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WA HB1073

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mari Leavitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Washington National Guard retention program, contingent on appropriated funding
  • Adjutant general will study retention needs including length of service and critical skills, and may offer reenlistment bonuses based on factors like reenlistment term and conversion to shortage specialties
  • Adjutant general sets eligibility criteria and bonus amounts/payment schedules, with policy changes required to be published
  • State military department must report to the governor and legislature on retention needs and recommendations at least every three years, starting November 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Keeping our Washington national guard strong act.

Last Action

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections2/19/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Appropriations1/22/2025
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans1/13/2025

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