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Veterans and Military Affairs Committee raises 21 bills in first meeting; members flag vetting concerns for VA website list
Summary
House Veterans and Military Affairs Chair Jamie Foster convened the committee’s first meeting, moved to raise bills 1–21 (approved by voice vote), and members, led by Rep. Brian Lanou, pressed for strong vetting criteria for a proposal to list veterans assistance organizations on the VA website amid concerns about AI-driven prominence.
State Representative Jamie Foster, chair of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, called the panel to order Feb. 10 and successfully moved to raise bills numbered 1 through 21 for committee consideration. The motion passed by a voice vote; Foster said “the ayes have it” and announced the bills had been raised.
The committee’s first convening focused on introductions, staff acknowledgments and setting next steps for the short legislative session. Foster thanked committee staff by name — including Mike Tellerico, Alyssa Santos, Duke Chen, Jacob Phillips, Sam Sims and Jason Calaricio — and welcomed new member Representative Sanchez. Members noted an informational forum held that…
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