HR 4619 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Honoring Japanese-Americans who suffered relocation and internment during World War II.

HR 4619 is a commemorative resolution adopted by the Washington State House of Representatives on February 19, 2025. It formally acknowledges the 83rd anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and internment of over 120,000 Japanese-Americans during World War II, including 12,000 from Washington State. The resolution specifically recognizes Japanese-American veterans, incarcerees, and civil rights activists from Washington who endured this injustice and served in the military while incarcerated. It directs copies to organizations like the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Wing Luke Museum, reflecting on the principle of "liberty and justice for all."
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2025
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1 primary · 97 co-sponsors

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Photo of Laurie Jinkins
Laurie Jinkins
DDemocratic
WA
27
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Photo of Adam Bernbaum
Adam Bernbaum
DDemocratic
WA
24
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Photo of Adison Richards
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
WA
26
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Photo of Alex Ramel
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
WA
40
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Photo of Alex Ybarra
Alex Ybarra
RRepublican
WA
13
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Photo of Alicia Rule
Alicia Rule
DDemocratic
WA
42
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Photo of Amy Walen
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
WA
48
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Photo of Andrew Barkis
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
WA
2
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Photo of Andrew Engell
Andrew Engell
RRepublican
WA
7
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Photo of April Berg
April Berg
DDemocratic
WA
44
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Photo of April Connors
April Connors
RRepublican
WA
8