Committee votes to pass House Bill 1749 after brief support from members
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Summary
The committee voted 19–1 to pass House Bill 1749. Members and guests emphasized veterans’ mental-health needs during testimony and public comment; the transcript does not specify the bill’s full text or funding details.
A legislative committee moved into executive session and voted to pass House Bill 1749, with the clerk recording 19 ayes and 1 no. The motion 'I move that House Bill 17 49 be voted do pass' was called and the chair declared the bill passed after the roll call vote.
Members voiced support for measures that assist veterans during their transition to civilian life. An unnamed committee member said, 'any time there's an opportunity to assist veterans, in their road toward transitioning back into civilian life... I feel like this bill does just that.' The transcript does not include the bill text, sponsor statement explaining its provisions, or any fiscal note in committee discussion.
After the vote the chair thanked Irvin Miller for carrying the bill and introduced two guests who provided related testimony on veterans’ mental health: Carol Thompson of the Veterans Mental Health Council and Brian Morrow, founder of NeuroWave Brain Training.
The committee record shows no amendments or recorded conditions attached to the motion in the transcript. The roll call included multiple members recorded as voting 'Aye' and one member recorded as voting 'No.' The transcript does not specify whether the bill’s next procedural step is floor consideration or other committee referrals.
The committee adjourned after guest testimony and questions; the transcript does not list implementation details, effective dates, or budget allocations for HB 1749.
