HB 1716 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Declares that it is in the public interest for the state of Washington to recognize those soldiers who fought and defended American interests during World War II and who are currently receiving supplemental state benefits under RCW 74.04.620 as of December 14, 1999, by permitting them to return to their homeland to spend their last days without a complete forfeiture of benefits.