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Committee reports favorably on bill to broaden Office of Minor Affairs’ mission
State Governmental Affairs · January 28, 2026
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Summary
Senator Smitherman asked the committee to expand and rename the Office of Minor Affairs so its title and statute reflect services for multiple groups; the committee reported the bill favorably by a 9-0 announcement on the record.
The State Governmental Affairs Committee reported favorably on a bill sponsored by Senator Smitherman that would broaden the mission and change the name of the Office of Minor Affairs.
Senator Smitherman told the committee the proposed change would make the office’s title…
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