that political background you<01:07:35.960
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House bill would halt changes to Minnesota DHS disability program billing 4/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- So, I'll check in with non-partisan staff just in case to make sure that everything is aligned. that
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staff I'll check in with non-partisan staff I'll check in with- But what some of the work that's been done prior to today in the background was Mr.
- What some of the work that's been done prior to today in the background was Mr.
- > non-partisan<00:01:48.760>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Nurse Licensure Compact discussion 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- compact must pass the same National Council of Licensure Examination, and there is a federal criminal background
- check that is also required here.
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Summary:
The committee took up House File 1925, which would have Minnesota join the nurse licensure compact. Rep. Schumacher described the bill as a way to improve workforce flexibility, telehealth, care coordination, and border-community access, while maintaining safeguards such as the same licensure exam and federal background checks. He also said the compact could help retain Minnesota-trained nurses who currently leave for neighboring compact states. Several members questioned whether the compact would weaken Minnesota’s standards or actually solve staffing problems, and some raised concerns about outside states’ differing practice rules and continuing education requirements. Supporters, including a nurse leader, a travel nurse, a business group representative, and a hospital nursing leader, testified that the compact would ease staffing shortages, speed hiring, support telehealth, and reduce administrative burdens. Opponents, including nurses and union representatives, argued it could lower standards, not address root causes like unsafe staffing and turnover, and could create risks for patients seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care.
The committee also considered two related amendments tied to rural health transformation recommendations. The A1 amendment would have required two hours of continuing education on nutrition for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; members criticized it as government overreach, unrelated to many specialties, and an attempt to chase uncertain federal funding. The amendment failed on a voice vote. The A2 amendment would have reinstated the presidential fitness test in schools and allowed parents to opt out; it also failed. A3, which updated the compact bill’s effective date language from 2025 to 2026, was adopted. Members noted the bill also contained an appropriation and might need referral to other committees if it advanced. The committee then began hearing public testimony on HF 1925, with witnesses split between support and opposition.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to let you... ...or give you my direction, I want to tell you about my academic background.
- They have some knowledge and some background to treat our children so that we are not there for two weeks
- has to come back to us with a plan that includes advanced training, different technology, cross-checking
- But put him in front of an online form, and suddenly he's accidentally checking boxes saying he's female
- When you add more forms and more checks, When you add more forms and more checks, you don't just catch
Keywords:
nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, uterine fibroids, public records, health privacy, epidemiology, medical information, emergency department, physicians, privacy, personal information, sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia, pain management, controlled substances, prescribing education, continuing medical education
Summary:
The committee first considered SB 268, a public records exemption for emergency physicians. Senator Rodriguez’s strike-all amendment narrowed and clarified the exemption, and testimony from an emergency physician described threats, harassment, and safety concerns tied to mandatory reporting and patient encounters. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
Members then heard SB 514, creating the Dula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for pregnant and postpartum women affected by substance use disorder. Senator Osgood explained the pilot would provide non-medical doula support and data collection, and an amendment changed the funding source to specific appropriations in the General Appropriations Act. Supporters said doula care can improve maternal and infant outcomes and complement medical providers. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee also approved SB 36 on use of professional nursing titles after extensive debate over whether nurses with doctoral degrees should be allowed to use “doctor” in clinical settings, with concerns raised about patient confusion and the need for clearer identification. The bill was amended to align with the House version and then reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee next approved SB 864, a public records exemption for uterine fibroid research data, after a technical amendment setting a July 1, 2026 effective date; Senator Sharif said the exemption is needed so the Department of Health can collect sensitive data for the related research bill. SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care management for certain licensed physicians and nurses, was also reported favorably after emotional testimony from patients and advocates describing delayed care and bias.
Later, the committee approved SB 1404 on memory care, after a strike-all amendment creating a new memory care specialty license for assisted living facilities that advertise or provide specialized memory care services, while allowing optional supportive services without the new license. Supporters from the senior living industry backed the clarification. The committee then passed SB 914, which clarifies that licensed occupational therapists may perform dry needling, after an amendment adjusting supervision and continuing education language. Finally, the committee took up SB 1758, a broad Medicaid and SNAP reform bill that would strengthen fraud enforcement, impose Medicaid work requirements for certain able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services, modernize drug purchasing and prior authorization, and require SNAP fraud-reduction measures. Several amendments were adopted, and members questioned the work requirement, implementation costs, EBT card photo identification, and due process concerns; debate continued as the transcript ended.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, as background, of course, legal background, money of the state of Wyoming, public funds can only
- Um, as background, of course, legal background, money of the state of Wyoming, public funds can only
- Um, as background, of course, legal background, money of the state of Wyoming, public funds can only
- Section one is really background.
- background? background?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you drive across the country and you check out similar-sized cities in other parts of the country,
- If you drive across the country and you check out similar-sized cities in other parts of the country,
- So I just want to start with the committee backgrounder was very thorough, and I have to commend the
- will be knocking on our door asking us for a check.
- will be knocking on our door asking us for a check.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply disruption on California fuel markets. Committee members and administration witnesses from the California Energy Commission and the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight described California’s heavy reliance on imported crude and refined products, the state’s shrinking refining base, current inventory levels, and how global supply tightness is affecting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. CEC officials said near-term supply looked adequate for roughly the next six weeks, but warned that continued disruption would likely raise prices further and increase competition for imports. DPMO said the conflict is a real supply shock, but also emphasized a separate, longstanding problem of unusually high California retail gasoline prices, especially among major branded stations.
Witnesses and members debated the causes of high prices and the state’s longer-term fuel strategy. Professor Severin Borenstein argued that much of the price gap beyond taxes and environmental costs comes from a “mystery gasoline surcharge” downstream of refineries, while also noting that California’s shrinking number of refineries creates market-power and supply-resilience concerns. Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jody Mueller argued that state policies have weakened California’s refining system and made it more vulnerable to global shocks, urging the state to protect remaining refining capacity and improve infrastructure for imports. United Steelworkers Local 675 Vice President Norman Rogers stressed the need for safe, reliable refinery operations and adequate staffing.
Several members pressed witnesses on whether California should rely more on imports, how to manage inventories and port/storage capacity, and whether the state needs clearer authority and better data collection to coordinate fuel policy. Discussion also covered branded versus unbranded gasoline pricing, the role of California fuel specifications, and whether a floating gas tax or other policy tools could buffer consumers from global price spikes. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:45 am
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- He's our Special Projects Coordinator, and as Andrew described, he is also a hydrologist by background
- We already have 175, 177 was my last number, residents checked up and signed up.
- And just some background: I do construction.
- The WIPP checks are scheduled for March of 2026 in the Rotunda-Colfax County area.
- I'm totally fascinated by what's going on with them checking everything.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 5/5/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- These are people from all backgrounds.
- Some from war torn areas of backgrounds.
- Um, they'll have to pass background checks and disclose everybody.
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everybody.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- checks.
- We do background checks on the provider or the managing employees, owners, that kind of thing.
- We do background checks on the provider or the managing employees, owners, that kind of thing.
- And we also perform background checks for many of the provider types.
- The higher-risk ones get a fingerprinting-specific background check.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards.
Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight.
The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/10/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Noner to give us some background so we have the financial picture and then I'll be happy to go from there
- Noner to give us some background so we have the financial picture and then I'll be happy to go from there
- us<01:05:14.599>
some miss ner who could give us some miss ner who could give us some background - so we have the financial background so we have the financial picture<01:05:16.640>
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direct <01:09:29.640>client health check-ins direct client health check-ins
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Last I checked. So what is that 1%? I just want to understand what you just said.
- A little bit of background: that physician who gave me the hormones...
- So yeah, that's my background. So you're a researcher? Okay. Yep, I am.
- The Texas Conservative Liberty Forum, though, also represents. ...represents Texans of all backgrounds
- Check. Not able to stay seated in the classroom? Check. Runs around? Check, check, check, check.
Bills:
HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113
Keywords:
public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Mar 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not aware of that, Assemblymember, but we can double-check and get back to you here.
- And so, just if you could double-check for me, I heard that from some of our water folks up on the north
- Of the 10 billion dollars, we were name-checked only twice in this bond for a total of 1%.
- Lastly, we propose $774,000 to administer all this, including, check this out, it's 2025.
- So against that background...
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We complete investigative work, and we also complete the criminal history background checks for key management
- These give us the authority to complete those backgrounds for vendor contracts licensing.
- The background investigations are lengthy.
- a pretty comprehensive background a pretty comprehensive background investigation<00:47:32.160><
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investigations commission the background investigations commission the background
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/25/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Walker West annually provides about 6,000 people of all ages and backgrounds, including 30% low-income
- Walker West annually provides about 6,000 people of all ages and backgrounds, including 30% low-income
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including <00:01:07.640>30% all ages and backgrounds including 30% all - ages and backgrounds including 30% lowincome<00:01:09.680>
supported <00:01:10.080>by < - As background, the Minnesota Humanities Center was founded in 1971.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that background, I'd like to invite Dr. Chinwa Gia.
- Just to provide a little bit of background.
- So this is just some background on that.
- On May 15th, when I checked, the lake level was at 1450.2.
- On May 15th, when I checked, the lake level was at 1450.2.
Summary:
The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs.
The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online.
Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm.
The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
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this 350 at the last time I checked this 350 at the last time I checked this - Double-check here. House File 1406 does make sounds, doesn't it?
- Double-check here.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Our maintenance and operations teams also benefit from being able to monitor our facilities and check
- As an educator, I've had the privilege of working with students with a wide variety of backgrounds. of
- It helps students appreciate what it means to be Texan and American, regardless of background.
- The reason I give that background is that it took more than 65 years after that decision in 1915 to get
- The act of HB 5381 would strengthen the hiring practices and require more in-depth background checks
Bills:
HB178, HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381
Keywords:
efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 397 by Lalani relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with
- HB 432 by Goodwin relating to requiring a National Instant Criminal Background check in connection with