Honoring Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney.
Senate Resolution 8646 (adopted April 10, 2025) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney, a former Washington state legislator and longtime advocate for migrant communities, education, and economic equity. It recognizes her foundational work co-founding organizations like The Latino Association (later Inspire) and the Yakima Valley Farmworkers Health Centers, her 16-year service in the House of Representatives (1997-2013), and her advocacy for policies including in-state tuition for undocumented students and the REAL Hope Act (Dream Act). The resolution formally celebrates her legacy of public service and commitment to underserved communities across Washington State.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted.
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Javier Valdez
DDemocratic
Co
Adrian Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
Claudia Kauffman
DDemocratic
Co
Drew Hansen
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Alvarado
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Pedersen
DDemocratic
Co
John Lovick
DDemocratic
Co
RS
Rebecca Saldaña
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Conway
DDemocratic
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