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Committee unanimously approves bill waiving business‑license fees for U.S. veterans
Summary
The Business & Utility Subcommittee amended and passed House Bill 1108 (Olamay Ransom Reintegration Act) to exempt honorably discharged U.S. veterans — including National Guard and Reserve — from business‑license fees; the amendment set the effective date to July 1, 2026 and the committee voted 9‑0 to advance the bill.
Leader Camper presented House Bill 1108, the Olamay Ransom Reintegration Act, saying the measure would "prohibit a fee for business license to from being charged to any US veteran" and explicitly include National Guard and Reserve members. The sponsor offered an amendment to require that beneficiaries be "honorably discharged" and to change the bill's effective date to July 1, 2026.
The committee adopted the amendment by voice vote and then voted to advance the bill as amended. The clerk recorded "9 ayes and 0 nays." Leader Camper thanked members for a favorable vote, and the chair announced the bill will move to the full commerce committee.
