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SB3352Introduced in the Senate

DEPT VET AFF-SERVICE OFFICERS

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Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires all service officers and any supervisors, including the field manager, within the field division to be currently serving reservists or national guardsmen in good standing or honorably discharged veterans from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve component. Removes a requirement that service officers and supervisors serve during a time of hostilities with a foreign country and meet one or more listed conditions.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

June 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Executive Committee · May 14, 2026

12

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0

No

0

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Veterans Affairs

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  6. Do Pass Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  9. Second Reading

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  13. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  15. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2026

  17. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  19. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  20. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christopher Belt

  21. Arrived in House

  22. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  23. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  24. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  25. First Reading

  26. Referred to Rules Committee

  27. Assigned to Executive Committee

  28. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  29. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel

  30. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-036-001

  31. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000

  32. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  33. Second Reading - Short Debate

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  35. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  36. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026

  37. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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