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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Recognizing the strong partnership between Washington state and Ireland.
AI Summary
This resolution, adopted by the Washington state House of Representatives, formally acknowledges and celebrates the strong and mutually beneficial partnership between Washington state and Ireland. It highlights the long-standing relationship, noting that the cities of Seattle and Galway have been "sister cities" since 1986, fostering nearly four decades of collaboration in areas like trade, tourism, and educational exchanges. The resolution also recognizes Ireland's role as a hub for technological innovation, attracting companies with ties to Washington, and emphasizes the significant annual trade exceeding one billion dollars between the two entities in sectors such as technology, aerospace, agriculture, and energy.
Sponsors (16)
Chris Stearns (D)*,
Hunter Abell (R),
Stephanie Barnard (R),
Lisa Callan (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
David Hackney (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Adison Richards (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Osman Salahuddin (D),
Janice Zahn (D),
Last Action
Adopted. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4684&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Resolutions/4684-Ireland.pdf |
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