Bill

Veterans/discharge def.

Concerning the definition of a "qualifying discharge" for the Washington state veterans' preference program for civil service.

Sponsors

Senator GildonPrimary

Senator ChristianSecondarySenator DozierSecondarySenator WilsonSecondary

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

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026.

1. Mar 23, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. Mar 23, 2026
   Chapter 146, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 23, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 12, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 11, 2026
   Speaker signed.
6. Mar 9, 2026
   President signed.
7. Mar 6, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
8. Feb 17, 2026
   First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
9. Feb 13, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
10. Jan 12, 2026
    First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.