Video & Transcript Research : 'background checks'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Vets Committee Meeting - 2025-03-19
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- We have gone through the process of the background check.
- So, a little bit of background: again, my name is Ben.
- That agency took his check for $2,000, cashed it, and they didn't even process the power of attorney,
- Just doing a time check.
- will say is Representative Olson, the good news is what I heard from both are today, and also when I checked
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- In the background of this one, because this is a world most of you do not live in, in Harrods.
- department has ultimate authority to say, okay, yes, the terms of the contract are accepted. so that's a check
- and a balance against the Sheriff's Department just as there's a check and a balance against every department
- So it's a good relationship of checks and balances, a division and a separate cooperation of power between
- My background, part of this, I was our county EMC and administrator.
Keywords:
law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Feb 20th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- ironing clothes for 75 cents an hour and working nights in a bakery to supplement our Social Security checks
- Court, two of our greatest jurists. and greatest Americans, though coming from completely opposite backgrounds
- If you go to the auto shows, like I like to do, you can get in them and check it out.
- the supervision of the secretary are employees of the department. and go through all the conflicts checks
- So I believe there is a conflicts check process that goes through...
Keywords:
transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight
Summary:
The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/09/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- I probably should have prefaced my question with some background.
- Just as background for me, I'm specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine and
- Um just as a background for exciting.
- If you look at the rest of my document, the next section just outlines my part of my background.
- It's relatively short list background.
Summary:
The committee first heard testimony from State Treasurer Monica Misipelli on House Bill 1042, which would increase the contingent credit limit for the BFA. She explained that under RSA 66 the state’s debt capacity is capped at 10% of unrestricted revenue, and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is not direct debt. She said the state currently has about 65% of its capacity used, roughly $120 million of remaining room, and that raising the BFA contingent credit limit from $200 million to $450 million would reduce that capacity. She noted the state’s debt-to-revenue ratio is about 4.2%, that the state’s credit rating is not immediately affected by the guarantee program unless the state actually has to assume the liability, and suggested unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Peace Development Authority, could be reviewed in the future.
Members asked whether a credit guarantee affects bonding ability like actual debt, what the usual debt level is relative to the statutory cap, and whether the increase would crowd out future capital borrowing. Misipelli answered that guarantees are included in the formula and do affect available capacity, though the current ratio remains manageable. She also said she had been using a $120 million benchmark for capital budget planning and was now modeling $130 million in future state debt. When asked whether the full $250 million increase was necessary, she deferred to the BFA, saying the question should be answered by the agency.
James Key Wallace, executive director of the New Hampshire BFA and interim commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs, then testified in support of the bill. He said the request was driven by larger project costs over the last several decades, with construction inflation causing guarantees to be used up in bigger chunks, and by the fact that the BFA has been close to its current cap. He said the agency does not use taxpayer funds, has never had a payout on a guarantee in nearly 35 years, and requires collateral, reserves, and an 80% loan-to-value buffer. He told members the Senate had a similar bill to raise the limit to $400 million and that the BFA considered that range acceptable. In response to questions, he said a smaller increase such as $150 million would cover known transactions but might not provide enough runway for future opportunities, and he confirmed the bill was brought at the BFA’s request. He also said businesses consider housing availability when deciding whether to locate in New Hampshire, since housing and workforce are key location factors.
At the end of the work session, the chair closed House Bill 1042 and opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage of pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Nagel began introducing the bill and asked for copies of the treasurer’s debt-capacity report, but the transcript cuts off before any further action on HB 241.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- Chairman, a little background on this one. This next bill, uh, Senate Bill 233.
- Chairman, a little background on this one.
- Chairman. ...a little background on this one.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 1st, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- My staff checked; we did not have it, so...
- This is a check. See you later. Thank you.
- The outcome feels predetermined, and you're just checking boxes.
- The law firm gave me the background and advised me on the bill.
- They provide you the background, the data, and the product.
Bills:
HB4
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/3/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- To have a background check on all addresses to determine the amount of disclosure required on the report
- To have a background check on all addresses to determine the amount of disclosure required on the report
- reside in to have a uh a uh a background reside in to have a uh a uh a background check<00:43:41.119
- on all addresses to determine the check on all addresses to determine the amount<00:43:43.800>
of - At least that's how my background indicates the ease at which you could perform this activity.
Keywords:
natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption, municipal regulation, county ordinance, electrification, climate policy, housing development, building codes, energy source, utility infrastructure, Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, propane, utility service, building permits, local government, energy choice
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Just double-check. Very good. Sorry, Mr. Chair.
- Just double-check. Very good. Sorry, Mr. Chair.
- Just double-check. Very good. Sorry, Mr. Chair.
- with you, what's the difference between checking in with you versus checking in with Mr.
- I don't come from an education background like Representative Bakeberg and so many others do, but uh,
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I got to double-check with them exactly what the process is.
- I don't come from a strong fire background. I wasn't a fireman.
- don't come from a strong fire background don't come from a strong fire background uh<01:46:15.719
- Maybe Department of Labor can just provide a little bit of background.
- <02:06:58.400>
it website great website you guys check it website great website you guys check
Summary:
The committee held its first hearing of the 2025 session and began with housekeeping on testimony deadlines, hybrid participation rules, time management, and expectations for civility. The chair said testimony posted at least 24 hours in advance would be available to members and the public at the same time, late testimony would still be processed, and decision-making would generally be deferred to later in the day so morning hearings could adjourn before the noon floor session.
The first bill heard was HB 673 on emergency management. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros testified in opposition, saying the bill could undermine the executive’s unity of command during emergencies and objecting to provisions allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency by a two-thirds vote. Members asked about the difference between an emergency order and a state of emergency, whether other states use legislative checks and balances, and whether long-running emergencies such as COVID-19 or homelessness should have clearer end conditions. Barros said the agency, along with the Attorney General’s office and the governor’s office, would review the language and that the issue is setting conditions for when an emergency ends.
The committee then heard HB 596, also on emergency management, which would clarify types of events that count as dangers and emergencies. Barros opposed the bill, saying the current list covers known hazards but should remain open-ended for future threats; he cited COVID-19 as an example of an unforeseen event and said the bill could limit flexibility. Members asked whether the list could be expanded, and Barros said the agency would look at that possibility. Testimony included support from the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and concerns from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii about the bill’s special fund provisions; the committee also corrected testimony that had been submitted for the wrong bill.
The final measure discussed was HB 1060 on emergency preparedness and the Community Readiness Center Program. Barros explained the proposal as part of HEMA’s effort to build local readiness centers and community hubs, with an initial target of 10 communities through a federal grant and a longer-term concept of roughly 100 statewide. The Climate Advisory Team supported the bill’s intent but urged that centers be developed with strong community and nonprofit involvement through the HARRP program. The Department of Taxation offered comments on the special fund, and members raised questions about cost, size, use of existing school facilities, public messaging, and equity across communities. Barros said the centers would provide backup communications, power, water, and food for a community group, would not function as general shelters, and would be designed to help communities hunker down and recover after a disaster.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Check it. Anyone wants to respond to what I'm going to say next, that's great.
- Why such an achievement gap among students, or whatever's ability or social background, etc., etc.?
- Why such an achievement gap among students, or whatever's ability or social background, etc., etc.?
- Too many students across all social dimensions, income levels, race, ethnicity, language background,
- I can go check my record.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/14/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- They are checking voters in.
- They are checking voters in. lot. They are checking voters in.
- Workers were manually checking, cross-checking whether a voter had previously registered in New Hampshire
- Workers were manually checking, cross-checking whether a voter had previously registered in New Hampshire
- Workers were manually checking, cross-checking whether a voter had previously registered in New Hampshire
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/18/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There is, under no circumstance, does that check not make it to someone's bank account.
- You're managing for cash flow so that the money gets into the account, so that those checks all cash.
- There is, under no circumstance, does that check not make it to someone's bank account.
- There is, under no circumstance, does that check not make it to someone's bank account.
- is under no circumstance does that check is under no circumstance does that check not<00:38:17.520
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 23, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a good little bill here, and just a little background: the chairman of the Appropriations Committee
- That did provide some good background and, you know, what I kind of suspected, uh, and I understand the
- That did provide some good background<00:26:35.080>
and <00:26:35.679>you <00:26:35.760> - and you know, what I kind of background and you know, what I kind of suspected<00:26:37.760>
uh - Right now, it's having to cut the check.
Bills:
SJ0001
Keywords:
mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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talk <00:02:57.640>about <00:02:57.959> - A key one is that it doesn't allow HPIA to accept payment other than by check and in full.
- But that would be what's a reasonable check-in for us.
- Be what's a reasonable check-in for us to check in with you folks again to see if the contract's been
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Apr 29th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, there isn't a check on license renewals to confirm that an individual has kept up with their
- Currently, there isn't a check on license renewals to confirm that an individual has kept up with their
- This act requires a candidate applying for licensure as a physician to submit to a criminal background
- check and furnish certain educational and experience documents.
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083, which combines several professional licensing changes. The senator presenting the bill explained that the respiratory therapy section would require an active RRT credential to practice in Missouri, while preserving a grandfather clause for current CRT licensees, and would add random renewal audits to confirm active credentials. The Senate-added provisions also addressed interior designers, physician licensure background checks and disclosure of out-of-state discipline, reduced the required experience for social worker supervisors from five years to three, and allowed speech-language pathologists to complete clinical fellowships under supervision of licensed SLPs in good standing from any state. During questioning, Representative Nolte disputed the claim that the interior design board was in full agreement with the bill, while the sponsor and an industry witness said the profession had negotiated changes through board-related channels.
Testimony in support came from representatives of the Missouri Society for Respiratory Care, the Interior Designers Association, the Missouri Speech-Language and Hearing Association, the National Association of Social Workers–Missouri Chapter, Burrell Behavioral Health, and FGA Action. Supporters described the respiratory therapy language as a patient-safety measure, the interior design language as a scope-of-practice and business-cost reduction measure, the speech-language pathologist provision as a technical fix to ease licensure and compact participation, and the social work change as a needed response to supervisor shortages, especially in rural areas. No opposition testimony was offered.
The committee then went into executive session on SB 1083, adopted an amendment that included additional cleanup and related licensing changes, rolled the amendment into the committee substitute, and voted the House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083 do pass. The roll call passed 21-1, with Representative Nolte voting no. The chair announced there were no further bills before the committee and adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration. Mar 31st, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Bisognano really did participate in that process and he has a background that that's why he's being hired
- They're still withholding his money, his most recent check. They're still withholding his payment.
- The head of the commerce department said well if his mother-in-law misses a check no big deal it's frosters
- Part-time a retired teacher from Jessup, Georgia says her social security check is her only income and
Keywords:
Frank Bisignano, Social Security Administration, Doge, nomination, committee, customer service, staffing issues, Senate
Summary:
The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's when we were checking every single person receiving health care at that time and ensuring that
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (12/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you folks introduce yourselves and just give us a little bit of your company's background, and
- , your company's background, background, your company's background, and<01:04:45.920>
then <01: - My background is from Wall Street. I was a banker before getting into crypto a decade ago.
- We are working with all of the major tokenization platforms such as Securitize or Checks, Tokeny, and
- And same thing can be was checking.
Summary:
The commission met with a quorum, approved the agenda, and approved the November 12 minutes after a motion, second, and unanimous voice/online consent. The chair said the meeting would include two presentations—one from Noah Herman of Fortress Global and one from John Kicko and team from Hedera—followed by discussion of the commission’s next steps and public comment. The chair also noted he was still seeking a clerk for note-taking.
Herman’s presentation focused on stablecoins, blockchain use cases, and operational considerations for states and other institutions. He described Fortress as an enterprise crypto-wallet and treasury platform serving corporates, governments, and nonprofits, and used examples such as Save the Children and a large global commodities firm to illustrate custody and treasury management on blockchain rails. He said stablecoins are designed to maintain a U.S. dollar peg, are increasingly backed by treasuries and subject to greater transparency, and are being adopted by major firms and payment companies because they can improve speed, reduce cost, and simplify payments. He also highlighted market growth, including claims that stablecoins now represent a significant share of on-chain activity and are a major holder of U.S. Treasuries.
He identified custody as a key issue for state and institutional use, outlining qualified custody, managed custody, and self-custody models. He said the main practical challenge for the commodities client was moving funds safely and quickly across global time zones and that blockchain rails could solve problems that traditional banking rails could not. He framed the broader trend as one of accelerating institutional adoption, citing recent acquisitions and product launches by Visa, Stripe, Citi, and PayPal as evidence that stablecoin infrastructure is becoming mainstream.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity (9-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- , came from, no matter their background, came from, no matter their background, education<00:04:05.200
- <00:04:55.440>
on <00:04:55.759>her share a brief background on her share a brief background - <00:56:14.960>
So, let you all know and check into it. - So, let you all know and check into it.
- us that they don't have that background. us that they don't have that background.
Summary:
The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school.
The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff.
Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Jul 11th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Everything checked out fine.
- I just want to give a time check there for everybody. Thank you.
- Some of that is monitoring by the entity with us checking their stuff.
- Write a check and spend what it takes to do this assessment.
- But we'll double-check that, and then again, the contract finalizes.