WA SB5420

Expands the definition of "uniformed services" throughout Washington law to include the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, granting members the same benefits as armed forces veterans

Extends hiring preferences for public employment to spouses of active duty service members and spouses of veterans with service-connected permanent and total disabilities

Allows members of newly recognized uniformed services to receive retirement service credit, pension benefits, and military leave protections previously available only to armed forces members

Permits professional licenses to remain valid during uniformed service and allows military spouse licenses to be placed in inactive status during deployment, with renewal within six months of discharge or return

Adds competitive examination scoring bonuses (5-10%) for uniformed service members in public employment, matching existing veteran preferences