WA SB5827

Allows active duty military members to claim veterans' preference in civil service competitive examinations using an official statement of service memorandum from their commanding officer, rather than waiting for DD form 214 discharge paperwork

Service memorandum must include projected discharge characterization and expected discharge or release date from military service

Requires applicants using the memorandum to provide official discharge documents (DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent) within 30 days after official separation from military service

Amends RCW 41.04.010 (veterans' scoring criteria for civil service exams) and RCW 73.04.005 (qualifying discharge definitions) to add the new documentation option

Addresses issue where service members are denied preference because they haven't yet received separation paperwork, which typically isn't issued until their last day of active service