Bill > HR4680

This resolution, passed by the Washington State House of Representatives, formally acknowledges the significant contributions of the domestic maritime industry, which includes tugboats, towboats, and barges, to the state's economy and its ability to recover from natural disasters. It highlights the industry's readiness to partner with the state, develop emergency plans, and conduct pilot projects to enhance regional disaster preparedness, drawing on its history of crucial first-response actions like assisting in evacuations and delivering essential supplies after major events. The resolution also emphasizes that this industry employs thousands of Washingtonians, generating substantial income, and underscores its vital role in ensuring the state's resilience, defined as the capacity to withstand and recover from crises, especially in light of increasing extreme weather and the significant seismic risk posed by the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Copies of this resolution are to be sent to Washington's federal representatives in Congress.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4680&Year=2025&Initiative=false