Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Southeast Asian refugee resettlement.
HR 4649 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in Washington State, specifically honoring the 1975 arrival of Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, and Hmong refugees. It recognizes historical events like the first refugee arrivals at Camp Murray in May 1975 and Washington's role in resettling over 4,000 refugees by late 1975. The resolution expresses the House's commitment to upholding "values of compassion and inclusion" for refugees but contains no new policy, funding, or binding requirements. As a commemorative measure, it does not directly affect any individuals or implement new legislation.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 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 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
My-Linh Thai
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
Co
April Berg
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Burnett
RRepublican
Co
Brianna Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Eslick
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Davina Duerr
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Entenman
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Nance
DDemocratic
Co
Hunter Abell
RRepublican
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