The bill amends RCW 43.60A.080 to modify the composition and appointment process of the veterans affairs advisory committee, which advises the governor and the director of the department of veterans affairs. The committee will now consist of seventeen members, with changes including an increase in the number of representatives from state veterans' homes from one to two, and a reduction in the number of members representing veterans service organizations from ten to six. Additionally, the number of at-large veterans members has increased from two to six. The bill emphasizes the importance of including diverse perspectives, particularly those of women veterans, in the committee's composition.

The bill also clarifies the nomination process for committee members, allowing resident councils of veterans' homes to nominate individuals and ensuring that if no nominations are provided, the governor can appoint a member at large. Furthermore, it establishes that no organization can have more than one representative on the committee at any given time. The terms for committee members remain at four years, with a limit of two consecutive terms, and the committee is tasked with advising on matters related to the department of veterans affairs and recommending operational changes. 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
Engrossed Substitute: 43.60A.080
Second engrossed substitute: 43.60A.080