Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee |
SB 5164
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Brief Description: Concerning transient lodging for military service members in armories.
Sponsors: Senators Hobbs, Bailey, Rolfes, Roach, Hatfield, O'Ban, McCoy, Litzow, Conway and Chase.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/16/15
Staff: Sean Flynn (786-7124).
Background:
The Military Department maintains and operates state armories. Armories generally are reserved
for military purposes, however some limited non-military uses are permitted. For example,
veterans organizations have access to state armories and may hold social and athletic events at an
armory. Civilian rifle clubs affiliated with the National Rifle Association of America may use
small arms rifle ranges in an armory.
The adjutant general may make armories available for public and private rentals and may permit
transient lodging, upon recommendation by the head of a local jurisdiction. The adjutant general
also may permit transient lodging for service personnel in armories, but only during an
emergency.
Summary of Bill:
The adjutant general is permitted to allow transient lodging for military personnel in nonemergency
situations.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.