NGAW is committed to networking, working the resolution process, and testifying at legislative hearings in order to produce results for YOU! We are an advocate organization operated exclusively to promote the social welfare of Washington Soldiers and Airmen and their families. As a non-profit, seperate from the WA Military Department, NGAW is a lobbying force, focused on securing the most effective legislation to maximize Washington State Army and Air Guardsmen benefits and resources.
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Legislative
Priorities
TriCare for All
The Healthcare for our Troops Act (S. 5142/H.R. 3512) would ensure every Guardsman can access medical coverage at all times.
National Guard Parity Act
S.1859/HR3626 seek to provide equal GI benefits for Guard and Reserve members for duty equal to their active-duty counterparts.
Discounted Discover Pass
NGAW members should have discounted access to state parks & lands managed by the WA Department of Natural Resources.
2024 Priority Bills
- HB 1943 – Guard Education Grant for spouses and dependent children
- SB 5803 – Guard Referral & Bonuses
- HB 1869 – Guard Referral & Bonuses
- HB 1005 – Employer tax incentive for Veterans/Guard Members.
Supported Bills
PASSED! HB 1862 Disabled Veteran Assist./tax (Rep. Leavitt)
HB 1869 National Guard Recruitment (Rep. Leavitt)
PASSED! HB 1917 Physician Assistant Compact (Rep. Leavitt)
HB 1925 Veterans Service Officers (Rep. Shavers)
PASSED! HB 1939 Social Work Compact (Rep. Orwell)
PASSED! HB 1943 National Guard Grant (Rep. Leavitt)
PASSED! HB 2004 Military Student Early Registration (Rep. McEntire)
HB 2101 Child care licensing fees (Rep. Rule)
PASSED! HB 2111 Subsidized Child Care (Rep. Nance)
HB 2162 LTSS exemption/military (Rep. Chambers)
HB 2203 Incarcerated Veterans Pilot (Rep. Ryu)
HB 1952 Concerning Long-Term Recovery after Disasters
PASSED! HB 2020 Creating a state-administered public infrastructure assistance program within
the emergency management division.
PASSED! HB 1978 Adding special purpose and junior taxing districts to the intrastate mutual aid
system.
PASSED! SB 5803 National Guard Recruitment (Sen. Conway)
SB 5815 Physician Assistant Compact (Sen. Muzzall)
SB 5941 Subsidized Child Care (Sen. Wilson, C.)
SB 6000 Military Service Credit (Sen. Hunt)
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Legislative
Achievements
Our NGAW Legislative Chair and Committee work the resolution process at both the State and Federal levels to determine Association priorities. They propose legislation and work with law makers to gain sponsorship and support. They testify at the State level and share the Call to Action with our membership.
All of this produces results that benefit every WA Guardsmen!
Are you interested in joining the Legislative Committee? Contact us for more information at legislativedirector@ngaw.org.
Defined by NGAW
National Guard Education Grant
2020, 2021, & 2024
Wildland Firefighting Pay Increase
2020
Free Hunting License
2016
Protecting MUTA
Drill Pay
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