SENATE BILL REPORT
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.
As Reported By Senate Committee On:
Government Operations & Elections, March 19, 2007
Title: An act relating to veterans' benefits.
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 History: Passed House: 1/26/07, 96-0.
Committee Activity: Government Operations & Elections: 3/15/07, 3/19/07 [DP].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ELECTIONS
Majority Report: Do pass.Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Kline, Pridemore and Swecker.
Staff: Amy Van Horn (786-7784)
Background: The state provides assistance to indigent veterans in several ways. Qualified
veterans and their spouses may reside in one of three veterans' homes in the state. In addition,
each county is required by law to operate a veterans assistance program to aid indigent
veterans and their families. Current law stipulates that counties may not send veterans and
their families to almshouses or orphan asylums except under certain circumstances.
Summary of Bill: The statute that prohibits sending veterans and their families to
almshouses or orphan asylums is repealed. A reference to the repealed provision is removed
from the definition of "veteran."
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This is a simple bill to repeal one RCW section which is no longer needed.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Representative Seaquist, prime sponsor.