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 recognized Native American tribe and a member of the Washington National Guard. The bill also emphasizes the importance of ensuring representation from all geographical areas of the state and minority viewpoints, particularly concerning 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 clarifies the terms of service for committee members, which are set at four years with a limit of two consecutive terms. Additionally, the bill outlines the committee's advisory role to the governor and the director of the department of veterans affairs, as well as its powers and duties in recommending changes to the department's operations.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.60A.080