| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee | |
HB 2595
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: Including national guard members in county veterans' assistance programs.
Sponsors: Representatives Rolfes, Linville, Moeller, Appleton, Ormsby, VanDeWege, Seaquist, Hurst, Sells, Haigh, Morrell, Campbell, Upthegrove, Liias, Chase, Barlow, Green and Kelley.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/25/08
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
The legislative authority of a county with a city, town, or precinct containing qualifying indigent
and suffering veterans or family members must provide funds for the relief of these veterans and
family members. The legislative authority must consult with and solicit recommendations from
the applicable veterans' advisory board to determine the appropriate services needed for local
indigent veterans. Veterans' assistance programs must at least partially be funded by the
veterans' assistance fund established in the county through a tax levy.
For purposes of veterans' relief programs, "veteran" has the same meaning as in RCW 41.04.005
and 41.04.007. Generally, the definitions include honorably discharged veterans of wars and
armed conflicts, as well as honorably discharged veterans of any branch of the service.
Summary of Bill:
The definition of "veteran" for purposes of veterans' relief programs is expanded to include
current members of the national guard who have been deployed to serve in an armed conflict.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.