Fiscal Note (Preliminary) — 2014 HB, Definition of Veteran (Multiple Agency Summary)

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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary for 2014 HB, Definition of veteran. The rollup lists Department of Veterans Affairs expenditures of 740,000 for 2023-25 and 1,440,000 for 2025-27, shows .0 for several agencies including the Office of Financial Management and the Department of Revenue, and lists Fiscal note not available for the Department of Licensing and The Evergreen State College. The cash receipts table lists non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings for the University of Washington. A local government fiscal note section states that this legislation would not impact local government revenues.

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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary
Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran

Estimated Cash Receipts
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
GF-State NGF-Outlook Total GF-State NGF-Outlook Total GF-State NGF-Outlook Total
University of Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.
Washington
Department of Fish 0 0 (15,000) 0 0 (30,000) 0 0 (30,000)
and Wildlife

Total $ 0 0 (15,000) 0 0 (30,000) 0 0 (30,000)

Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
GF- State Total GF- State Total GF- State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI Fiscal note not available

Local Gov. Other
Local Gov. Total

Estimated Operating Expenditures

FNPID 68865
:
FNS029 Multi Agency rollup
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total
Office of Financial .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Management
Washington State .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Gambling
Commission
Department of .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Revenue
Department of Fiscal note not available
Licensing
Department of 1.5 740,000 740,000 740,000 3.0 1,440,000 1,440,000 1,440,000 3.0 1,440,000 1,440,000 1,440,000
Veterans Affairs
Student .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Achievement
Council
University of .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Washington
Washington State .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
University
Eastern .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Washington
University
Central Washington .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
University
The Evergreen Fiscal note not available
State College
Western .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Washington
University
Department of Fish .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
and Wildlife
Community and .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Technical College
System

Total $ 1.5 740,000 740,000 740,000 3.0 1,440,000 1,440,000 1,440,000 3.0 1,440,000 1,440,000 1,440,000

Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI Fiscal note not available

Local Gov. Other Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.

Local Gov. Total

Estimated Capital Budget Expenditures

FNPID 68865
:
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Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total
Office of Financial .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Management
Washington State .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Gambling Commission
Department of Revenue .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Department of Licensing Fiscal note not available

Department of Veterans .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Affairs
Student Achievement .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Council
University of Washington .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Washington State .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
University
Eastern Washington .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
University
Central Washington .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
University
The Evergreen State Fiscal note not available
College
Western Washington .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
University
Department of Fish and .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Wildlife
Community and Technical .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
College System

Total $ 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0

Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI Fiscal note not available

Local Gov. Other Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.

Local Gov. Total

Estimated Capital Budget Breakout

Prepared by: Breann Boggs, OFM Phone: Date Published:
(360) 485-5716 Preliminary 1/ 9/2024

FNPID 68865
:
FNS029 Multi Agency rollup
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 105-Office of Financial
Management

Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.

Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

X Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Keith Thunstedt Phone: 360-810-1271 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Jamie Langford Phone: 360-902-0422 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Val Terre Phone: (360) 280-3973 Date: 01/08/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,546.00 Request # 24-018-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

The bill would expand the definition of qualifying discharge for veterans' employment incentives (veterans' preference in
layoff and exams).

- Section 14 expands the definition of qualifying discharge for veterans' receiving hiring preference where an employer is
administering an examination prior to certification, as reflected in WAC 357-16-110. The required rule change can be
completed withing existing resources, and therefore there is no fiscal impact to OFM.

- Section 15 expands the definition of qualifying discharge for veterans' receiving preference in layoff by having their
seniority increased for total active military service, as reflected in WAC 357-46-060. The required rule change can be
completed withing existing resources, and therefore there is no fiscal impact to OFM.

The bill also expands the definition of veterans that may impact OFM's tracking of veterans in education statistics and
population estimates. Any impact can be completed within existing resources, and therefore have no fiscal impact to OFM.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

Definition of veteran 105-Office of Financial Management
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,546.00 Request # 24-018-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Section 14 expands the definition of qualifying discharge for veterans' receiving hiring preference where an employer is
administering an examination prior to certification, as reflected in WAC 357-16-110. The required rule change can be
completed withing existing resources, and therefore there is no fiscal impact to OFM.

Section 15 expands the definition of qualifying discharge for veterans' receiving preference in layoff by having their seniority
increased for total active military service, as reflected in WAC 357-46-060. The required rule change can be completed
withing existing resources, and therefore there is no fiscal impact to OFM.

Definition of veteran 105-Office of Financial Management
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,546.00 Request # 24-018-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 117-Washington State
Gambling Commission

Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Kriscinda Hansen Phone: 360-486-3489 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Kriscinda Hansen Phone: 360-486-3489 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Cheri Keller Phone: (360) 584-2207 Date: 01/05/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,812.00 Request # 2014-24-1-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

This bill has no fiscal impact to the Gambling Commission.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Definition of veteran 117-Washington State Gambling Commission
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,812.00 Request # 2014-24-1-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 117-Washington State Gambling Commission
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,812.00 Request # 2014-24-1-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Department of Revenue Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 140-Department of Revenue

Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE

Estimated Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE

Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
X If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone:
360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Frank Wilson Phone:
360-534-1527 Date: 01/09/2024
Agency Approval: Valerie Torres Phone:
360-534-1521 Date: 01/09/2024
OFM Review: Amy Hatfield Phone:
(360) 280-7584 Date: 01/09/2024

Request # 2014-1-1
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,241.00 1 Bill # 2014 HB
FNS062 Department of Revenue Fiscal Note
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

This fiscal note only addresses sections 2, 3,4, and 31 of the bill, which impact the Department of Revenue (department).

CURRENT LAW:
To qualify for the widow or widower of veteran’s property tax grant (exemption) program the claimant must provide, among
other documentation, the deceased veteran's DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or its
equivalent, that shows separation from the military was under honorable conditions.

For purposes of the widow/widower property tax grant program, the definition of a "veteran" means every person, who at
the time he or she sought benefits, is the recipient of an honorable discharge, is actively serving honorably, or who received
a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record, among other criteria outlined in the statute.

PROPOSAL:
This bill:
- Aligns federal and state definitions of "veteran."
- Expands state benefits to any veteran already eligible for federal Department of Veterans Affairs monetary benefits.
- Creates eligibility for state benefits for veterans who separated with less than an honorable characterization 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.

A “qualifying discharge” means:
- A discharge with an honorable characterization of service.
- A discharge with a general under honorable conditions characterization of service.
- A discharge with an other than honorable characterization of service if the applicant provides a letter, administrative
decision, or other documentation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs showing eligibility for or receipt of
monetary benefits, such as disability compensation or nonservice-connected pension.
- Any characterization of service if the reason for discharge listed includes:
- A person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
- Statements, consensual sexual conduct, or consensual acts relating to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression.
- The disclosure of statements, conduct, or acts relating to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression to
military officials.

The proposal changes the documentation required for claimants of the widow or widowers of veteran’s property tax grant
program (exemption).

The bill also requires the Washington state Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to develop and implement an outreach
program to ensure veterans under the new definitions are aware of state veteran’s benefits and programs.

EFFECTIVE DATE:
The bill takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the session.

Request # 2014-1-1
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,241.00 2 Bill # 2014 HB
FNS062 Department of Revenue Fiscal Note
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate,
the detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived.
Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

ASSUMPTIONS
- The DVA estimates a 2-6% increase in the number of veterans receiving benefits, leading to a 2-6% increase in the
number of veteran widows or widowers receiving benefits.
- For a widow or widower to qualify for grant assistance, the qualified veteran must be deceased and meet the expanded
definition of a veteran.
- As of 2022, 11 participants qualified for the widow or widowers grant program and a 2-6% increase among the current
participants would be small.

DATA SOURCES
- Department of Veteran's Affairs, 2020 Veteran Population Projection
- Department of Revenue, Impact of Senior Property Tax Relief 2023

REVENUE ESTIMATES
This legislation results in no revenue impact to taxes administered by the department.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

The department will have minimal costs of approximately $2,400 for 40 hours of work by a property acquisition specialist.

A 2-6% increase in veteran's widow or widower receiving a grant would include one additional participant. This would cost
$140 for the grant program to implement this legislation.

The department will absorb these costs within current funding.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose

NONE

III. B - Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I and Part IIIA.

NONE

III. C - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

Request # 2014-1-1
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,241.00 3 Bill # 2014 HB
FNS062 Department of Revenue Fiscal Note
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout

Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required

Request # 2014-1-1
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,241.00 4 Bill # 2014 HB
FNS062 Department of Revenue Fiscal Note
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 305-Department of Veterans
Affairs

Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTE Staff Years 0.0 3.0 1.5 3.0 3.0
Account
General Fund-State 001-1 0 740,000 740,000 1,440,000 1,440,000
Total $ 0 740,000 740,000 1,440,000 1,440,000

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
X
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Troy Cerny Phone: 3607252661 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Troy Cerny Phone: 3607252661 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Breann Boggs Phone: (360) 485-5716 Date: 01/07/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,557.00 Request # 305-24-006-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

Section 5 generates fiscal impact to Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) by requiring the agency to
develop and implement an outreach program to ensure that veterans as defined in RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.007 are aware
of state veterans' benefits and programs. Outreach information shall explain, in an easy-to-understand format, changes in
the law for the definition of a veteran, unchanged eligibility requirements for current benefits, and how to find more
information about benefits from the department and other state agencies. The outreach program must begin on the effective
date of this section.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Section 5 requires WDVA to develop implement an outreach program to ensure that veterans as defined in RCW 41.04.005
and 41.04.007 are aware of state veterans' benefits and programs.

WDVA assumes 3.0 FTE impact [2.0 Program Specialist 5 (PS5) and 1.0 Communications Consultant 5 (CC5)], broken out
as follows:

0.5 FTE (PS5) required for ongoing outreach to existing veterans and family members. Assumes there could be an
additional impact to surviving spouses and family members of services that may be received under the new definitions of
this bill. Assumes an increase in Veterans contacting WDVA to get clarity on current benefits and levels of compensation
already accessed. Assumes the existing VSO officers and organizations supported by WDVA will require training and
education on the new terms and how to engage in assisting Veterans in applying for any additional benefits they are entitled
to by the bill.

0.5 FTE (PS5) required for ongoing training of existing and ongoing VSO officer certification.
Assumes an impact and possible increase in outreach and education within the WDVA LGBTQ+ Program which may
impact capacity and existing resourcing support if additional technology or virtual capabilities for training and education are
not supplied.

0.5 FTE (PS5) required for outreach and education within LGBTQ+ veterans and family members. Assumes ongoing
support needs for education and outreach to transitioning military into Veteran Status to include family. Assumes continued
increase in this Veteran Population from other methods like moving to Washington State each year, increasing the number
of potential Veterans requiring outreach and education on the definition changes enacted from this bill.

0.5 FTE (PS5) required for ongoing statewide education and outreach to transitioning military and current veteran
population.

0.25 FTE (CC5) required for ongoing statewide education and outreach. Assumes providing education through training
materials, virtual education classes on the new status of Veteran, and support steps for those veterans on Veteran Benefits
they may now be able to obtain.

Definition of veteran 305-Department of Veterans Affairs
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,557.00 Request # 305-24-006-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
0.25 FTE (CC5) required for ongoing production of training materials. Assumes the need for resources to support
education and outreach activities related to the terms in this bill for new definitions of a Veteran and status changes allowing
for potential additional benefits and services. Assumes the need for resources to do the work of outreach, marketing, and
content management of websites, and other communication activities.

0.5 FTE (CC5) required for ongoing marketing, website content management, and other communication activities.

In addition to FTE, WDVA assumes the following impact:

a. $50,000/year for IT services: enhanced social media advertising & marketing (short informational videos or podcasts),
modifications to the WDVA website, current and ongoing training and research, technology support for local Veteran
Service Organization (VSO) officers, and training platform to communicate on an ongoing basis for VSO officers.

b. $60,000/year for printing: $50,000 for updating all WDVA letters, brochures, pamphlets, posters and other printed
materials which reference character of discharge for eligibility for WDVA program and services, printing costs for updated
materials, statewide mailing and distribution of updated materials to WDVA offices, VSO’s, other partners, and the general
public. $10,000 for mailing brochures to all partner organizations who maintain our publications, Veterans Service Officers
(VSOs), WorkSource Offices, Veteran Resource Centers at colleges, and letters to those previously denied veteran
applicants who may now qualify for services.

c. $300/year for Zoom platform to provide virtual access between veterans and WDVA staff.

d. $99,500/year for specialized training: hiring subject matter expert trainers who are certified to provide Continuing
Education Credits (CEUs), CEU certification with the American Psychological Association, EventSquid contract renewal
for online registration platform (for up to 5,000 people per event), and conducting an annual statewide conference for 350+
attendees.

e. $42,000/year ($3,500/per month) travel costs to attend all stand downs and host Town Halls and/or public meetings,
trainings, across the state to disseminate the information and talk with veterans and their families in their local settings. This
includes dedicated travel to tribal events to support cultural events for veterans.

f. $10,000/year for equipment to include, but not limited to: mobile printer, Bluetooth PA system, I-Pad mini, Meeting Owl,
Microsoft Surface, and Vibe Board.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
Account Account Title Type FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
001-1 General Fund State 0 740,000 740,000 1,440,000 1,440,000
Total $ 0 740,000 740,000 1,440,000 1,440,000

Definition of veteran 305-Department of Veterans Affairs
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,557.00 Request # 305-24-006-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTE Staff Years 3.0 1.5 3.0 3.0
A-Salaries and Wages 263,000 263,000 526,000 526,000
B-Employee Benefits 109,000 109,000 218,000 218,000
C-Professional Service Contracts
E-Goods and Other Services 225,000 225,000 450,000 450,000
G-Travel 42,000 42,000 84,000 84,000
J-Capital Outlays 18,000 18,000
M-Inter Agency/Fund Transfers
N-Grants, Benefits & Client Services
P-Debt Service
S-Interagency Reimbursements
T-Intra-Agency Reimbursements 83,000 83,000 162,000 162,000
9-
Total $ 0 740,000 740,000 1,440,000 1,440,000

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: List FTEs by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals need to agree with total FTEs in
Part I and Part IIIA

Job Classification Salary FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
107L: PROGRAM SPECIALIST 5 86,208 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0
197M: COMMUNICATIONS 90,624 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.0
CONSULTANT 5
Total FTEs 3.0 1.5 3.0 3.0

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
Program FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
Veterans Services (020) 740,000 740,000 1,440,000 1,440,000

Total $ 740,000 740,000 1,440,000 1,440,000

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 305-Department of Veterans Affairs
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,557.00 Request # 305-24-006-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 4 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 340-Student Achievement
Council

Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Sam Loftin Phone: 360-753-7866 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Brian Richardson Phone: 360-485-1124 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Ramona Nabors Phone: (360) 742-8948 Date: 01/08/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,704.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

This bill would create 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. (Section 1). It
adds a definition of “qualifying discharge” to Chapter 73.04 RCW that is consistent with the reasons for discharge identified
in Section 1 of the bill. (Section 4).

The definition of “resident student” under Chapter 28B.15.012 RCW would be expanded to include a student with a
qualifying discharge – or the spouse, state registered domestic partner, or child of an individual who has separated or retired
with a qualifying discharge, so long as any additional criteria for residency are established.

The definition of “eligible veteran or national guard member” for the Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment
Programs under Chapter 28B.102 RCW would be expanded to include a Washington domiciliary who was a service
member with a qualifying discharge.

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) maintains resources that include definitions of “resident student”
and “eligible veteran or national guard member” for the Educator Conditional Scholarship and Repayment Programs.
WSAC routinely updates these resources and anticipates being able to amend these definitions as part of that routine
process. Additionally, residency determinations are made by institutions and not by WSAC. For these reasons, the bill
would have no fiscal impact.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Definition of veteran 340-Student Achievement Council
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,704.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 340-Student Achievement Council
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,704.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 360-University of Washington

Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:
Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
X
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Alexis Rinck Phone: 2066858868 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Jed Bradley Phone: 2066164684 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Ramona Nabors Phone: (360) 742-8948 Date: 01/08/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,847.00 Request # 2024-7-2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

House Bill 2014 would extend eligibility for in-state residency to certain veterans and their dependents, and tuition waivers
to children of military or naval veterans. The following sections would impact the University of Washington (UW):

Section 4 would broaden the definition of qualifying discharge to include "general under honorable conditions, other than
honorable" if the service member show documentation for eligibility of VA monetary benefits and broadens the definition for
reason for discharge in relation to sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Section 11(2)(l) would extend the eligibility for in-state residency to students with at least 10 years of service to include
qualifying discharge as defined in Section 4.

Section 11(2)(m) would extend the eligibility for in-state residency to the spouse, domestic partner, or dependents of the
group in Section 11(2)(l).

Section 11(2)(n) would extend the eligibility for in-state residency for students discharged due to reasons as described in
Section 4.

Section 12 would extend the eligibility for tuition waivers for service members and their dependents to include the broader
definition of eligible veteran by extending the qualifying discharge type as described in Section 4.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

The fiscal impact of this bill is indeterminate. However, we estimate that the net gain of cash receipts would be greater
than $50,000 due to increases in tuition revenue from students now eligible for in-state tuition under the measure.

SECTION 11

The most recent update to RCW 28B.15.012(2)(k) (students eligible for VA education benefits) is quite broad, and the
majority of military connected students qualifying for in-state tuition under RCW 28B.15.012(2) falls under (2)(k). For the
2022-23 academic year, we had 2 students qualifying under (2)(m), and for 2023-24 academic year so far, we have 5
students qualifying under (2)(m). We do not have any data on students that would fall under (2)(l) or (2)(n).

It should also be noted that the WDVA estimates a 2%-6% increase in number of veterans receiving benefits.

The cash receipts impact of section 11 is difficult to estimate and ultimately indeterminate for the following reasons: 1) It is
unknown how many additional students would be eligible for resident tuition if this would result in additional students
enrolling at the UW. 2) It is unknown how many existing students would qualify as we do not track discharge types of
students. 3) It is also unknown what type of degree an eligible student might pursue and whether they would attend full-time
or part-time.

SECTION 12

We typically see fewer than 5 cases of tuition waiver applications where their discharge type has been different than the
current RCW.

Definition of veteran 360-University of Washington
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,847.00 Request # 2024-7-2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
The cash receipts impact of section 12 is difficult to estimate and ultimately indeterminate for the following reasons: 1) It is
unknown how many additional students would be eligible for tuition waivers if this would result in additional students
enrolling at the UW. 2) It is unknown how many existing students would qualify. 3) It is also unknown what type of degree
an eligible student might pursue and whether they would attend full-time or part-time.

These unknown factors, in combination, would determine the dollar value of an individual student’s tuition waiver.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

This bill would most likely not require any significant changes to systems to successfully track revised student eligibility, so
any changes would be minor and absorbed within existing resources.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 360-University of Washington
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,847.00 Request # 2024-7-2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 365-Washington State
University

Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Brittney Gamez Phone: 509-335-5406 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Chris Jones Phone: 509-335-9682 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Ramona Nabors Phone: (360) 742-8948 Date: 01/08/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,570.00 Request # 2024-5-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

HB 2014 amends existing state laws to align the federal and state definition of "veteran."

WSU expects no fiscal impact due to this bill.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Definition of veteran 365-Washington State University
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,570.00 Request # 2024-5-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 365-Washington State University
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,570.00 Request # 2024-5-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 370-Eastern Washington
University

Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Keith Tyler Phone: 509 359-2480 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Tammy Felicijan Phone: (509) 359-7364 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Ramona Nabors Phone: (360) 742-8948 Date: 01/08/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,548.00 Request # 24-05-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

HB 2014 aligns the state definition of “veteran” with the federal definition to expand state veterans’ benefits to any veteran
already eligible for federal department of veterans affairs monetary benefits. Additionally, eligibility for state benefits will be
created for veterans separated with less than honorable service due to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression or related actions or statements. This proposed bill does not make specific amendments to RCW broadening
benefits related to higher education, however the expanded state definition of “veteran” may extend availability of state
veterans’ benefits for higher education to veteran students who otherwise would not be eligible. As this would affect a
indeterminately small population of students, and related funding for state veterans' benefits is funded externally to EWU,
we do not anticipate a fiscal impact from the passing of this bill.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

Definition of veteran 370-Eastern Washington University
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,548.00 Request # 24-05-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 370-Eastern Washington University
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,548.00 Request # 24-05-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 375-Central Washington
University

Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Alexa Orcutt Phone: 5099632955 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Lisa Plesha Phone: (509) 963-1233 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Ramona Nabors Phone: (360) 742-8948 Date: 01/08/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,694.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

In sections 1-3, 5-10 and 12-31 The legislature is intending to align the federal and state definition of “veteran” to expand
veterans’ benefits to any veteran who is already eligible for federal department of veterans affairs monetary benefits and
inserts “qualifying discharge” as defined in section 4.

Section 4: New section: Defines a “qualifying discharge”.

Section 11 applies to Institutions of Higher Education as summarized below:
Section 11: Amending RCW 28B.15.012 and 2022 c 249 s 1 as follows: (2)(l & m) Strikes out “honorable” and inserted a
“qualifying discharge as defined in section 4 of this act”. (n) a student who has separated from the uniformed services who
was discharged for a reason described in section 4(4) of this act.

CWU anticipates a very minimal effort necessary to update language on our website and in applicable forms. This effort
will be absorbed within existing resources and therefore results in no fiscal impact to comply with this bill.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

Definition of veteran 375-Central Washington University
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,694.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 375-Central Washington University
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,694.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 380-Western Washington
University

Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Timothy Davenport Phone: 3606503257 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Anna Hurst Phone: 360-650-3569 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Ramona Nabors Phone: (360) 742-8948 Date: 01/08/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,602.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

This proposed legislation modifies the definition of “qualifying discharge” for purposes of veterans’ benefits eligibility for
existing programs in higher education.

Section 1: Aligns the federal and state definition of “veteran” expanding state veterans’ benefits to any veteran who is
already eligible for federal department of veterans affairs monetary benefits. This section also modifies the definition of
“veteran” for eligibility for various programs previously listed as “honorable discharge” to now include veterans who were
separated with less than honorable characterizations of service due solely to sexual orientation, gender identify, or gender
expression, regardless of characterization of service.

Subsequent sections are amended to cite the revised definition of “qualifying discharge” for purposes of eligibility for
various existing program benefits where eligibility was previously only under “honorable” discharge to now include those
under the definition in Section?4.

No Fiscal Impact for the following reasons:

In aligning the state definition with the federal definition of Veteran, it does not open any additional benefits to Veteran
students. State benefits are contingent on the student being eligible for the Federal benefits. Additionally RCW b.15.621
already includes a subsection that includes any service member discharged “if the sole reason for discharge is due to gender
or sexuality.”

Thus, this bill should have little to no impact on the Veteran Service Office, and other Veteran student serving offices (i.e.,
result in little to no additional work or expenses).
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

This bill is not anticipated to have a fiscal impact for reasons noted in the Summary section.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

Definition of veteran 380-Western Washington University
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,602.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 380-Western Washington University
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,602.00 Request # 2014 HB-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 477-Department of Fish and
Wildlife

Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:
ACCOUNT FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
Recreational Fisheries Enhancement-State (2,000) (2,000) (4,000) (4,000)
04M-1
Limited Fish and Wildlife Account-State (1,000) (1,000) (2,000) (2,000)
104-1
Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation (12,000) (12,000) (24,000) (24,000)
Account-State 24N-1
Total $ (15,000) (15,000) (30,000) (30,000)

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
X If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Barbara Reichart Phone: (360) 819-0438 Date: 01/05/2024
Agency Approval: Barbara Reichart Phone: (360) 819-0438 Date: 01/05/2024
OFM Review: Matthew Hunter Phone: (360) 529-7078 Date: 01/08/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,584.00 Request # 24-006-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2014 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

Section 2 amends the definition of “veteran” by striking, “an honorable discharge, is actively serving honorably, or received
a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record” and adding “a qualifying discharge as defined in section 4 of this
act.”

Section 4 defines “qualifying discharge” as a discharge with an honorable characterization of service; a discharge with a
general under honorable conditions characterization of service; a discharge with an other than honorable characterization or
any characterization of service if the reason for discharge was listed as due to a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity,
or gender expression; statements.

Section 30 strikes language “is an honorably discharged veteran” and adds “has a qualifying discharge, as defined in section
4 of this act.”
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Following lead agency assumptions from the Department of Veteran Affairs, WDFW estimates that 2% more veterans will
be eligible to purchase a combination fishing license at the reduced rate of $5.00 and hunting licenses at the reduced rate of
a youth license. WDFW used eligible veterans license purchase data from the last 5 years for this fiscal note. WDFW
assumes that there will be no new hunters and anglers purchasing licenses, but there will be current license holders that
become eligible under the changes who will purchase their next license at the reduced rate.

The impact of the changes in Sections 4 and Section 30 are a loss in revenue of -$16,000 per fiscal year. The breakout is
below:

Combination Fishing Licenses
Additional Veterans (based on a 5-year average): 14,347 * 0.2% = 287
Combination Fishing License Regular Price: $45.00
Discounted Combination Fishing License: $5.00

The change in revenue will be 287 * ($5 - $45) = -$11,480. The Limited Fish and Wildlife Account (104) collects 10 percent
of these transactions for the Wild Transaction Fee (see expenditure narrative): -$11,480 * 10% = -$1,148.

Total revenue loss (rounded to the nearest thousand): -$11,000 + -$1,000 = -$12,000

Hunting Licenses
Additional Veterans (based on a 5-year average): 2,234 * 0.2% = 45
DEBC w/DSG license: $105.00
Discounted DEBC w/DSG license: $48

The only license where WDFW anticipates a significant change in revenue (more than $1,000) is the Deer, Elk, Bear,
Cougar w/discounted small game hunting (DEBC w/DSG) licenses. The change in revenue will be 45 * ($48 - $105) =
-$2,565. The Limited Fish and Wildlife Account (104) collects 10 percent of these transactions for the Wild Transaction Fee
(see expenditure narrative): -$2,565 * 10% = -$257.

Total revenue loss (rounded to the nearest thousand): -$3,000 + $0 = -$3,000

Definition of veteran 477-Department of Fish and Wildlife
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,584.00 Request # 24-006-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2014 HB
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

Definition of veteran 477-Department of Fish and Wildlife
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 188,584.00 Request # 24-006-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2014 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran Agency: 699-Community and Technical
College System

Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact

Estimated Cash Receipts to:

NONE

Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE

Estimated Capital Budget Impact:

NONE

Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.

Requires new rule making, complete Part V.

Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Preparation: Brian Myhre Phone: 360-704-4413 Date: 01/08/2024
Agency Approval: Stephanie Winner Phone: 360-704-1023 Date: 01/08/2024
OFM Review: Ramona Nabors Phone: (360) 742-8948 Date: 01/09/2024

Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,093.00 Request # 4-1
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Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.

This bill seeks to align federal and state definitions of “veteran”. The bill would also create 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.

The bill would establish a definition for “qualifying discharge” for use in determining eligibility for various benefits for
uniformed services members, including eligibility for resident tuition rates and tuition waivers.

SECTION 4
The term “qualifying discharge” means:
(1) A discharge with an honorable characterization of service;
(2) A discharge with a general under honorable conditions characterization of service;
(3) A discharge, other than honorable characterization of service, if the applicant provides a letter, administrative decision,
or other documentation from the United States department of veterans affairs showing eligibility for or receipt of monetary
benefits;
(4) Any characterization of service if the reason for discharge was listed as:
• A person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression;
• Statements, consensual sexual conduct, or consensual acts relating to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression;
• The disclosure of statements, conduct, or acts relating to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression to
military officials.

SECTION 11(2) – Residency Requirements
Language related to eligibility requirements for in-state resident tuition rates would be revised to include those who have had
a “qualifying discharge” as defined in Section 4 and their spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

The revised student categories are:
• A student who has separated or retired from the uniformed services with at least 10 years of service and at least 90
days of active duty service, with a qualifying discharge as defined in section 4 of this act;
• A student who is the spouse, state registered domestic partner, or child under the age of 26 years of an individual who
has separated or retired from the uniformed services with at least 10 years of service and at least 90 days of active duty
service, with a qualifying discharge as defined in section 4 of this act
• A student who has separated from the uniformed services who was discharged for a reason described in section 4(4) of
this act;

SECTION 12 – Military Waivers
The definition of “eligible Veteran or National Guard Member” as it relates to tuition waivers would be revised to include
those who have had a “qualifying discharge” as defined in Section 4.

“Eligible Veteran or National Guard Member means:
A Washington domiciliary who was an active or reserve member of the United States military or naval forces, or a National
Guard member called to active duty, who served in active federal service, under either Title 10 or Title 32 of the United
States Code, in a war or conflict fought on foreign soil or in international waters or in support of those serving on foreign soil
or in international waters, and if discharged from service, has a qualifying discharge as defined in section 4.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact

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Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

No cash receipts impact.

This bill would establish a definition for “qualifying discharge” for use in determining eligibility for various benefits for
uniformed services members. These benefits include tuition waivers and eligibility for resident tuition rates.

The definition for “qualifying discharge” could expand the number of spouses, domestic partners and dependents that are
eligible for resident tuition rates and tuition waivers. It is anticipated that the number of additional students qualifying for
resident tuition and tuition waivers under the terms of the bill would be negligible.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.

No expenditure impact.

Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE

III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE

Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE

IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE

IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE

IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.

NONE

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Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL NOTE
Department of Commerce

Bill Number: 2014 HB Title: Definition of veteran

Part I: Jurisdiction-Location, type or status of political subdivision defines range of fiscal impacts.
Legislation Impacts:
X Cities: Indeterminate staff costs for all cities.
X Counties: Indeterminate staff costs for all counties.
X Special Districts: Indeterminate staff costs for all special purpose districts.

Specific jurisdictions only:
Variance occurs due to:

Part II: Estimates
No fiscal impacts.

Expenditures represent one-time costs:

Legislation provides local option:

X Key variables cannot be estimated with certainty at this time: Increase in staff workload; the number of newly eligible veterans that
will apply for county financial assistance funding. The number of
newly eligible claimants that will file for a property tax exemption
grant.
Estimated revenue impacts to:
None

Estimated expenditure impacts to:

Non-zero but indeterminate cost and/or savings. Please see discussion.

Part III: Preparation and Approval
Fiscal Note Analyst: Kristine Williams Phone: (564) 669-3002 Date: 01/09/2024
Leg. Committee Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/03/2024
Agency Approval: Alice Zillah Phone: 360-725-5035 Date: 01/09/2024
OFM Review: Breann Boggs Phone: (360) 485-5716 Date: 01/09/2024
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Part IV: Analysis
A. SUMMARY OF BILL
Description of the bill with an emphasis on how it impacts local government.
The proposed legislation would allow veterans who are eligible for federal Department of Veterans Affairs monetary
benefits to also be eligible for certain state benefits without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender
expression. This bill amends several RCWs which describe scoring criteria used for civil service entrance examinations
and the eligibility criteria used to approve or renew veterans' financial assistance, occupational licenses, business
certifications, special license plates and property tax exemption claims.

Section 2 and 3 amend RCW 41.04.005 and RCW 41.004.007, respectively, to remove the definition of “veteran” based
on honorable discharge or service to now include the definition of “veteran” with a qualifying discharge as listed in section
4 of this act and at least one of the service criteria listed in this section.

Section 4 is a new section added to chapter 73.04 RCW which provides the definition of “qualifying discharge” to be:

-- A discharge with an honorable characterization of service.
-- A discharge with a general under honorable conditions characterization of service.
-- A discharge with an other than honorable characterization of service if the applicant provides a letter, administrative
decision, or other documentation from the United States department of veterans affairs showing eligibility for or receipt of
monetary benefits, such as disability compensation or nonservice-connected pension; or
-- Any characterization of service if the reason for discharge was listed due to: (a) A person’s sexual orientation, gender
identity, or gender expression; (b) statements, consensual sexual conduct, or consensual acts relating to sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression; or (c) the disclosure of statements, conduct, or acts relating to sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression to military officials.

Section 8 adds a new section which repeals RCW 2.48.100.

Section 12 and 13 amend RCW 28B.15.621 and RCW 28B.102.020, respectively, to revise the definition of “eligible
veteran or national guard member” to include the definition of a qualifying discharge as defined by this act.

Section 14 amends RCW 41.04.010 to require that the definition of “veteran” as defined by this act, to be applied to all
veteran scoring criteria used in competitive state examinations for public offices, positions, or employment.

Section 16 amends RCW 41.08.040 to require that the definition of “veteran” as defined by this act, to be used in
determining credits applied to fire department civil service entrance examinations.

Section 17 amends RCW 41.12.040 to require that the definition of “veteran” as defined by this act, to be used in
determining credits applied to police department civil service entrance examinations.

Section 28 amends RCW 73.08.005 subsection (5) which replaces “honorable” discharge under the definition of “veteran”
with a qualifying discharge as defined in section 4 of this act to be used in county programs which are administered with
veterans’ assistance funds.

Section 31 amends RCW 84.39.020 to revise the necessary documentation required for widows or widowers of veterans
to file a property tax exemption claim with the department of revenue. These claims may be filed at county assessor’s
offices.

This legislation would take effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.

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B. SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE IMPACTS
Expenditure impacts of the legislation on local governments with the expenditure provisions identified by section number and when
appropriate, the detail of expenditures. Delineated between city, county and special district impacts.

This legislation would have an indeterminate expenditure impact on local governments.

It can be assumed that local governments will incur staff and training costs necessary to update human resource policies
and examination procedures. These costs will vary by jurisdiction and are indeterminate.

WDVA estimates that up to 37,760 veterans would be newly eligible under this proposal. This bill will remove the
discretion counties are currently allowed to determine eligibility for veterans' assistance funds. For example, the
Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) reports that Whatcom County currently refers veterans who are
experiencing homelessness and do not have an honorable discharge to the federally funded Supportive Services for
Veterans Program (SSVF). This allows Whatcom County to have more assistance to house honorably discharged
veterans. County data tracked by the Opportunity Council, based in Whatcom County, indicates a 20% increase in the
number of veterans experiencing homelessness. In 2023, Whatcom County spent $100,000 for 35 honorably discharged
veterans. Whatcom County has budgeted $100,000 for 2024 as well. A 20% increase will reduce the amount available for
each veteran to approximately $2,000 which is not enough to pay for a housing deposit in Whatcom County, according to
county officials.

County assessors and treasurers may incur staff costs related to processing an unknown number of property tax
exemption claims for newly eligible applicants. These costs are indeterminate.
C. SUMMARY OF REVENUE IMPACTS
Revenue impacts of the legislation on local governments, with the revenue provisions identified by section number, and when
appropriate, the detail of revenue sources. Delineated between city, county and special district impacts.

This legislation would not impact local government revenues.

SOURCES
Association of Washington Cities
Washington State Association of Counties
WDVA SB 5871 Assumptions
Department of Revenue fiscal note (SB 5871)

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