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This bill, known as the Washington Sovereignty Act, aims to protect Washington state's constitutional rights by preventing state and local officials from enforcing federal executive orders that the legislature deems unconstitutional or in violation of judicial precedent. The bill prohibits state and local government employees, agents, and National Guard members from being required or authorized to follow any federal executive order that does not comply with the United States Constitution, Washington Constitution, or established judicial standards. Additionally, the bill allows state and local agencies, including law enforcement and emergency services, to seek reimbursement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for any costs incurred while protecting citizens' First Amendment rights to protest such potentially unconstitutional federal orders. The legislation emphasizes the state's intent to safeguard its citizens' rights and maintains that no state resources should be used to enforce federal actions that the state determines to be unconstitutional. The bill is declared an emergency measure and takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5688&Year=2025&Initiative=false