Bill > HJR4208

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to divide Washington state into two autonomous regions: the Puget Sound region and the Columbia region. The Puget Sound region would include 13 counties primarily in western Washington, with its capital in Thurston County, while the Columbia region would comprise 27 counties primarily in eastern Washington, with its capital in Grant County. Each region would establish its own regional legislature with a senate and house of representatives, and elect a regional governor. The resolution stipulates that current judges and elected officials at county, local, and federal levels would continue to serve their existing terms. The regions would own assets within their respective boundaries and assume state liabilities proportional to their population. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election, requiring voter approval to take effect. The resolution emphasizes that the proposed changes constitute a single, integrated plan, and if deemed separate amendments, the entire resolution would be considered void.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4208&Year=2025&Initiative=false