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                 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8426

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State of Washington      56th Legislature     2000 Regular Session

By Senators Rasmussen, Swecker, Snyder, Bauer, Goings, McCaslin, Winsley, Oke, West, Shin, Benton, Thibaudeau, Roach, Johnson, B. Sheldon, Haugen, Heavey, Fairley, Spanel, Prentice, Loveland, Fraser, Kohl‑Welles and McAuliffe

Read first time 01/27/2000.  Referred to Committee on State & Local Government.

Creating a joint select committee on veterans and military affairs.

    WHEREAS, Issues raised during past legislative sessions have shown that there is a need to provide properly for those who are currently giving service or have given service to their state and country; and

    WHEREAS, Especially due to federal cuts in programs, veterans, members of the active duty military forces, and members of the national guard and reserve components in Washington state must have consideration given to their unique concerns and the programs designed for their assistance;

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Senate of the state of Washington, the House of Representatives concurring, That a Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs be created; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the committee consist of sixteen members, four members from each major caucus of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate, and four members from each major caucus of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Co-Speakers of the House of Representatives; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the committee examine and define issues and make recommendations to the governor, the legislature, and state agencies with respect to desirable changes in programs, laws, and administrative practices affecting veterans and military affairs before each legislative session.

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