House Bill Analysis

HCR 4428

Brief Description:  Creating a joint select committee on veterans and military affairs.

Sponsor:  Representatives Conway and Schmidt, D.

Brief Summary

CCreates the Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs.

House State Government Committee

Staff:  Jim Morishima  (786-7191).

Background:

A variety of military personnel reside in Washington including veterans, active military personnel, members of the National Guard, and members of the reserve.  A variety of state agencies handle issues relating to military personnel including the Military Department and the Department of Veterans' Affairs

Summary:

The Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs is created.  The Committee must examine and define issues and make recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies with respect to desirable changes in programs, laws, and administrative practices affecting veterans and military affairs before each legislative session.

The committee consists of sixteen members, four members from each caucus in the House appointed by the Co-Speakers of the House, and four members from each caucus in the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate.

Rule Making Authority: No express authority.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date of Bill: Ninety days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is enacted.