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This bill modifies the composition and appointment process for the veterans affairs advisory committee, which advises the governor and the director of the department of veterans affairs on matters concerning veterans. Key changes include increasing the number of representatives from state veterans' homes from one to two, with nominations now coming from the resident council of each home identified in RCW 43.60A.075, and allowing for at-large appointments if a home fails to nominate. The bill also reduces the number of members representing nationally recognized veterans service organizations with the largest membership in the state from ten to six, while increasing the number of at-large veteran members from two to six. Additionally, the bill expands the criteria for appointments to ensure representation of minority viewpoints, military experiences, personal attributes, and the specific issues and views of women veterans, while maintaining the existing requirement for geographical representation. The terms of service and reappointment rules remain largely the same, with members serving four-year terms and a limit of two consecutive terms.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1541&Year=2025&Initiative=false