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Committee hears bill to expand veteran service officer support and outreach
Summary
House Bill 1102 would require outreach to recently discharged service members and prioritize expansion of county veteran service officer (VSO) support in counties where fewer veterans receive federal disability or pension benefits than the national average; supporters said the measure would connect more veterans to earned benefits.
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee on March 21 heard Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1102, which expands the veterans service officer (VSO) program and adds outreach requirements for recently discharged service members.
William, committee staff, explained the current program (created in 2019) funds VSOs in underserved counties and that the bill would require the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to contact discharged veterans within 90 days after receiving a discharge notice from the Department of Defense to inform them about available benefits and services. The bill would also change the…
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