Honoring Julia Butler Hansen.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Washington State House of Representatives on April 4, 2025. It honors Congresswoman Julia Butler Hansen's legacy, recognizing her as the first woman to chair a Congressional Appropriations Subcommittee, her role in building Pacific Northwest infrastructure like the Astoria-Megler Bridge, and her 21-year service in the Washington State Legislature and 14-year U.S. Congress career. The resolution specifically acknowledges her historical significance through the Julia Butler Hansen House, which contains artifacts from her public service. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact but formally commemorates her contributions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 43 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joel McEntire
RRepublican
Co
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Rule
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
Co
April Connors
RRepublican
Co
Brandy Donaghy
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Burnett
RRepublican
Co
Brianna Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Corry
RRepublican
Co
Chris Stearns
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
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