Dave Griffith — Chair Dave Griffith was present for roll call, later called the vote on House Bill 2535, and then opened committee questioning on the bill. He invited questions, referenced prior related legislation, and asked whether removing the five-times cap would be a deal breaker.
Dave Griffith — The chair is addressed as 'Mr. Chairman.'
Dave Griffith — The chair is addressed again as 'Mr. Chairman.'
Dave Griffith — The senator is addressed respectfully while discussing the bill.
Dave Griffith — The chair is addressed as 'Representative' while asking about possible changes to the 160-hour limit.
Dave Griffith — The senator is addressed and thanked for his answer; the speaker asks to continue the conversation next week.
Dave Griffith — The chair is addressed as 'Mr. Chair' while recognizing Mr. Miller.
Dave Griffith — Was addressed as the chair when Mr. Herbesen asked to comment.
Dave Griffith — Recognized the speaker and granted permission to proceed.
Dave Griffith — Called for additional questions from the committee.
Dave Griffith — Asked how many witnesses would speak in favor of and in opposition to the bill and indicated the hearing would begin with proponents.
Dave Griffith — Directed the committee to begin with witnesses in favor of the bill and reminded everyone that the witness form affirms testimony is truthful.
Dave Griffith — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in the witness's opening remarks.
Dave Griffith — Addressed as Chairman Griffith in the introduction to the Schmitzes' testimony.
Jim Schulte — Responded 'Here' during roll call.
Jim Schulte — Called during the roll vote.
Jim Schulte — A prior bill from Representative Schulte was described as similar in its goal of protecting veterans.
Jim Schulte — His bill was described as removing the five-times compensation structure for companies.
Jim Schulte — Representative Schulte's bill was referenced as having no votes from some veterans on the committee.
Jim Schulte — Representative Jim Schulte is called on to ask a question and then asks about how much money the companies are making and what percentages are involved.
Jim Schulte — Referenced as having a bill that was previously the subject of testimony.
Jim Schulte — Addressed as Vice Chair in the witness's opening remarks.
Stephanie Boykin — Responded 'Present' during roll call.
Stephanie Boykin — Voted aye on the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2535.
Stephanie Boykin — She is addressed as President Boykin and asks to inquire.
Hardy Billington — Responded 'Yeah' during roll call.
Hardy Billington — Voted aye on the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2535.
Bob Bromley — Called during roll call; response not captured in this section.
Bob Bromley — Voted aye on the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2535.
Bob Bromley — Mr. Boucher addressed the witness and asked follow-up questions about self-filing percentages and the legal issue.
Yolonda Fountain Henderson — Yolonda Fountain Henderson was called during roll call and responded 'Here' to indicate her presence.
Yolonda Fountain Henderson — Yolonda Fountain Henderson is called on and then questions the witness about how long it took to obtain benefits, whether it took 30 years, and whether the witness switched companies to help secure a 70% rating.
Bill Hardwick — Bill Hardwick is called during roll call and later during the roll vote; his response is not captured in either section.
Bill Irwin — Responded 'Here' during roll call.
Bill Irwin — Voted aye on the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2535.
Ken Jamison — Called during roll call; response not captured in this section. Transcript says 'Jameson' and 'Joe,' which appears to be a transcription error.
Ken Jamison — Voted aye on the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2535; transcript also includes 'Joe,' likely an error.
Ken Jamison — Ken Jamison is mentioned in a brief, overlapping exchange that moves from a remark about the VA telling him he could get by with nothing to praise for his role in helping House Bill 1495 pass the Senate. The discussion is a single appreciative moment centered on his influence and circumstances.
Mike Jones — Mike Jones was called during roll call and the roll vote, and he responded 'Here,' indicating his presence.
Mike Jones — Mr. Miller discussed the veterans-related bill, noting that it contains a lot of good provisions but also one contentious compromise item. He asked a procedural question about what would happen if the committee made no changes and the bill passed to the governor. He then said that, especially on veterans issues, he would prefer the good the committee knows it can get rather than the good it might get. The exchange concluded with thanks to the Senator for being present and speaking on the bill, along with brief references to the Senator’s earlier remarks and to Senator Black as the bill’s sponsor.
Bill Lucas — Called during roll call continuation.
Bill Lucas — Voted aye on the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2535.
Scott Miller — Scott Miller was called during the roll call/roll vote sequence, with his response not captured in the transcript excerpts.
Scott Miller — Mr. Miller is called on to inquire.
Scott Miller — Representative Miller is referenced as the member who asked a question, and the witness notes that he wished Miller had stayed to ask it.
Matthew Overcast — Matthew Overcast was called during the roll call and later during the roll vote, with his response not captured in the transcript.
Adrian Plank — Called during roll call continuation.
Adrian Plank — Voted aye on the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2535.
Sean Pouche — Called during roll call continuation.
Sean Pouche — Voted aye on the House Committee substitute for House Bill 2535.