RCW 43.60A.010
Definitions.
As used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Committee" means the veterans affairs advisory committee.
(2) "Department" means the department of veterans affairs.
(3) "Director" means the director of the department of veterans affairs.
(4) "Goods and services" includes professional services and all other goods and services.
(5) "Procurement" means the purchase, lease, or rental of any goods or services.
(6) "State agency" includes the state of Washington and all agencies, departments, offices, divisions, boards, commissions, and correctional and other types of institutions.
(7) "Veteran-owned business" means a business that is certified by the department to be at least fifty-one percent owned and controlled by:
(a) A veteran as defined in RCW 41.04.007; or
(b) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 117; 2010 c 5 § 2; 2006 c 343 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 115 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: (1) The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
(2) This section was amended by 2010 c 5 § 2 and by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 117, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Purpose—2010 c 5: "The legislature recognizes the unique sacrifices made by veterans and the substantial challenges that returning veterans face after a period of military duty away from home. The legislature further recognizes that veterans who own private businesses may face particular hardships as a direct result of their military service. The purpose of this act is to mitigate economic damage to veteran-owned businesses as a result of military service, and to provide opportunities to them in recognition of the outstanding service they have given to their country." [ 2010 c 5 § 1.]
Construction—2010 c 5: "This act is not intended to create a cause of action or entitlement in an individual or class of individuals." [ 2010 c 5 § 12.]
Findings—2006 c 343: See note following RCW 43.60A.160.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - State Government—Executive
Chapter 43.60A - Department of Veterans Affairs.
43.60A.020 - Department created—Powers, duties, and functions.
43.60A.030 - Director—Qualifications—Salary—Vacancy.
43.60A.040 - General powers and duties of director.
43.60A.050 - Deputy director—Assistant directors.
43.60A.060 - Delegation of powers and duties.
43.60A.070 - Additional powers and duties of director.
43.60A.075 - Powers as to state veterans' homes.
43.60A.080 - Veterans affairs advisory committee—Created—Membership—Terms—Powers and duties.
43.60A.100 - Counseling services—Veterans, including national guard and reservists.
43.60A.101 - Peer-to-peer support program—Report to the legislature.
43.60A.110 - Counseling—Coordination of programs.
43.60A.120 - Counseling—Priority.
43.60A.130 - Counseling—Posttraumatic stress disorder and combat stress program.
43.60A.140 - Veterans stewardship account.
43.60A.150 - Veterans conservation corps—Created.
43.60A.152 - Collaboration with departments implementing the Washington conservation corps.
43.60A.154 - Agreements with federal entities for projects.
43.60A.155 - Cooperation with the salmon recovery funding board regarding project work.
43.60A.160 - Veterans innovations program.
43.60A.175 - Receipt of gifts, grants, or endowments—Rule-making authority.
43.60A.185 - Veterans innovations program account.
43.60A.190 - Certified veteran-owned businesses.
43.60A.195 - Veteran-owned business certification—Rules—Outreach.
43.60A.200 - Awards of procurement contracts by state agencies to veteran-owned businesses.
43.60A.210 - Donations to disabled veterans assistance account.
43.60A.215 - Disabled veterans assistance account.
43.60A.220 - Helmets to hardhats program.
43.60A.230 - Veterans service officer program.
43.60A.235 - Veterans service officer fund.
43.60A.240 - Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator—Created—Duties—Report.
43.60A.245 - Military spouse liaison—Created—Duties.
43.60A.250 - Purple heart state—Signage—Account.
43.60A.260 - Suicide prevention community-based services grant program.
43.60A.270 - Veterans and military members suicide prevention account.
43.60A.280 - Mental health, well-being, and suicide prevention resources.
43.60A.903 - Certification when apportionments of budgeted funds required because of transfers.
43.60A.906 - Collective bargaining units or agreements not altered.