The committee considered Senate amendments to House Bill 10‑16 (Adjutant General) and approved the bill as amended.

Nut graf: The Senate changes included adding authority for one unfunded Next‑Generation Leader program FTE (the sponsor said the position would be funded from tuition/exempt monies), removal of three FTEs previously authorized, and minor technical amendments; the committee adopted the Senate package and moved the bill for a due‑pass recommendation as amended.

Legislative counsel told the committee the only substantive change from the prior presentation was adding an unfunded Next‑Generation Leader program FTE; the Adjutant General’s office indicated the position will be supported from tuition exemptions. Committee members confirmed three FTE removals remain in the bill.

Senator Burkhart moved a due‑pass as amended on House Bill 10‑16; Senator Dwyer seconded. The roll call recorded several “aye” votes and the chair said the motion carries; the committee left a roll call open for one senator who was absent at the time.

Ending: The committee voted to forward House Bill 10‑16 as amended to the full committee; the senator carrying the bill will present it in subsequent actions.