Veterans Affairs and Public Safety - February 19, 2026

House Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · February 19, 2026

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Call to order and introductions

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Chair Steve Bartels called the meeting to order at 08:30, confirmed a quorum and led introductions of staff and committee members, including Legislative Services Agency representatives and several state representatives (Matt Commons, Mitch Gore, Tim O'Brien, Ethan Lawson, Chris Judy, Becky Cash, Craig Haggard).

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A state House committee met to hear two Senate bills: SB 227, to enable law enforcement to neutralize drones after federal authorization and training, and SB 284, to strip civilian general orders boards of binding authority and make them advisory. Both bills were approved by committee votes and will move forward.

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