Establishes a Washington National Guard retention program to encourage service extension.

The bill creates the Washington National Guard Retention Program to study retention needs, including service length and critical skills. The adjutant general determines eligibility criteria and bonus amounts, with payments scheduled accordingly. The state military department reports on retention needs and recommendations to the governor and legislature every three years.

Establishes a Washington National Guard retention program to encourage service extension.

The bill creates the Washington National Guard Retention Program to study retention needs, including service length and critical skills. The adjutant general determines eligibility criteria and bonus amounts, with payments scheduled accordingly. The state military department reports on retention needs and recommendations to the governor and legislature every three years.