Washington State
House of Representatives
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ANALYSIS
State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee

HB 1064

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Addressing veterans' benefits.

Sponsors: Representatives Seaquist, Morrell, Haigh, Kelley, Miloscia, Hunt, Appleton, Conway, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Haler, Wallace, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Kenney, Hunter, Chase, Ormsby, Upthegrove and Hurst.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Repeals RCW 73.08.060 (restrictions on sending veterans or their families to
    almshouses) from the statute.   

Hearing Date: 1/16/07

Staff: Alison Hellberg (786-7152).

Background:

RCW 73.08.060 prohibits county legislative authorities from sending veterans or their families to almshouse or orphan asylums unless the relief committee of a national veterans organization consents. Instead, an indigent veteran should receive assistance and continue to live independently or, in certain situations, the veteran may be sent to a soldiers' home.

Summary of Bill:

RCW 73.08.060, containing restrictions on sending veterans or their families to almshouses, is repealed.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.