HB 1665 - DIGEST

Requires the department to: (1) Develop and maintain a current list of veteran-owned businesses; and

(2) Make the list available on the department's public web site.

Declares that, in order to qualify as a veteran-owned business, the business must be at least fifty-one percent owned and controlled by: (1) A veteran as defined in RCW 41.04.007; or

(2) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

Directs the department to create a logo for the purpose of identifying veteran-owned businesses to the public.