HB2547Introduced in the House
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Introduced by Daniel Swanson, District 71
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends various Acts by replacing all references to the "Department of Veterans' Affairs" with "Department of Veterans Affairs". Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0234
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 016-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Veterans Affairs
Do Pass Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0234
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