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HB26-1162 • 2026

Department of Military Affairs Supplemental

Supplemental appropriations are made to the department of military and veterans affairs. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Rep. E. Sirota, Sen. J. Bridges, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. R. Taggart, Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer, Rep. J. Caldwell, Rep. S. Camacho, Rep. C. Clifford, Rep. M. Froelich, Rep. R. Gonzalez, Rep. E. Hamrick, Rep. J. Joseph, Rep. R. Keltie, Rep. S. Lieder, Rep. J. McCluskie, Rep. K. Nguyen, Rep. S. Slaugh, Rep. R. Weinberg, Sen. M. Ball
Last action
2026-03-12
Official status
Governor Signed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on the exact amount of money or specific programs receiving funds, leading to uncertainty in these areas.

Extra Money for Military and Veterans

This law provides additional funding to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

What This Bill Does

  • Gives more money to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Terms To Know

Supplemental appropriations
Extra money given to a department or program beyond its regular budget.
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
A government agency that helps military members, veterans, and their families.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact amount of extra money is not specified in the summary.
  • It's unclear which specific programs will receive this funding.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-12 Governor

    Governor Signed

  2. 2026-03-11 Governor

    Sent to the Governor

  3. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  5. 2026-02-20 Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. 2026-02-19 Senate

    Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  7. 2026-02-18 Senate

    Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  8. 2026-02-17 Senate

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

  9. 2026-02-12 House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  10. 2026-02-11 House

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  11. 2026-02-10 House

    House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  12. 2026-02-06 House

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Supplemental appropriations are made to the department of military and veterans affairs.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)