HB4099Introduced in the House
Relating to a task force on veterans in crisis; and prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Rick Lewis, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
This Act creates the Task Force on Responding to Veterans in Crisis and makes the task force submit a report to the legislature. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Establishes the Task Force on Responding to Veterans in Crisis and directs the task force to submit a report to the interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to emergency management and veterans no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 19, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · February 26, 2026
28
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Yes |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Absent |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Lewis. Passed. Ayes, 57; Excused, 2--McIntire, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Elmer.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
Public Hearing Cancelled.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Meek. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Frederick, Hayden.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 19, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
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