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• Introduced by Rep. Christine Rolfes, (D-Bainbridge Island) (D) on January 12, 2009, modifies the definition of “veteran” to include a current member of the national guard or armed forces reserves who has been deployed in active duty. (See also Companion SB 5036).
  • Referred to the House State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee on January 12, 2009.
    • Referred to the House Rules Committee on January 20, 2009.
      • Amendment offered by Rep. Christine Rolfes, (D-Bainbridge Island) (D) on January 26, 2009, to make a distinction that to qualify as a veteran for purposes of eligibility for veterans relief funds, the member of the national guard or armed forces reserves must be deployed to serve in an armed conflict, rather than deployed in active duty. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on January 26, 2009.
• Passed in the House (96 to 0) on January 26, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on January 27, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on January 27, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 17, 2009.
• Passed in the Senate (48 to 0) on March 31, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 9, 2009.