SB 5393-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares an intent that each county establish veterans' assistance programs funded by a veterans' assistance fund to benefit indigent veterans and their families.

Declares an intent for each county to establish a veterans' advisory board to allow the veterans' community to advise the county legislative authority on appropriate and needed assistance programs for local indigent veterans and their families. Recognizing the valuable insight and perspectives that veterans offer, it is the intent of the legislature that each board be comprised entirely of veterans.

Requires the legislative authority for each county to establish a veterans' advisory board to advise the county legislative authority on the needs of local indigent veterans, the resources available to local indigent veterans, and potential programs that could serve the needs of local indigent veterans and their families.

Repeals RCW 73.08.030, 73.08.040, 73.08.050, and 73.08.060.