| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Appropriations Committee | |
HB 2700
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: Creating the military department active state service account.
Sponsors: Representatives O'Brien, Morrell, VanDeWege, Green, Hurst, Pearson, Sullivan, Williams, Hankins and Kelley; by request of Military Department.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/5/08
Staff: Wendy Polzin (786-7137).
Background:
The Washington Military Code governs the organization, administration, and duties of the
Military Department and the state militia. The militia consists of both the National Guard and
the State Guard. The National Guard is organized under the United States National Defense Act
and serves both the Governor under state law and the President under federal law.
Summary of Bill:
The Military Department Active State Service Account (Account) is created in the state treasury.
Funds may be deposited in the Account through state legislative appropriations, federal
appropriations, or any other lawful source. Money in the Account may only be spent after it is
appropriated. There is no appropriation included in the bill.
Expenditures from the Account may be used to fund anticipated planning, training, exercises and
other administrative duties not of an emergency nature.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.