Reaffirming the longstanding relationship between Washington and Canada.
HR 4659 is a symbolic House resolution that reaffirms Washington state's relationship with Canada. It highlights the strong economic ties, including $2.7 billion in daily trade across sectors like agriculture and manufacturing, and notes shared challenges like disaster response (e.g., Nooksack floods, wildfires) and cross-border cooperation in places like Point Roberts. The resolution emphasizes collaboration on climate change, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and mutual respect for Indigenous partnerships. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but formally expresses support for the longstanding partnership.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2025
Last action Apr 8, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janice Zahn
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Bernbaum
DDemocratic
Co
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Rule
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
Co
Beth Doglio
DDemocratic
Co
Brandy Donaghy
DDemocratic
Co
Chipalo Street
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Bronoske
DDemocratic
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