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Votes at a glance: Veterans and Military Affairs Committee advances multiple bills to the floor

2334272 · February 18, 2025
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Summary

The committee placed a package of veterans and military-related bills on the consent calendar or advanced them to the floor, including SB 376, SB 721, SB 1152, SB 1153, SB 1276, SB 1277, HB 5787, HB 6441 (to Appropriations), HB 6442, HB 6723, HB 6910, HJ-6 and HJ-28.

The Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Tuesday moved an array of bills forward, largely on voice votes and on the consent calendar. Items advanced include measures covering veterans recognition days, military department funding, award authorizations, property tax exemptions, housing and veterans’ services, specialty license plates, and ceremonial resolutions.

Key items listed on the committee’s consent calendar or advanced to the floor:

- SB 376 — JF to the floor (eliminating service in time of war as an eligibility criterion for certain state and municipal veterans benefits). Outcome: advanced to the floor (consent). - SB 721 — JF to the floor (designating National Women Veterans…

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