It’s line skipping that is the problem.
However, politicians in California do not want to completely discontinue the program. The agony of witnessing someone else miss a line is more important.
According to Newman, the bill—which looks to be the first in the country—won’t prevent Clear from operating in airports in California. Rather, it aims to run different lines for members for Clear and other third-party screening services.
According to him, this would imply that clear travelers could continue to travel via their own security lane and that regular passengers would no longer have to deal with people cutting in front of them.
It would also make it illegal for airports to sign new agreements with private businesses like Clear if those businesses use TSA security lines and screeners already in place.
The American Federation of Government Employees’ California branch, which represents TSA agents, and the Association of Flight Attendants both support the bill.
However, the plan is opposed by clear, significant airlines like Delta, California airports, and business associations like the California Chamber of Commerce.
CNN received no direct response from Clear over the bill. However, a Clear representative said that the business has employed hundreds of people in the state, provided services to almost a million Californians, and given state airports more than $13 million in income. Airports receive revenue from Clear by renting off space.