SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5484

BYSenators Thorsness, Bender, McDonald, Madsen, McCaslin, Patterson, Saling, Cantu, Lee and Johnson

Creating Washington national guard day.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 13, 1989; February 14, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chairman; DeJarnatt, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Eugene Green (786-7405)

                  February 2, 1990

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 2, 1990

BACKGROUND:

On January 26, 1855, the Territorial Legislature passed the first authorization to fund a territorial militia which would later become the Washington National Guard.  Since that time the Army and Air National Guard has consistently and frequently responded to national, state and local emergencies.  There are approximately 9,000 volunteer members of the Washington National Guard.

It has been suggested that an annual day of commemoration should be observed in honor of these volunteers.

SUMMARY:

January 26, of each year, is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard day.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Kevin Ryan, Military Department (pro)