BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5970

SB 5970: Veteran's preference

Addressing a veteran's preference for the purpose of public employment.

Summary

A veteran who receives military retirement pay must receive the same veterans' preference, in relation to hiring as well as lay off or reemployment decisions, as received by other veterans. Veteran scoring criteria status may be claimed upon receipt of separation orders issued by the military if the orders indicate an honorable discharge.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5970), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to a veteran's preference for the purpose of public employment;

No recorded floor votes.

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5970)
Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5970)
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 22, 2012Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5970)
Feb 22, 2012Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 31, 2012Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5970)
Jan 31, 2012Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 27, 2012Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5970)
Jan 27, 2012Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 26, 2012GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5970)
Jan 26, 2012GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Dec 2, 2011First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

SB 5970 (2025–26) Senior citizen centers/tax · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2023–24) Local boards of health · Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2024
SB 5970 (2021–22) Vehicle taxes & fees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2019–20) Transportation funding bonds · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2017–18) Mental health field response · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2015–16) Public wrks contracts option · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2013–14) Licensing reqs/military · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2009–10) Telephonic hearings · Did not pass · died in committee