Honoring Japanese-Americans who suffered relocation and internment during World War II.
HR 4619 is a commemorative resolution adopted by the Washington State House of Representatives on February 19, 2025. It formally acknowledges the 83rd anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and internment of over 120,000 Japanese-Americans during World War II, including 12,000 from Washington State. The resolution specifically recognizes Japanese-American veterans, incarcerees, and civil rights activists from Washington who endured this injustice and served in the military while incarcerated. It directs copies to organizations like the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Wing Luke Museum, reflecting on the principle of "liberty and justice for all."
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
Floor votes
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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2
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Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 97 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Laurie Jinkins
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Bernbaum
DDemocratic
Co
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ybarra
RRepublican
Co
Alicia Rule
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Engell
RRepublican
Co
April Berg
DDemocratic
Co
April Connors
RRepublican
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