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Public hearing: bill would reorganize Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to broaden appointment flexibility
Summary
Sponsors and the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs told a Senate committee that Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541 would reorganize the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to increase at‑large seats, maintain total membership at 17, and give the governor flexibility to appoint members reflecting varied military experiences and lived experiences, including formerly justice‑involved veterans.
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541, which would alter the composition of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee and give the governor greater flexibility in appointments.
Committee staff summarized the bill, saying it would require the governor to appoint two representatives from veterans homes based on nominations from those homes, reduce the number of seats appointed from nationally recognized veteran service…
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