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WA SB5338
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
T'wina Nobles
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AI Summary
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Removes dedicated seats for representatives of the Washington Soldiers' Home at Orting and Washington Veterans' Home at Retsil from the 17-member veterans affairs advisory committee, replacing them with appointed liaisons to each state veterans' home
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Adds eligibility for one committee member to be a veteran who is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe and one member to be a current or former Washington National Guard member
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Increases at-large veteran positions from two to four members, with nominations open to any individual or organization regardless of organizational affiliation
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Requires committee-appointed liaisons to share meeting information with veterans' home resident councils and bring resident issues back for committee consideration
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Removes outdated transitional language regarding members appointed before June 11, 1992, while maintaining four-year terms and two consecutive term limits
Legislative Description
Concerning the veterans affairs advisory committee.
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file.
2/26/2026