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Joint Committee on Veterans' & Military Affairs

This joint committee is made up of members from the House and Senate. The committee typically conducts work sessions outside of the legislative session. Learn about the committee, its meetings, and how to participate.

    The Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs (JCVMA) studies and makes recommendations regarding issues affecting veterans, active military forces, and the National Guard. The Committee also studies and makes recommendations regarding the structure and administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Military Department.

    Authorizing Legislation: RCW 73.04.150
    Chamber
    Joint
    Committee status
    Active

    Contact

    Office of Program Research

    PHONE

    360-786-7100

    MAILING ADDRESS

    P.O. Box 40600

    Olympia, WA 98504-0600

    Senate Committee Services

    PHONE

    360-786-7400

    MAILING ADDRESS

    P.O. Box 40466

    Olympia, WA 98504-0466

    Upcoming committee activity

    See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in Joint Committee on Veterans' & Military Affairs.

    Monday, June 30, 2025

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     Upcoming committee meetings for Monday, June 30, 2025
    10:00 AM Joint Joint Committee on Veterans' & Military Affairs Virtual Agenda View docs View video
    Upcoming committee meetings for Monday, June 30, 2025

    Time: 10:00 AM

    Chamber: Joint

    Committee: Joint Committee on Veterans' & Military Affairs

    Location: Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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    Committee members and staff

    13 members
    in the Joint Committee on Veterans' & Military Affairs
    Co-Chair: Leavitt, Mari
    Co-Chair: Wagoner, Keith
    Committee members and staff

    Legislative Members

    List of legislative members of the committee
    Member District Room Phone
    Leavitt, Mari (D)
    Co-Chair    		 28 332 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7890
    Wagoner, Keith (R)
    Co-Chair    		 39 332A Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7676
    Bronoske, Dan (D)
    		 28 132D Legislative Building 360-786-7958
    Conway, Steve (D)
    		 29 241 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7656
    Donaghy, Brandy (D)
    		 44 417 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7804
    Fortunato, Phil (R)
    		 31 341A Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7660
    Gildon, Chris (R)
    		 25 311A Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7648
    Graham, Jenny (R)
    		 6 435 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7962
    Lovick, John (D)
    		 44 212 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7686
    MacEwen, Drew (R)
    		 35 321A Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7668
    McEntire, Joel (R)
    		 19 409 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7870
    Nobles, T'wina (D)
    		 28 416 Legislative Building 360-786-7654
    Orwall, Tina (D)
    		 33 404 Legislative Building 360-786-7664

    Committee Staff

    List of staff members of the committee
    Staff Position Room Phone
    Poole, Emily Counsel 261 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7106
    Vogel, Greg Staff Counsel 440 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7413
    Wehling, Martha Counsel 231A John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7067
    Hopper, Truman Committee Assistant 466 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7381
    Osorio, Isis Committee Assistant 267A John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7306

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