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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2701

HB 2701: Definition of veteran

Addressing the definition of veteran.

Summary

  • Includes within the definition of a combat veteran periods of military service that would qualify for a campaign badge or medal.
  • Designates the end of the Persian Gulf War and includes certain specific campaigns within the listed conflicts that qualify as a period of war.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 2701), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2018
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 13, 2018
  6. LawMar 13, 2018
Prime sponsor
Steve Bergquist (D-11)
Introduced
January 12, 2018 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2018
Session law
Chapter 61, Laws of 2018
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
SB 6377
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2701, ESHB 2701

AN ACT Relating to the definition of veteran;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Bergquist (D-11)

8 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Jeff Holy R-6Brad Klippert R-8Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Kristine Lytton D-40Jacquelin Maycumber R-7Dick Muri R-28Joyce McDonald R-25Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2018
Version voted on: ESHB 2701
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2018
Version voted on: ESHB 2701
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican23000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018. (ESHB 2701)
  2. Chapter 61, 2018 Laws. (ESHB 2701)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2701)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2701)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2701)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2701)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2701)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2701)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2701)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2701)
  11. WM - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2701)
  12. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2701)
  13. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2701)
  14. SGTE - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2701)
  15. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections. (ESHB 2701)
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2701)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2701)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2701)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2701)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2701)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2701)
  24. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs. (ESHB 2701)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs.
  27. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 2701)
  28. Referred to Appropriations.
  29. CDHT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2701)
  30. CDHT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2701 in other sessions

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