Honoring the dairy industry.
HR 4690 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by Washington's House of Representatives on February 18, 2026, to honor the state's dairy industry. It recognizes dairy farms' economic contributions (over $1 billion annually, 400+ farms, 275,000 cows) and historical role since the 1800s, acknowledging their impact on Washington's economy and communities. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or funding, it serves as formal recognition ahead of Dairy Day celebrations at the legislature.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laurie Jinkins
DDemocratic
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