HB 1065-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Directs the department to issue a special license plate collection, approved by the special license plate review board and the legislature, recognizing the contribution of veterans, active duty military personnel, reservists, and members of the Washington national guard. The collection includes six separate designs, each containing a symbol representing a different branch of the armed forces to include army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, and Washington national guard.

Creates the veterans stewardship account in the custody of the state treasurer.

Provides that all moneys deposited into the veterans stewardship account must be used by the department for activities that benefit veterans, including but not limited to, providing programs and services for homeless veterans; establishing memorials honoring veterans; and maintaining a future state veterans' cemetery. Funds from the account may not be used to supplant existing funds received by the department.