BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5711: Live performance of Taps

Concerning a right to a live performance of Taps at a veteran's funeral.

Summary

Declares an intent to provide the option of a live performance of Taps at every veteran's funeral. Requires the Washington state arts commission to identify and maintain a list of trumpet players who are qualified to play Taps at veterans' funerals.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the performance of Taps at veterans' funerals;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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