{"id":8014,"date":"2025-02-25T10:43:46","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T18:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/nobles\/?p=8014"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T18:43:46","slug":"senate-passes-nobles-bill-to-update-wa-veterans-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/nobles\/2025\/02\/25\/senate-passes-nobles-bill-to-update-wa-veterans-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate passes Nobles bill to update WA veterans committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">OLYMPIA \u2014 A bill to update the membership structure of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) passed the Senate <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tuesday<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=5338&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 5338<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, sponsored by Sen. T\u2019wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), modernizes the VAAC by replacing two positions designated for representatives from the state veterans\u2019 homes in Orting and Retsil with at-large positions. The bill also ensures representation for a Native American tribal veteran and a current or former member of the Washington National Guard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is essential in advocating for veterans\u2019 needs,\u201d Nobles said. \u201cThis bill strengthens its ability to serve veterans across Washington by ensuring broader representation and expertise.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The VAAC advises the governor and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) on issues affecting veterans. Its members include representatives from veterans\u2019 service organizations, at-large members, and liaisons to state veterans\u2019 homes. The committee\u2019s structure ensures veterans\u2019 concerns and perspectives inform state policies and programs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Requested by the WDVA, the bill maintains the VAAC\u2019s liaison roles to veterans\u2019 homes, preserving their connection to the committee.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The bill now moves to the House for consideration. Follow its progress <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/BillSummary\/?BillNumber=5338&amp;Year=2025&amp;Initiative=false\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OLYMPIA \u2014 A bill to update the membership structure of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) passed the Senate Tuesday.\u00a0 Senate Bill 5338, sponsored by Sen. T\u2019wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), modernizes the VAAC by replacing two positions designated for representatives from the state veterans\u2019 homes in Orting and Retsil with at-large positions. The bill also ensures representation for a Native American tribal veteran and a current or former member of the Washington National Guard.\u00a0 \u201cThe Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is essential in advocating for veterans\u2019 needs,\u201d Nobles said. \u201cThis bill strengthens its ability to serve veterans across Washington by ensuring broader&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":7953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-release"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Senate passes Nobles bill to update WA veterans committee - Sen. 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