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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Jan. 2026 – Regarding employer Leave Authorization for State Active Duty

May 2025 – A resolution in opposition to the proposed changes to federal pensions from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, specifically the increase in employee contributions to FERS. Resolution was presented at 2025 NGAUS Conference and resolved favorably: the undesirable draft changes to the federal pensions from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform were dropped.

April 2025 – Washington state should eliminate the income limit for veterans’ real estate tax exemptions.

Nov. 2024 – Regarding implementing a retention incentive for Washington government workers who are also in the National Guard.

2026 Priority Bills

PASSED!  HB2417 – Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington.  Read about HB 2417
PASSED!  SB 6046 – Establishing the Washington division of civil air patrol as part of the Washington military department.  Read about SB 6046
PASSED!  SB5420  – Ensuring access to state benefits and opportunities for veterans, uniformed service members, and military spouses.  Read about SB5420
PASSED!  SB5827 – Concerning the definition of a “qualifying discharge” for the Washington state veterans’ preference program for civil service. Read about SB5827
PASSED! SB6035 – Ensuring access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters.  Read about SB6035
PASSED! HB1541 – Update to Veterans Affairs advisory coordination with the State. Read about HB1541

HB 1073 – Creates a Washington National Guard retention program.  Comment on HB 1073
HB 1165 – Increases the income thresholds for the property tax exemption program for veterans with disabilities.  Comment on HB 1165
HB 2099 – Allows military children who would not normally quality to enroll in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program.  Comment on HB 2099
SB 5398 – Concerning property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities.  Comment on SB5398
SB 5954 – Concerning veteran survivor tuition waiver eligibility.  Comment on SB5954

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