Definition of a Veteran

Contact:

Communications@dva.wa.gov

The Session Law

2SHB 2014

Final Report

Additional resources:

Overview of Definition of a Veteran

WDVA LGBTQ+ Veterans Program

Definition of a Veteran
for the purpose of State veterans benefits

SSHB 2014 – RCW 41.04.005, RCW 41.04.007

State definition of “veteran,” expanding state veterans’ benefits to any veteran who is already eligible for federal Department of Veterans Affairs monetary benefits

Creates eligibility for state benefits for veterans who were separated with less than honorable characterizations of service due solely to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression or actions or statements related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, regardless of characterization of service

Chart of RCWs impacted by SSHB 2014

Revised Code of Washington	Chapter	Section
RCW 2.48.070	State Bar Act	Admission of veterans
RCW 2.48.090	State Bar Act	Admission of veterans – Establishment of requirements if discharged
RCW 2.48.100	State Bar Act	Admission of veterans – Effect of disability discharge
RCW 9.46.070	Gambling – 1973 Act	Gambling commission – Powers and duties
RCW 28A.230.120	Common School Compulsory coursework and activities.	High school diplomas—Issuance—Option to receive final transcripts—Notice
RCW 28B.15.012	Higher Education College & University Fees	Classification as resident or nonresident student—Definitions
RCW 28B.15.621	College & University Fees	Tuition waivers and textbook stipends—Veterans and national guard members—Dependents—Private institutions
RCW 28B.102.020	Higher Education Educator conditional scholarship and repayment programs.	Definitions
RCW 41.04.005	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions	"Veteran" defined for certain purposes
RCW 41.04.007	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions	"Veteran" defined for certain purposes
RCW 41.04.010	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions	Veterans' scoring criteria status in examinations
RCW 41.06.133	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions, State civil service law.	Rules of director—Personnel administration
RCW 41.08.040	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions, Civil service for city firefighters.	Organization of commission—Secretary—Powers and duties of commission
RCW 41.12.040	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions, Civil service for city police.	Organization of commission—Secretary—Powers and duties of commission
RCW 41.16.220	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions, Firefighters' relief and pensions	Credit for military service
RCW 41.20.050	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions, Police relief and pensions in first-class cities	Pension on retirement for years of service
RCW 41.40.170	Public Employment, civil service, and pensions, Washington public employees' retirement system	Credit for military service
RCW 43.24.130	Department of Licensing	License moratorium for persons in service—Rules
RCW 43.60A	Department of Veterans Affairs	Adding a new section
RCW 43.60A.190	Department of Veterans Affairs	Certified veteran-owned businesses
RCW 43.70.270	Department of Health	License moratorium for persons in the service—Rules
RCW 46.18.210	Motor Vehicles Special license plates	Armed forces license plates
RCW 46.18.270	Motor Vehicles Special license plates	Pearl Harbor survivor license plates
RCW 46.18.280	Motor Vehicles Special license plates	Purple Heart license plates
RCW 46.18.295	Motor Vehicles Special license plates	Veterans & military personnel emblems
RCW 46.20.027	Motor Vehicles Drivers' licenses—Identicards	Armed forces, dependents
RCW 46.20.161	Motor Vehicles Drivers' licenses—Identicards	Issuance—Contents—Fee—Veterans, individuals meeting criteria for veterans
RCW 72.36.030	Soldiers’ and Veterans’ Homes & Veterans’ Cemetery	Admission--Applicants must apply for federal and state benefits
RCW 73.04	Veterans & Veterans’ Affairs	Adding a new section
RCW 73.04.042	Veterans & Veterans’ Affairs	Honorable discharge recorded—Veterans of Spanish-American War and World War I
RCW 73.08.005	Veterans & Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ relief	Definitions
RCW 73.16.010	Veterans & Veterans’ Affairs Employment & reemployment	Preference in public employment
RCW 73.16.120	Veterans & Veterans’ Affairs Employment & reemployment	Veteran employment demonstration campaign
RCW 77.32.480	Fish and Wildlife. Licenses	Reduced rate licenses
RCW 84.39.020	Property Taxes. Property tax exemption—Widows or widowers of veterans	Filing claim for exemption—Requirements

Note: this may not be a complete list.

Last modified 9/17/24.