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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Security public safety and Veterans Affairs.
- Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs, HB 1145 by Morales Shaw relating
- For the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs. HB 1151 by Hull.
- Refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
- Refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety. and Veterans Affairs.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received several House Joint Resolutions: HJR 2 and HJR 3 to notify the governor that the legislature is in session and to escort the governor to the joint session, HJR 4 mourning the death of Howard Sanderford, and HJR 5 mourning the death of Samuel Allen Harper. Each was taken up by suspension of the rules and adopted without objection.
Committee reports followed, with multiple Senate bills receiving favorable reports and being advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day. Reported bills included SB 20, 30, 31, and 41 from Judiciary; SB 19 from Banking and Insurance; SB 12, 28, 35, 42, 93, and 134 from County and Municipal Government; a large group of fiscal and economic development bills including SB 54, 77, 78, 89, 100-103, 113, 122, 126, 127, 128, and 136; and SB 32, 33, 55, 70, 108, 114, and 118 from Veterans and Military Affairs. Several of these reports included amendments, and all were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day.
In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted SJR 6 honoring former Representative Brian Melton Jr., SJR 7 supporting federal voting rights legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, SJR 8 naming the Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Wilmer, and SJR 9 honoring Samuel Allen Harper. The chamber then adopted SJR 10, a lengthy resolution celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin, with remarks from Senators Figures and Coleman emphasizing her civil rights legacy and the impact of her refusal to give up her bus seat at age 15. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 8:30 a.m. the next day.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
- Refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs, HB 5055 by Turner,
- This bill is referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
- , and Veterans Affairs.
- for the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Before you, the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee membership is changed as follows: The governor must
- In brief, what it does is that it reorganizes the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, the body charged
- , and in speaking with members of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, there were several important
- in speaking with the members of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee.
- Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee.
Summary:
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee met on February 3, 2026, for executive session on 13 bills and a public hearing on Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541. One published bill, Senate Bill 6123, was not moved forward. The executive session covered election integrity, holiday recognition, agency reporting and disclosure, veterans and state government administration, and several memorial or symbolic designations. Staff briefed each bill and several proposed substitutes or amendments, including changes to Senate Bills 5763, 6215, 6160, 6049, and 5784. Members discussed policy and fiscal concerns on some measures, including the cost of the aviation support grant program in SB 5763 and the inclusiveness of holiday recognition in SB 5950.
The committee adopted amendments or substitutes where offered and advanced all of the bills it took up, generally by due-pass recommendation to the Rules Committee or, for fiscal measures, to the Ways and Means Committee. Senate Bill 5950’s amendment was withdrawn before final action, and Senator Hasegawa stated he would be without recommendation on that bill because a Buddhist observance was missing from the list. Other bills passed with little or no opposition, including SB 6084 on voting more than once, SB 6044 on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, SB 6046 creating a Civil Air Patrol division, SB 6160 on agency reports, SB 6049 on public disclosure exemptions, SB 6164 on WOTEC information, SB 6313 creating a Capitol Centennial Stewardship Account, SB 5046 designating Kim Chie Day, and SB 5489 naming the Wilkinson sandstone the state sandstone.
In the public hearing on ESHB 1541, staff explained that the bill would reorganize the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by increasing at-large seats, reducing the number of VSO-designated seats, and allowing appointments to reflect military experience and personal attributes. The prime sponsor and Representative Simmons described the bill as a compromise developed after prior concerns, including representation for formerly justice-involved veterans, and said it would broaden advice to the governor. The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill, saying it would provide more flexibility in appointments and preserve a 17-member committee. The hearing closed with 57 pro and 1 con sign-ins, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Jan 21st, 2025
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, everyone, to the first hearing of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs for the 119th Congress
- When I served on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, there was a lot of About where the VA was going
- House Veterans Affairs Committee, the potential to expand care to 3 million 9-11 era veterans who lived
- But should be valuable to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, we've changed it.
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Nov 4th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Military Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security will now come to order.
- SPB 7,000 by the Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee, relating to OGSR
- SPB 7,002 by the Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee, relating to OGSR
- of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
- of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
Summary:
The Committee on Military Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met to consider SB 96, which originally proposed a new veterans dental care program but was amended to expand the existing Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. The amendment raised eligibility from 300% to 400% of the federal poverty level and added a recurring $500,000 general revenue appropriation. Members discussed whether expanding eligibility without guaranteed additional funding could dilute services for veterans already being served, while supporters argued it would help veterans currently turned away for dental care. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 96 favorably by roll call vote, with Chair Wright voting no.
The committee also approved two committee bills continuing public records exemptions: SPB 7000, covering the address and telephone number of people staying in public emergency shelters during storms or catastrophic events, and SPB 7002, covering certain Department of Military Affairs records stored in or transmitted through Department of Defense systems or related to military cyber operations. Both were moved as committee bills without objection and were favorably reported.
Members then received presentations from Dr. Pia Woodley of the Florida Veterans Foundation and Joe Marino of Veterans Florida. Dr. Woodley outlined the foundation’s dental initiatives, emergency assistance, transportation support, benefits guide distribution, new programs for state veterans’ homes and community grants, and recent audits with no findings. Marino described Veterans Florida’s SkillBridge, entrepreneur, and workforce programs, including outreach and federal partnerships, and noted legislative priorities to allow stipends for training at UF IFAS AGVets facilities and to rename a program in statute for clarity. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 04/02/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, this session of the Minnesota Senate Committee Subcommittee on Veterans and Military Affairs is now
- Department of Veterans Affairs.
- I am on the Department of Minnesota's veterans affairs and rehab committee.
- I am on the Department of Minnesota's veterans affairs and rehab committee.
- I'm a affair and rehab committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Vets Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Meeting of the Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, House Veterans and Military Affairs Division to order.
- Yes, it was by the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs on the Governor's budget.
- I'm Brad Lindsey, the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Johnson, Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Services for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- The next meeting of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Division will be on Wednesday, April 2nd,
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- In brief, what it does is that it reorganizes the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee.
- And, looking at reorganizing the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee and speaking with members of the
- Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, there were several important principles that emerged.
- inputs from the committee come from the members of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee.
- Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541 regarding the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee membership.
Bills:
SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB6215 , SB6160 , SB6123 , SB6049 , SB6164 , SB6313 , SB5784 , SB5046 , SB5489
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Press Conference 3/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I also had four great years on the Veterans Committee, and I am very, very proud to carry this veteran
- We just finished up committee, where the bill passed out of the House Veterans Services Committee and
- Department of Veterans Affairs, and you need to have a fee agreement.
- Department of Veterans Affairs, and you need to have a fee agreement.
- Department of Veterans Affairs, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and AG Keith Ellison's
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs - Room 210, 3 March, 2026; 1:00 P.M.
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Joint Veterans and Military Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is, as I mentioned, a hearing on the Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
- Affairs Committee.
- Affairs Committee.
- SB 56, Seyarto; SB 296, Archuleta; and SB 855, the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
- The House Veterans Affairs Committee forwarded the Choice Act out of committee, and it's going to be
Committee:
House Military and Veterans Affairs
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met with a quorum and first approved its consent calendar, including AJR 15, SB 56, SB 296, and SB 855, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then heard SB 694 by Senator Archuleta, which would require VA accreditation for veterans’ claims representatives and prohibit unaccredited persons from charging fees or otherwise handling VA claims, with the author and supporters arguing the bill would protect veterans from predatory “claims shark” businesses and restore accountability.
Support came from county veterans service officers, veterans organizations, National Guard representatives, and several individual veterans, who said accredited public services are free and that unaccredited firms often charge large fees, delay claims, or use questionable practices. Opposition testimony came from a veterans advocate and representatives of private claims companies, who argued that some for-profit consultants provide useful, performance-based assistance, that veterans need choice, and that the bill could eliminate access for those who cannot get timely help from public or nonprofit providers.
Committee members debated whether the bill would unlawfully restrict services already operating in a gray area under federal law, whether there is enough data on the impact of private claims assistance, and whether amendments could preserve “good actors” while targeting bad practices. The author and supporters responded that federal law already bars the conduct, that the state lacks oversight over these companies, and that the bill is a first step toward stronger protections. SB 694 was ultimately passed out of committee on a 6-0 vote and referred to the Committee on Judiciary; the consent calendar also passed with eight votes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In November 2024, the United States Veterans Affairs.
- Please refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs, HB 2753, by
- on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
- Refer to the Committee on Homeland. Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
- guest work program in this state, referred to the Committee on State Affairs, HB 2859.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Affairs Committee, House Bill 78 to Health and Welfare Committee, House Bill 738 to Commerce and Human
- to the Judiciary and Rules Committee, House Bill 561 as amended to the Senate State Affairs Committee
- House Bill 692 is amended to the Judiciary Rules Committee. State Affairs Committee.
- House Bill 742 is amended to the Senate Transportation Committee. State Affairs Committee.
- In the Senate, Senate Bill 1353 by State Affairs Committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And so with that, we'll begin our Assembly Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs, and as a subcommittee
- Department of Veterans Affairs may charge a fee to assist, process, prepare... ...that veterans affairs
- and Veterans Affairs, and AB 1509 by the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, all with
- Okay, so for Assembly Military and Veteran Affairs, the rules of the committee are adopted 7-0.
- And with that, we will adjourn the Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs. Thank you. Thank you.
Committee:
House Military and Veterans Affairs
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met as a subcommittee and heard several veterans-related bills. AB 81 by Assembly Member Ta would require CalVet to study mental health among women veterans, with supporters emphasizing higher rates of military sexual trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicide among women veterans and the need for tailored services. There was no opposition, and members broadly praised the bill as overdue and important. AB 556 by Assembly Member Patterson would clarify that CalVet fee waivers for dependents of disabled or deceased veterans and Medal of Honor recipients include campus-level mandatory fees at public colleges; supporters said campuses had been excluding fees the law was meant to cover, while concerns were raised about the fiscal impact on higher education institutions. Both bills were moved forward to Appropriations.
AB 826 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez would prohibit unaccredited individuals or businesses from charging veterans fees to file or assist with VA benefits claims and establish a civil penalty for violations. The author and county veterans service officers argued the bill would protect veterans from predatory “claim sharks” and fill an enforcement gap, while opponents said it could restrict access to legitimate private assistance and urged narrower regulation instead. After extensive testimony and discussion about federal law, consumer protections, and possible amendments, the committee passed AB 826 8-0 and re-referred it to Judiciary.
The committee also adopted its rules and approved the consent calendar, which included AB 264 and two committee bills, AB 1508 and AB 1509, all sent to Appropriations. Final recorded votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with AB 81 and the consent items passing 7-0, AB 556 passing 6-0, and AB 826 passing 8-0.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/08/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Veterans Affairs.
- This helps to ensure Veterans Affairs.
- Uh we Affairs and Veteran Services.
- When state veterans advisory committee.
- I also Affairs and Veteran Services.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
- Refer to the Committee on Homeland Security. Public Safety and Veterans Affairs.
- Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs.
- on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs.
- on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And so with that, we'll begin our Assembly Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs, and as a subcommittee
- Department of Veterans Affairs may charge a fee to assist, process, prepare... ...that veterans affairs
- and Veterans Affairs, and AB 1509 by the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, all with
- Okay, so for Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs, the rules of the committee are adopted 7-0.
- And with that, we will adjourn the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met as a subcommittee because a quorum was initially lacking, and heard six bills. AB 81 by Assemblymember Ta would require CalVet to study the mental health needs of women veterans; supporters from county veterans service officers, veterans organizations, and behavioral health groups said women veterans face higher rates of military sexual trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicide, while no opposition appeared. The bill was later passed 7-0 and re-referred to Appropriations.
AB 826 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would prohibit unaccredited individuals or businesses from charging veterans fees to file or assist with VA benefits claims, impose a civil penalty, and direct penalty revenue to veterans services and district attorneys. Supporters argued the bill would curb predatory “claim sharks” and protect veterans from exploitation, while opponents from private claims consulting firms and several veterans said the measure could restrict access to legitimate help and should be narrowed to target bad actors instead of banning paid assistance broadly. After extensive testimony and discussion about federal law, accreditation, and possible amendments, the committee passed the bill 8-0 and re-referred it to Judiciary.
AB 556 by Assemblymember Patterson would clarify that campus-level mandatory fees are covered under the CalVet fee waiver for dependents of certain veterans and Medal of Honor recipients. Supporters said the bill would fulfill the state’s promise to veterans’ families, while concerns were raised about fiscal impacts on CSU campuses and the need for more precise cost estimates. The bill was passed 6-0 and sent to Appropriations. The committee also adopted its rules 7-0 and approved the consent calendar, which included AB 264, AB 1508, and AB 1509, all re-referred to Appropriations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/11/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- John Kelly, the director of government affairs for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, will
- John Kelly, the director of government affairs for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, will
- Affairs to partner with organizations that serve veterans.
- Affairs to partner with organizations that serve veterans.
- Affairs</c> Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Commissioner of Veterans Affairs permission<00:15:56.399
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety. And Veterans Affairs.
- He referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs, HB 829 by Harrison
- Refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
- For the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs, HB 858 by Thompson relating
- Magnolia referred to the Committee on Homeland Security Public Safety and Veterans Affairs HCR 12 by