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WA SB5871

WA SB5871
Concerning the definition of veteran and restoring honor to veterans.

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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the definition of veteran and restoring honor 2 to veterans; amending RCW 41.04.005, 41.04.007, 2.48.070, 2.48.090, 3 9.46.070, 28A.230.120, 28B.15.012, 28B.15.621, 28B.102.020, 4 41.04.010, 41.06.133, 41.08.040, 41.12.040, 41.16.220, 43.24.130, 5 43.60A.190, 43.70.270, 46.18.210, 46.18.270, 46.18.280, 46.18.295, 6 46.20.027, 46.20.161, 72.36.030, 73.08.005, 73.16.120, 77.32.480, and 7 84.39.020; reenacting and amending RCW 41.20.050 and 41.40.170; 8 adding a new section to chapter 73.04 RCW; adding a new section to 9 chapter 43.60A RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 2.48.100 and 10 73.04.042; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration 11 date. 12

AI Summary

This bill aligns the federal and state definition of "veteran," expanding state veterans' benefits to any veteran who is already eligible for federal Department of Veterans Affairs monetary benefits. The bill also creates eligibility for state benefits for veterans who were separated with less than honorable characterizations of service due solely to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The key provisions of the bill are: - Revising the definition of "veteran" in state law to match the federal definition, expanding eligibility for state benefits. - Allowing veterans discharged for reasons related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression to qualify for state benefits regardless of characterization of service. - Requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop an outreach program to ensure veterans are aware of state benefits. - Making various other changes to laws related to veterans, such as allowing certain veterans to obtain professional licenses, driver's licenses, and other benefits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM. (on 01/29/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5871&Year=2023&Initiative=false
Fiscal Note - 5871 SSB S-4042.1/24 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=70024
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5871%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2024.pdf
Fiscal Note - 5871 SSB S-4042.1/24 (Revised) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69931
Fiscal Note - 5871 SSB S-4042.1/24 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69883
Fiscal Note - 5871 SB (Revised) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69884
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5871%20SBA%20WM%2024.pdf
Fiscal Note - 5871 SB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69445
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5871-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5871%20SBR%20SGE%20OC%2024.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5871%20SBR%20SGE%20TA%2024.pdf
Fiscal Note - 5871 SB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69074
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5871%20SBA%20SGE%2024.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5871.pdf
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