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Commandant Dennis Tobin writes:
Marines, I have been trying to put together a video or a live feed to explain what has transpired over the last couple months regarding our convention, no luck so far with the video idea. I will keep trying. First I want to apologize for everyone for receiving word from the hotel before me. We were obligated to notify the hotel officially first, which we did yesterday morning, we did not expect them to hit the refund button right away. We expected some conversation before hand. Second, let me try to explain the process, we, the Board of Trustees tried to hold out as long as possible before decided Go/No Go. We held numerous video conferences and telecoms to review current conditions, restrictions and regulations. Yesterday we made the No Go decision and cancelled the 2020 Convention. The number 1 reason for the decision was the health and well being of all our members, especially those seasoned members 65 and over. We could not put members at risk, there are still too many unknowns, restrictions and regulations in place. We had to get our attorneys involved because there were financial issues involved. If not done properly the league could stand to lose a great deal of money. The integrity of the league is also at risk and the integrity of the Dept. of Florida and their convention people. So there has been a great deal to consider and its the National Boards responsibility to make sure all of these issues are addressed and dealt with properly. Had we failed in any area it falls directly on me as your National Commandant. So we moved slow and steady to accomplish our mission, the mission you the membership elected us to do. This is only the second time in our 100 years that a National Convention has been cancelled. The last time it happened was in 1932. Not bad. These have been some crazy and trying times for us all and this was the hardest decision this Board has had to make. So again I apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused. Enjoy the rest of you summer and please stay safe. Semper Fidelis,
Dennis Tobin National Commandant
Leatherneck Honor Guard anticipates return to active duty during the VA Phase 3, corresponds to Washington State Phase 4, in July/August 2020
Written by Public Affairs Officer
Implementation of Phases
The timeline for moving through the 3-Phase process will be dependent upon the ability to minimize and control exposure and infection levels and to maintain a constant decrease over time. NCA will meet all criteria and parameters in Department guidance, along with specific criteria outlined in this document.
Phase 1
Public Facing Operations that Support Veterans
• • National cemeteries remain open for visitation.
• • Cemeteries conduct direct interments of casketed and cremated remains.
• • Direct interments may be witnessed by immediate family upon request (limited to 10 or fewer witnesses).
• • Virtual memorialization options are made available for families.
• • Committal services and military honors remain suspended.
• • Ceremonies and other broadly attended events remain postponed.
Activities to Protect the Workforce
• • Allow employees in high risk populations and vulnerable individuals as defined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to continue telework.
• • Continue use of telework and consideration for rotations of a recommended percentage of staffing cohorts (e.g., 25%) for NCA Central Office (NCACO) based employees.
• • Cemetery team members will continue working at national cemetery sites, using team rotations as supported by workload and staggering shift schedules to support distancing in common areas (locker rooms, break rooms, etc.) and minimize equipment sharing.
• • Close common areas, to include Public Information Centers, Administrative Buildings.
• • Enforce strict physical distancing protocols at all facilities.
Phase 2
Public Facing Operations that Support Veterans
• • National cemeteries remain open for visitation.
• • Resume committal services and military honors with attendance limitations/at-risk population disposition in accordance with CDC-recommended guidelines.
• • Allow ceremonies and events where projected attendance/at risk populations disposition is within CDC-recommended guidelines
• • Schedule and conduct memorial services (in lieu of committal services) for all direct interments conducted as of 3/23/2020.
• • Schedule and conduct interments postponed by families due to COVID restrictions.
Activities to Protect the Workforce
• • Continue use of telework and consideration for rotations
• • Cemetery team members will continue working at national cemetery sites, using team rotations as supported by workload and staggering shift schedules to support distancing in common areas (locker rooms, break rooms, etc.) and minimize equipment sharing.
• • Open common areas, to include Public Information Centers, Administrative Buildings, with access restrictions ((e.g., limiting number of individuals entering at any one time) if they adhere to standard sanitation protocols. with attendance limitations/at-risk population disposition in accordance with CDC-recommended guidelines.
• • Enforce moderate physical distancing protocols at all facilities.
Phase 3
Public Facing Operations that Support Veterans
• • National cemeteries remain open for visitation.
• • Conduct committal services, military honors, and public ceremonies and events normally and consistent with best practices in social distancing.
• • Schedule and conduct memorial services (in lieu of committal services) for all direct interments conducted as of 3/23/2020.
• • Schedule and conduct interments postponed by families due to COVID restrictions.
Activities to Protect the Workforce
• • All employees will return to work sites in accordance with re-entry plans and resume normal schedules.
• • Reopen common areas provided they adhere to standard sanitation protocols.
• • Enforce limited physical distancing protocols at all facilities.
Leathernecks:
Please see the Tahoma National Cemetery message below. Second Saturday ceremonies scheduled for March and April, and the March 29th Vietnam Veterans event, are postponed.
Burials, which include military honors, which we perform at the committal service will continue under normal scheduling. Second Saturday ceremonies will resume on May 9th, which we have the assigned duty day.
Again, while events and ceremonies are being postponed, this has no impact on the Leatherneck Honor Guard scheduled duty days for March, April and May.
Bill Smiley, Tahoma Coordinator, will make his usual and customary phone notification on Monday, March 16th with the Third Tuesday, March 17th Duty Day schedule.
My prayers are with you and your families that you remain healthy and happy.
Larry Alcantara, Commander
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ALL,
The Coronavirus continues to impact more communities around the country and the world. Public health officials are warning the public, especially those that are sick or vulnerable based on age and/or a pre-existing health condition, to practice social distancing and avoid large group activities. To that end, we are postponing all events and ceremonies (excluding burial services) that are scheduled to occur at Tahoma between now and April 15, 2020. For Tahoma National Cemetery, this will include our 2d Saturday Honors Service for both March and April, as well as our planned Vietnam Veterans Ceremony on March 29th. At this time, we do not have a re-schedule date for the Vietnam Veterans Ceremony. We are hopeful that we can resume the 2d Saturday Honors Service in May on May 9th.
We truly appreciate all of your continued service to Tahoma National Cemetery and our Veteran community. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions.
v/r, JD
Jennifer Dehorty
Assistant Director
Tahoma National Cemetery
Fort Lawton Post Cemetery
Legislative Updates - March 13, 2020
Written by Public Affairs Officer
WDVA Legislative Updates
Welcome to the Legislative Updates Email List!
The 2020 Legislative Session began on January 13, 2020 and adjourned Sine Die on March 12, 2020.
Message from the Governor's website March 11, 2020: Due to the extraordinary circumstances to protect the public’s health, the Governor’s Office will not hold public bill signings for any remaining bills from the 2020 legislative session. Members of the public can view the bill signings on TVW. Click here for the new rules for bill signings. For updated information visit: www.governor.wa.gov/office-
Bill Tracking as of March 13, 2020
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Bill |
Companion Bills |
Title |
Status |
Date |
Sponsor (Combined) |
Bill Action |
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EHB 2188 |
Military veteran CDL waivers |
Del to Gov |
3/11/2020 |
Leavitt |
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ESHB 2411 |
Suicide prevention/providers |
Del to Gov |
3/9/2020 |
HCW(Orwall) |
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SHB 2543 |
In-state residency/veterans |
Del to Gov |
3/11/2020 |
CWD(Paul) |
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SHB 2544 |
Definition of veteran |
Del to Gov |
3/11/2020 |
APP(Paul) |
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HJM 4016 |
SR 902/Gold Star Memorial |
S 2nd Reading |
3/11/2020 |
Riccelli |
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SB 5197 |
HB 1201(S Rules 2) |
National guard ed. grants |
Del to Gov |
3/11/2020 |
Hobbs |
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SSB 5900 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veterans |
Del to Gov |
3/11/2020 |
WM(Randall) |
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ESB 6626 |
Military spouse liaison |
H Spkr Signed |
3/10/2020 |
Conway |
This list is maintained for bill tracking purposes and is not an indication that WDVA supports or opposes any of these measures. If you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The Homeless Veterans Walk-In Clinic is Moving!
Written by Public Affairs Officer
WDVA Legislative Updates
The 2020 Legislative Session begins on January 13, 2020 and will run for 60 consecutive days. March 6 is the cut-off date for bills to pass from the opposite house. The last day of Regular Session is March 12.
You can find more information on each of these bills by visiting www.leg.wa.gov .
Check the WDVA Legislative Updates page for updated information throughout the week.
Bill Tracking as of March 6, 2020
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Bill |
Companion Bills |
Title |
Status |
Sponsor (Combined) |
Latest Cmte Mtg Info |
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HB 1201 |
SB 5197(H 2nd Reading) |
National guard ed. grants |
S Rules 2 |
Kilduff |
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HB 1829 |
Veterans' assistance levies |
S Ways & Means |
Chapman |
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HB 2013 |
Allied veteran emblems |
S 2nd Reading |
Van Werven |
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SHB 2187 |
SB 6433(S Transportation) |
Women veterans license plate |
S Rules 2 |
TR(Kilduff) |
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EHB 2188 |
Military veteran CDL waivers |
S 2nd Reading |
Leavitt |
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ESHB 2411 |
Suicide prevention/providers |
H Spkr Signed |
HCW(Orwall) |
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HB 2542 |
Child of veteran/tuition |
S 2nd Reading |
Paul |
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SHB 2543 |
In-state residency/veterans |
S 2nd Reading |
CWD(Paul) |
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SHB 2544 |
Definition of veteran |
S 2nd Reading |
APP(Paul) |
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SHB 2730 |
Military spouse employment |
S Rules 2 |
CRJ(Kilduff) |
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HJM 4016 |
SR 902/Gold Star Memorial |
S 2nd Reading |
Riccelli |
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ESSB 5167 |
Linked deposit program |
H Rules R |
FIET(Hasegawa) |
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SB 5197 |
HB 1201(S Rules 2) |
National guard ed. grants |
H 2nd Reading |
Hobbs |
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SSB 5900 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veterans |
H Passed 3rd |
WM(Randall) |
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SSB 6183 |
Elections/common access card |
H Rules R |
SGTE(Hunt) |
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ESB 6626 |
Military spouse liaison |
H Passed 3rd |
Conway |
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website
For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.
Prevention & Treatment
https://www.cdc.gov/
Welcome to the Legislative Updates Email List! The first day of the Regular 2020 Legislative Session was January 13, 2019 and the session will last 60 days.
You can find more information on each of these bills by visiting www.leg.wa.gov .
Check the WDVA Legislative Updates page for updated information throughout the week.
Opposite House Policy Committee cut-off is February 28. Opposite House Fiscal Committee cut-off is March 2. Bills that do not pass by these dates will be removed from this tracking list.
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Companion Bills |
Title |
Status |
Sponsor (Combined) |
Latest Cmte Mtg Info |
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SB 5197(H Approps) |
National guard ed. grants |
S Ways & Means |
Kilduff |
Feb 28 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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Veterans' assistance levies |
S Ways & Means |
Chapman |
Feb 28 Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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Allied veteran emblems |
S Transportation |
Van Werven |
Feb 26 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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SB 6433(S Transportation) |
Women veterans license plate |
S Transportation |
TR(Kilduff) |
Feb 25 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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Military veteran CDL waivers |
S Transportation |
Leavitt |
Feb 24 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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Military spouse liaison |
S State Govt/Tri |
HOUS(Klippert) |
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Prof. licensing/military |
H Rules C |
APP(Leavitt) |
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Suicide prevention/providers |
S Rules 2 |
HCW(Orwall) |
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Child of veteran/tuition |
S Ways & Means |
Paul |
Feb 28 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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In-state residency/veterans |
S Higher Ed & Wo |
CWD(Paul) |
Feb 20 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM. (2020) |
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Definition of veteran |
S Ways & Means |
APP(Paul) |
Feb 26 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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Military spouse employment |
S State Govt/Tri |
CRJ(Kilduff) |
Feb 28 Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections at 1:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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SR 902/Gold Star Memorial |
S Transportation |
Riccelli |
Feb 24 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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Linked deposit program |
H ITEDDP |
FIET(Hasegawa) |
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HB 1201(S Ways & Means) |
National guard ed. grants |
H Approps |
Hobbs |
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LGBTQ coordinator/veterans |
H Approps |
WM(Randall) |
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Elections/common access card |
H SGOVDPA |
SGTE(Hunt) |
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Military spouse liaison |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Conway |
Feb 28 Scheduled for public hearing and executive session in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 8:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights Signed by Secretary Esper
Written by Public Affairs Officer
Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights
The Department of Defense is fully committed to ensuring our Nation's most valued resource its military service members and their families-have access to safe, quality, and well maintained homes and communities on DoD installations.
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 set out eighteen rights of military service members and their families (Tenants) residing in privatized housing. The Department of Defense commits to ensuring that privatized housing Tenants receive quality housing and fair treatment from the Military Housing Privatization Initiative project owners (MHPI companies) that operate and maintain privatized housing.
It is paramount that residents receive the full benefit of each right. The Department of Defense, through each of its Military Departments, will work diligently and expeditiously to develop the processes and procedures needed to implement these rights and make Tenants aware of them.
However, many of the rights set forth by Congress pertain to legal matters that do not lend themselves to unilateral action by the Department. To the extent it is not already the case, the Military Departments commit to working with the MHPI companies to incorporate these rights and procedures into appropriate project legal documents. In some cases, more work is required before the benefits of these rights are fully available to tenants.
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Veteran / Military Related Bill Tracking February 7, 2020
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Bill |
Companion Bills |
Title |
Status |
Sponsor |
Latest Cmte Mtg Info |
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HB 1201 |
SB 5197(H Hous, Com Dev) |
National guard ed. grants |
H Rules R |
Kilduff |
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SHB 1328 |
SB 5772(S State Govt/Tri) |
Military spouse employment |
H Approps |
HOUS(Kilduf f) |
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SHB 1650 |
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LGBTQ coordinator/veterans |
H Rules R |
APP(Kilduff) |
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HB 1829 |
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Veterans' assistance levies |
S Ways & Means |
Chapman |
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HB 2111 |
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Ballot return by fax & email |
H State Govt & T |
Boehnke |
Jan 21 Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (2020) |
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SHB 2185 |
SB 6116(S Higher Ed & Wo) |
Higher ed residency/military |
H Rules R |
CWD(Leavit t) |
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HB 2187 |
SB 6433(S Transportat ion) |
Women veterans license plate |
H Trans |
Kilduff |
Feb 06 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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HB 2188 |
|
Military veteran CDL waivers |
H Rules R |
Leavitt |
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SHB 2200 |
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Military spouse liaison |
H Approps |
HOUS(Klipp ert) |
Feb 06 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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HB 2261 |
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County auditors/marriage |
H Rules R |
Leavitt |
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SHB 2303 |
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Prof. licensing/military |
H Approps |
HOUS(Leavi tt) |
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HB 2376 |
SB 6209(S Rules 2) |
Nurse licensure compact |
H HC/Welln ess |
Riccelli |
Jan 17 Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (2020) |
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HB 2395 |
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Licensure/military spouses |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Dufault |
Jan 21 Public hearing in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM. (2020) |
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SHB 2411 |
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Suicide prevention/providers |
H Rules R |
HCW(Orwall ) |
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HB 2487 |
SB 6338(S State Govt/Tri) |
Veterans' scoring criteria |
H State Govt & T |
Smith |
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SHB 2534 |
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Provisional prof. licenses |
H Approps |
HOUS(Dufa ult) |
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HB 2542 |
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Child of veteran/tuition |
H Approps |
Paul |
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SHB 2543 |
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In-state residency/veterans |
H 2nd Reading |
CWD(Paul) |
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HB 2544 |
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Definition of veteran |
H Approps |
Paul |
Feb 06 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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HB 2605 |
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Loans to businesses/B&O tax |
H Finance |
Young |
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HB 2647 |
SB 6412(S State Govt/Tri) |
Election security |
H State Govt & T |
Walsh |
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HB 2655 |
SB 6418(S Rules 2) |
Pensions/"period of war" |
H Approps |
Griffey |
Jan 23 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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SHB 2730 |
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Military spouse employment |
H Rules R |
CRJ(Kilduff) |
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HB 2736 |
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State guard retirement age |
H Rules R |
Kilduff |
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HB 2877 |
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Disabled veterans |
H Finance |
Sutherland |
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HB 2885 |
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Veterans service orgs. |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Mosbrucker |
Feb 04 Public hearing in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM. (2020) |
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HB 2916 |
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Voters' pamphlets overseas |
H SGOVDP |
Mosbrucker |
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HJM 4016 |
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SR 902/Gold Star Memorial |
H Trans |
Riccelli |
Feb 05 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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ESSB 5167 |
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Linked deposit program |
H Inn, Tech & E |
FIET(Hasega wa) |
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SB 5197 |
HB 1201(H Rules R) |
National guard ed. grants |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Hobbs |
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2SSB 5544 |
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Veterans/CDL waivers |
S Rules 2 |
TRAN(Hobb s) |
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SB 5762 |
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Veteran-owned businesses |
S State Govt/Tri |
Hasegawa |
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SB 5772 |
HB 1328(H Approps) |
Military spouse employment |
S State Govt/Tri |
O'Ban |
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SSB 5858 |
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Military dept. state service |
S Ways & Means |
FIET(Hobbs) |
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SB 5890 |
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Disabled veteran assist./tax |
S State Govt/Tri |
O'Ban |
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SSB 5900 |
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LGBTQ coordinator/veterans |
S Rules 2 |
WM(Randal l) |
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SB 6116 |
HB 2185(H Rules R) |
Higher ed residency/military |
S Higher Ed & Wo |
O'Ban |
Jan 23 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM. (2020) |
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SB 6183 |
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Elections/common access card |
S State Govt/Tri |
Hunt |
Feb 07 Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections at 11:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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SB 6199 |
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Prop. tax exemp./inflation |
S Ways & Means |
Braun |
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SSB 6209 |
HB 2376(H HC/Wellnes s) |
Nurse licensure compact |
S Rules 2 |
HLTC(Randa ll) |
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SB 6338 |
HB 2487(H State Govt & T) |
Veterans' scoring criteria |
S State Govt/Tri |
Wagoner |
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SB 6412 |
HB 2647(H State Govt & T) |
Election security |
S State Govt/Tri |
Zeiger |
Feb 05 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections at 8:00 AM. (2020) |
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SB 6418 |
HB 2655(H Approps) |
Pensions/"period of war" |
S Rules 2 |
Holy |
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SB 6433 |
HB 2187(H Trans) |
Women veterans license plate |
S Transport ation |
Rolfes |
Feb 03 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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SB 6465 |
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Occupational licensing |
S Labor & Commer |
Wilson |
Jan 27 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:00 AM. (2020) |
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SB 6626 |
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Military spouse liaison |
S Ways & Means |
Conway |
Feb 05 Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections at 8:00 AM. (2020) |
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SB 6678 |
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Veteran memorials/sales tax |
S State Govt/Tri |
Honeyford |
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SJM 8020 |
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Highway naming |
S Transport ation |
Honeyford |
Feb 03 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
WDVA Legislative Updates
Welcome to the Legislative Updates Email List! The first day of the Regular 2020 Legislative Session was January 13, 2019 and the session will last 60 days.
You can find more information on each of these bills by visiting www.leg.wa.gov .
Check the WDVA Legislative Updates page for updated information throughout the week.
Bill Tracking as of January 31, 2020
Visit apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/ to find detailed information and updated committee information on the bills listed below.
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Flag |
Bill |
Companion Bills |
Title |
Status |
Sponsor |
Latest Cmte Mtg Info |
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fd |
HB 1201 |
SB 5197(H Hous, Com Dev) |
National guard ed. grants |
H Approps |
Kilduff |
Jan 30 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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f |
SHB 1328 |
SB 5772(S State Govt/Tri) |
Military spouse employment |
H Approps |
HOUS(Kilduff) |
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f |
HB 1650 |
LGBT coordinator/veterans |
H Approps |
Kilduff |
Jan 30 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
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f# |
HB 1829 |
Veterans' assistance levies |
S Ways & Means |
Chapman |
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f#d |
HB 2111 |
Ballot return by fax & email |
H State Govt & T |
Boehnke |
Jan 21 Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (2020) |
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SHB 2185 |
SB 6116(S Higher Ed & Wo) |
Higher ed residency/military |
H CWDDPS |
CWD(Leavitt) |
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f |
HB 2187 |
SB 6433(S Transportation) |
Women veterans license plate |
H Trans |
Kilduff |
Feb 06 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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f |
HB 2188 |
Military veteran CDL waivers |
H Rules R |
Leavitt |
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SHB 2200 |
Military spouse liaison |
H Approps |
HOUS(Klippert) |
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f# |
HB 2261 |
County auditors/marriage |
H Rules R |
Leavitt |
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HB 2303 |
Prof. licensing/military |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Leavitt |
Jan 31 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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f |
HB 2376 |
SB 6209(S Health & Long) |
Nurse licensure compact |
H HC/Wellness |
Riccelli |
Jan 17 Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (2020) |
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f |
HB 2395 |
Licensure/military spouses |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Dufault |
Jan 21 Public hearing in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM. (2020) |
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f |
HB 2411 |
Suicide prevention/providers |
H HC/Wellness |
Orwall |
Jan 31 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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HB 2487 |
SB 6338(S State Govt/Tri) |
Veterans' scoring criteria |
H State Govt & T |
Smith |
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|
f |
HB 2534 |
Provisional prof. licenses |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Dufault |
Jan 31 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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|
f |
HB 2542 |
Child of veteran/tuition |
H CWDDP |
Paul |
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SHB 2543 |
In-state residency/veterans |
H CWDDPS |
CWD(Paul) |
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|
f |
HB 2544 |
Definition of veteran |
H Approps |
Paul |
Feb 08 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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HB 2605 |
Loans to businesses/B&O tax |
H Finance |
Young |
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|
fo |
HB 2655 |
SB 6418(S Rules 2) |
Pensions/"period of war" |
H Approps |
Griffey |
Jan 23 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
|
f |
HB 2730 |
Military spouse employment |
H Civil R & Judi |
Kilduff |
Jan 31 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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|
f |
HB 2736 |
State guard retirement age |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Kilduff |
Jan 31 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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HB 2877 |
Disabled veterans |
H Finance |
Sutherland |
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HB 2885 |
Veterans service orgs. |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Mosbrucker |
Feb 04 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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HB 2916 |
Voters' pamphlets overseas |
H State Govt & T |
Mosbrucker |
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HJM 4016 |
SR 902/Gold Star Memorial |
H Trans |
Riccelli |
Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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|
f |
ESSB 5167 |
Linked deposit program |
H Inn, Tech & E |
FIET(Hasegawa) |
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fd |
SB 5197 |
HB 1201(H Approps) |
National guard ed. grants |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Hobbs |
|
|
f |
ESSB 5544 |
Veterans/CDL waivers |
S Transportation |
TRAN(Hobbs) |
Jan 29 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM. (2020) |
|
|
f |
SB 5762 |
Veteran-owned businesses |
S State Govt/Tri |
Hasegawa |
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SB 5772 |
HB 1328(H Approps) |
Military spouse employment |
S State Govt/Tri |
O'Ban |
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|
f |
SSB 5858 |
Military dept. state service |
S Ways & Means |
FIET(Hobbs) |
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SB 5890 |
Disabled veteran assist./tax |
S State Govt/Tri |
O'Ban |
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|
f |
SB 5900 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veterans |
S Ways & Means |
Randall |
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|
f |
SB 6116 |
HB 2185(H CWDDPS) |
Higher ed residency/military |
S Higher Ed & Wo |
O'Ban |
Jan 23 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM. (2020) |
|
f |
SB 6183 |
Elections/common access card |
S State Govt/Tri |
Hunt |
Jan 15 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections at 8:00 AM. (2020) |
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SB 6199 |
Prop. tax exemp./inflation |
S Ways & Means |
Braun |
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|
f |
SB 6209 |
HB 2376(H HC/Wellness) |
Nurse licensure compact |
S Health & Long |
Randall |
|
|
SB 6338 |
HB 2487(H State Govt & T) |
Veterans' scoring criteria |
S State Govt/Tri |
Wagoner |
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fo |
SB 6418 |
HB 2655(H Approps) |
Pensions/"period of war" |
S Rules 2 |
Holy |
|
|
f |
SB 6433 |
HB 2187(H Trans) |
Women veterans license plate |
S Transportation |
Rolfes |
Feb 03 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
f |
SB 6465 |
Occupational licensing |
S Labor & Commer |
Wilson |
Jan 27 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:00 AM. (2020) |
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SB 6626 |
Military spouse liaison |
S State Govt/Tri |
Conway |
Feb 05 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections at 8:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
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SJM 8020 |
Highway naming |
S Transportation |
Honeyford |
Feb 03 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
WDVA Legislative Updates
Welcome to the Legislative Updates Email List! The first day of the Regular 2020 Legislative Session was January 13, 2019 and the session will last 60 days.
You can find more information on each of these bills by visiting www.leg.wa.gov .
Check the WDVA Legislative Updates page for updated information throughout the week.
Bill Tracking as of January 24, 2020
|
Bill |
Companion Bills |
Title |
Status |
Sponsor (Combined) |
Latest Cmte Mtg Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 1201 |
SB 5197(S 3rd Reading) |
National guard ed. grants |
H Approps |
Kilduff |
Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
SHB 1328 |
SB 5772(S State Govt/Tri) |
Military spouse employment |
H Approps |
HOUS(Kilduff) |
|
|
HB 1650 |
LGBT coordinator/veterans |
H Approps |
Kilduff |
Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
HB 1829 |
Veterans' assistance levies |
H Passed 3rd |
Chapman |
|
|
|
HB 2111 |
Ballot return by fax & email |
H State Govt & T |
Boehnke |
Jan 21 Public hearing |
|
|
HB 2185 |
SB 6116(S Higher Ed & Wo) |
Higher ed residency/military |
H Coll & Wkf Dev |
Leavitt |
Jan 29 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
HB 2187 |
SB 6433(S Transportation) |
Women veterans license plate |
H Trans |
Kilduff |
|
|
HB 2188 |
Military veteran CDL waivers |
H Trans |
Leavitt |
Jan 22 Executive action taken |
|
|
HB 2200 |
Military spouse liaison |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Klippert |
Jan 24 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
HB 2261 |
County auditors/marriage |
H Rules R |
Leavitt |
|
|
|
HB 2303 |
Prof. licensing/military |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Leavitt |
Jan 21 Public hearing |
|
|
HB 2395 |
Licensure/military spouses |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Dufault |
Jan 21 Public hearing |
|
|
HB 2411 |
Suicide prevention/providers |
H HC/Wellness |
Orwall |
Jan 31 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
HB 2487 |
SB 6338(S State Govt/Tri) |
Veterans' scoring criteria |
H State Govt & T |
Smith |
|
|
HB 2534 |
Provisional prof. licenses |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Dufault |
Jan 31 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
HB 2542 |
Child of veteran/tuition |
H Coll & Wkf Dev |
Paul |
Jan 29 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
HB 2543 |
In-state residency/veterans |
H Coll & Wkf Dev |
Paul |
Jan 29 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
HB 2544 |
Definition of veteran |
H Approps |
Paul |
Jan 23 Public hearing |
|
|
HB 2605 |
Loans to businesses/B&O tax |
H Finance |
Young |
|
|
|
HB 2655 |
SB 6418(S Ways & Means) |
Pensions/"period of war" |
H Approps |
Griffey |
Jan 23 Public hearing |
|
HB 2730 |
Military spouse employment |
H Civil R & Judi |
Kilduff |
Jan 28 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
HB 2736 |
State guard retirement age |
H Hous, Com Dev |
Kilduff |
Jan 31 Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development & Veterans at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
HJM 4016 |
SR 902/Gold Star Memorial |
H Trans |
Riccelli |
Jan 30 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
|
SSB 5167 |
Linked deposit program |
S Passed 3rd |
FIET(Hasegawa) |
|
|
|
SB 5197 |
HB 1201(H Approps) |
National guard ed. grants |
S 3rd Reading |
Hobbs |
|
|
SB 5762 |
Veteran-owned businesses |
S State Govt/Tri |
Hasegawa |
|
|
|
SB 5772 |
HB 1328(H Approps) |
Military spouse employment |
S State Govt/Tri |
O'Ban |
|
|
SSB 5858 |
Military dept. state service |
S Ways & Means |
FIET(Hobbs) |
|
|
|
SB 5890 |
Disabled veteran assist./tax |
S State Govt/Tri |
O'Ban |
|
|
|
SB 5900 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veterans |
S Ways & Means |
Randall |
|
|
|
SB 6116 |
HB 2185(H Coll & Wkf Dev) |
Higher ed residency/military |
S Higher Ed & Wo |
O'Ban |
Jan 23 Public hearing |
|
SB 6183 |
Elections/common access card |
S State Govt/Tri |
Hunt |
Jan 15 Public hearing |
|
|
SB 6199 |
Prop. tax exemp./inflation |
S Ways & Means |
Braun |
|
|
|
SB 6338 |
HB 2487(H State Govt & T) |
Veterans' scoring criteria |
S State Govt/Tri |
Wagoner |
|
|
SB 6418 |
HB 2655(H Approps) |
Pensions/"period of war" |
S Ways & Means |
Holy |
Jan 27 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM (Subject to change). (2020) |
|
SB 6433 |
HB 2187(H Trans) |
Women veterans license plate |
S Transportation |
Rolfes |
|
|
SB 6465 |
Occupational licensing |
S Labor & Commer |
Wilson |
Jan 27 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (2020) |
DoD Expanding Veteran Access to Military Services
The Defense Department recently announced expanded commissary, military service exchange and MWR access Jan. 1 and established a standard for physical access to military installations. Below are the top 10 questions Veterans have asked the Defense Department about the expanded access. For more information on expanded access, call Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647.
