Veterans

passed · Washington · House Mar 2, 2026

HR 4710: Honoring Dr. Kristin Saboe.

This bill honors Dr. Kristin Saboe, a leader in industrial and organizational psychology, for her contributions to workplace strategy, military service, and academic work. It formally recognizes her achievements as a veteran, professor, and professional in talent management and organizational research. The resolution directs the House to present a copy of the document to Dr. Saboe as a gesture of appreciation for her career accomplishments.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes a veteran's achievements and honors her military service, demonstrating support for veteran recognition.90% confidence

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passed · Washington · House Mar 2, 2026

HR 4699: Honoring Dean Brazle.

This bill is a House resolution that honors Dean Brazle on his 100th birthday by recognizing his life of service and community contributions. It directly affects Dean Brazle by formally acknowledging his military service in World War II, his work in Washington's agricultural and timber industries, and his dedication to family and faith. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to his century-long life of hard work, resilience, and kindness.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors WWII veteran Dean Brazle, formally recognizing his military service and contributions, which aligns with supporting veteran recognition.90% confidence

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passed · Washington · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SR 8705: Honoring Senator Matt Boehnke.

This Senate Resolution honors Senator Matt Boehnke for his distinguished service to the people of Washington state and the 8th Legislative District. The resolution formally recognizes his career progression from the Kennewick City Council to the State House and Senate, highlighting his work on technology innovation, workforce development, and energy policy. It also acknowledges his military service as a lieutenant colonel in the Army aviation branch and his current role as a cybersecurity professor at Columbia Basin College. The Senate expresses gratitude for his leadership and commits to sending a copy of the resolution to Senator Boehnke and his family as a token of appreciation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran's military service, recognizing his Army aviation career, which supports veteran recognition and acknowledgment.85% confidence

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passed · Washington · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SR 8687: Acknowledging the 84th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066.

This is a commemorative resolution (not a law), adopted by the Washington State Senate on February 18, 2026. It acknowledges the 84th anniversary of President Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and imprisonment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII, including 12,000 from Washington state. The resolution honors Japanese American incarcerees, veterans (like those in the 442nd Regiment), and activists from Washington, reflecting on the historical injustice and the community's ongoing advocacy. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely symbolic recognition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly honors 442nd Regiment veterans (WWII Japanese American unit) in commemoration of historical injustice, aligning with recognition of veteran service per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 2359: Modifying requirements and allowed uses for certain funding related to providing and maintaining affordable housing and related services.

HB 2359 modifies Washington state law to change how a 0.1% sales tax revenue can be used for affordable housing and related services. It requires at least 60% of the funds to be spent on building or maintaining housing for low-income residents (at or below 60% of county median income), including veterans, the homeless, and people with disabilities, or on behavioral health facilities. The bill also mandates that 15% of new housing units must be reserved for people living near the facility, and allows local governments to use bonds and interlocal agreements to finance these projects. This law affects counties and cities that impose the tax, directing funds toward specific housing and services while ensuring community-focused allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 0.1% sales tax revenue to fund affordable housing for low-income groups, mandating 60% allocation for housing/services and 15% reserved locally, strengthening fiscal support for housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires 60% of funds for behavioral health facilities, explicitly supporting mental health services as part of healthcare policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 60% of funds for low-income housing (≤60% AMI) including homeless/veterans/disabled, mandates 15% units for nearby residents, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill requires 60% of funds for housing including veterans as eligible beneficiaries among low-income groups, explicitly targeting veteran housing needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Mental Health Affordable Housing Homelessness Housing Finance

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 2621: Concerning property tax reform.

HB 2621 expands Washington's senior property tax relief program to cover more residents. It increases income thresholds for full exemption (from $50,000 to $70,000 for moderate income, and $60,000 to $80,000 for lowest income) and raises the property value cap for full exemption (to $500,000). Eligibility includes residents 61+ or disabled retirees, veterans with 40%+ disability rating, and surviving spouses 57+. The bill also streamlines how exemptions transfer when moving homes and requires clearer reporting on how property tax revenue is used. This directly affects seniors and disabled homeowners with limited income who own their primary residence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax relief for seniors/disabled by raising income thresholds and property caps, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands property tax relief for seniors, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for vulnerable residents through higher income thresholds and property value caps.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans with 40%+ disability in expanded property tax relief program, directly advancing veteran financial benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Property Taxes Tags Seniors

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in committee · Washington · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2514: Establishing a global war on terror memorial on the capitol campus.

HB 2514 establishes a memorial on the Washington state capitol campus to honor service members from Washington who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn (collectively termed the "global war on terror"). The bill creates a work group with legislative, veteran, and state agency representatives to plan the memorial’s design, location, funding, and construction. It requires the work group to submit recommendations to the capitol committee by July 2027, including names to honor, potential sites, and budget details. The memorial must also include a reflective component acknowledging veterans who died by suicide after service. This is a commemorative measure with no immediate policy or funding changes.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates memorial honoring veterans who died in GWOT operations, directly recognizing service per topic description's 'recognition' category.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Washington · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2443: Creating the armed forces reserve postsecondary education grant.

HB 2443 creates a state-funded grant program to help Washington state military reservists and their spouses or dependents pay for college. Eligible participants must be stationed in Washington, enrolled in an accredited Washington institution, and agree to serve one year in the reserves for each year they receive the grant. The grant covers tuition (up to University of Washington rates), books ($500), and fees, but cannot reduce other financial aid. If participants don’t fulfill their service obligation, they must repay the grant with interest, and the state can collect repayments through wage garnishment. The program is administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state grant covering tuition/books for military reservists' college, expanding access to higher education funding and directly supporting postsecondary education access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds education grants for reservists and dependents, covering tuition/books/fees with service requirement, directly expanding veteran benefits and educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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passed · Washington · House Jan 28, 2026

HR 4675: Honoring the Washington National Guard.

House Resolution 4675, adopted on January 28, 2026, is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Washington State House of Representatives' gratitude to the Washington National Guard for their service. It specifically acknowledges the Guard's roles in emergency response (including flood operations and search-and-rescue missions), disaster recovery efforts (like adapting from the Oso landslide), and national defense support (such as aerial refueling capabilities). The resolution directs copies to the Adjutant General, Governor, and other officials but does not create new laws or alter policies. It directly honors National Guard members, their families, and employers without imposing any financial or operational requirements.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCeremonial resolution explicitly honors National Guard service, aligning with veteran recognition indicator. No funding/program changes but direct acknowledgment of service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Washington · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2552: Allowing the use of multiple award task order contracting by the department of transportation and regional transit authorities.

HB 2552 allows Washington’s Department of Transportation and regional transit authorities to create pre-approved contractor rosters for recurring infrastructure projects like highway maintenance and facility repairs. Instead of bidding each project separately, agencies would pre-qualify contractors based on safety records, past performance, and commitments to hiring small, veteran-owned, and disadvantaged businesses. The bill requires agencies to report annually on roster usage, contracts awarded, and participation rates of minority-owned firms. This directly affects DOT, transit authorities, and contractors seeking state infrastructure work by changing how contracts are awarded.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines infrastructure project contracting for highways/maintenance via pre-approved rosters, emphasizing safety and inclusive hiring - advances transportation infrastructure efficiency.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly requires agencies to prioritize veteran-owned businesses in contractor rosters, directly supporting veteran employment through government contracting opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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