HB 1073: Keeping our Washington national guard strong act.
Did not pass. The 2025-26 session has ended.
- Sponsor
- Leavitt
- Introduced
- January 13, 2025
- Status
- H Rules 3C
- Last action
- By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (March 12, 2026)
- As of
- October 16, 2026, 5:15 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Creates a Washington National Guard retention program. Directs the Adjutant General to study retention needs, determine eligibility criteria, and determine the amount and schedule of retention bonuses. Requires the Military Department to report on retention needs and recommendations every three years.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 17, 202696 yea · 1 nay · 1 not voting
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