BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5871

SB 5871: Definition of veteran

Concerning the definition of veteran and restoring honor to veterans.

Summary

Expands veterans' eligibility for purposes of state benefits and services for veterans.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5871), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the definition of veteran and restoring honor to veterans;

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

Jan 17, 2024Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5871)
Jan 17, 2024Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 16, 2024SGE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5871)
Jan 16, 2024And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5871)
Jan 16, 2024And refer to Ways & Means.
Jan 16, 2024SGE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 8, 2024First reading, referred to State Government & Elections.
Dec 18, 2023Prefiled for introduction.

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

SB 5871 (2025–26) Vehicle glass repair claims · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5871 (2021–22) Microschool pilot project · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5871 (2019–20) Columbia river endorsement · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5871 (2017–18) Health care T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5871 (2015–16) Public sewer required/appeal · Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2015
SB 5871 (2013–14) Nonresident sales tax exemp · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5871 (2011–12) McNeil Island · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5871 (2009–10) Prescribed power wheelchairs · Did not pass · died in committee