The Washington state Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 5041, a bill to direct more goods and services contracts to veteran-owned businesses Wednesday.
The bill, originally sponsored by Sen. Derek Kilmer, now heads to the House of Representatives. “This is the least we can do for those who have done so much for us,” Kilmer said.
The bill also requires the state to reach out to veteran- and service member-owned businesses, making them aware of opportunities to compete for state contracts. That builds off legislation Kilmer authored two years ago that, when signed into law, required the creation of a registry of businesses owned by veterans and service members.
Sen. Kilmer encourages all Washington vetrepreneurs to contact their state representatives and insist this bill become law before the current legislative session ends in March. To download a sample letter visit www.navoba.com/statetracker.
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