Honoring the Washington State commercial fishing fleet.
This Senate Resolution (SR 8643) is a ceremonial expression of support, not a law with policy changes. It honors Washington State's commercial fishing fleet by expressing condolences to families of fishers lost at sea, wishing the fleet a safe and prosperous 2025 season, and hoping all fishers return home safely. The resolution specifically references the May 4, 2025, blessing of the fleet in Blaine Harbor. It directly affects the fishing community and their families through symbolic recognition, with no new regulations or funding mechanisms.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Sharon Shewmake
DDemocratic
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