Bill

Veteran benefits access

Ensuring access to state benefits and opportunities for veterans, uniformed service members, and military spouses.

Sponsors

Senator LovickPrimary

Senator ChapmanSecondarySenator DozierSecondarySenator NoblesSecondarySenator WagonerSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026.

1. Mar 24, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. Mar 24, 2026
   Chapter 207, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 24, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 12, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 11, 2026
   Speaker signed.
6. Mar 10, 2026
   President signed.
7. Mar 5, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
8. Jan 26, 2026
   First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.
9. Jan 21, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
10. Mar 8, 2025
    First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.
11. Mar 6, 2025
    Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
12. Jan 22, 2025
    First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.