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WA HB1541

Concerning the veterans affairs advisory committee.


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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
03/28/2025
Crossed Over
03/11/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the veterans affairs advisory committee; and 2 amending RCW 43.60A.080. 3

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law regarding the veterans affairs advisory committee by modifying its composition and appointment process. The committee will now include two representatives from state veterans' homes (instead of one), with each home's resident council allowed to nominate up to three potential members. The bill expands the committee's membership to include more diverse representation, specifically adding a veteran who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, a current or former member of the Washington national guard, and veterans with lived experience facing challenges like housing instability, posttraumatic stress recovery, and substance use disorder. The committee will continue to have 17 total members appointed by the governor, with representatives from veterans service organizations, at-large veterans, and a focus on geographical and minority representation. Members will still serve four-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms, and continue to receive per diem allowances and mileage expenses while serving in an advisory capacity to the governor and the director of veterans affairs. The key changes aim to ensure more inclusive and representative representation of veterans' experiences and perspectives on the advisory committee.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (on 04/27/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1541&Year=2025&Initiative=false
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections 1541-S.E AMS SGTE S2557.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1541-S.E%20AMS%20SGTE%20S2557.1.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1541-S.E%20SBR%20SGTE%20OC%2025.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1541-S.E%20SBR%20SGTE%20TA%2025.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1541-S.E%20SBA%20SGTE%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1541-S.E.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1541-S.E%20HBR%20APH%2025.pdf
Simmons 1541-S AMH SIMM WEHL 239 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1541-S%20AMH%20SIMM%20WEHL%20239.pdf
Ryu 1541-S AMH RYUC WEHL 235 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1541-S%20AMH%20RYUC%20WEHL%20235.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1541-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1541%20HBR%20TEDV%2025.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1541%20HBA%20TEDV%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1541.pdf
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