Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1161: Veteran employability
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1161 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing the veteran employability training and career advancement for reentry program. Primary sponsor: Cindy Ryu (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to establishing the veteran employability training and career advancement for reentry program;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Ryu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Lauren Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Edwin Obras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Dave Paul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to Appropriations.
- PEW - Executive action taken by committee.
- PEW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; do not pass.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
- Prefiled for introduction.