The bill amends RCW 43.60A.080 to update the structure and composition of the veterans affairs advisory committee in Washington State. It establishes that the committee will consist of seventeen members appointed by the governor, including representatives from congressionally chartered or nationally recognized veterans service organizations, veterans at large, and specific members such as a veteran from a federally recognized Indian tribe and a member of the Washington National Guard. The bill also emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the committee represents diverse geographical areas and minority viewpoints, particularly the concerns of women veterans.

Key changes include the removal of previous requirements for representatives from specific veterans' homes and the introduction of new provisions for the appointment process. The bill specifies that no organization can have more than one official representative on the committee at any time and sets a term limit of four years for members, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Additionally, it clarifies that all members will not receive compensation but will be eligible for per diem and mileage expenses.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.60A.080
Substitute Bill: 43.60A.080