HR 4713 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Honoring John Michael Sattgast.

This bill is a House resolution that formally honors John Michael Sattgast for his 35 years of dedicated service as a communications professional for the House Republican Caucus in the Washington State Legislature. It recognizes his work producing over 4,000 radio stories and coordinating media coverage for state representatives, as well as his leadership roles with the National Conference of State Legislatures. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to sharing legislative history and public information, noting his receipt of the 2023 Legislative Staff Achievement Award. This measure serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new policy or affecting government operations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

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Total actions
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Committee
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Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
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Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 97 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Laurie Jinkins
Laurie Jinkins
DDemocratic
WA
27
Co
Photo of Adam Bernbaum
Adam Bernbaum
DDemocratic
WA
24
Co
Photo of Adison Richards
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
WA
26
Co
Photo of Alex Ramel
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
WA
40
Co
Photo of Alex Ybarra
Alex Ybarra
RRepublican
WA
13
Co
Photo of Alicia Rule
Alicia Rule
DDemocratic
WA
42
Co
Photo of Amy Walen
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
WA
48
Co
Photo of Andrew Barkis
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
WA
2
Co
Photo of Andrew Engell
Andrew Engell
RRepublican
WA
7
Co
Photo of April Berg
April Berg
DDemocratic
WA
44
Co
Photo of April Connors
April Connors
RRepublican
WA
8