SB 5827·WA·senate
Concerning the definition of a "qualifying discharge" for the Washington state veterans' preference program for civil service.
EnactedFiled Dec 4, 2025
Sponsor: Chris Gildon (R)
Latest Action
Effective date 6/11/2026.
Mar 23, 2026
Summary
The bill expands the definition of a "qualifying discharge" to include honorable, general, certain other‑than‑honorable, and discharges based solely on sexual orientation or gender identity. It lets active‑duty members use a predischarge certification to claim preference before receiving their DD‑214, but requires official paperwork within set deadlines. The changes also clarify scoring bonuses for veterans in competitive exams.
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