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HR4642 • 2026

Refugee communities

Recognizing the important role Washington's refugee communities play in the state's history and the civic, cultural, and economic life of our state.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Thai, Representative Parshley, Representative Leavitt, Representative Callan, Representative Pollet, Representative Santos, Representative Nance, Representative Cortes, Representative Ryu, Representative Bergquist, Representative Zahn, Representative Donaghy, Representative Stonier, Representative Walen, Representative Kloba, Representative Salahuddin, Representative Gregerson, Representative Paul, Representative Reed, Representative Thomas
Last action
2025-04-03
Official status
H Adopted
Effective date
Not listed

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Refugee communities

Refugee communities

What This Bill Does

  • Refugee communities

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Bill History

  1. 2025-04-03 House

    Adopted.

Official Summary Text

Refugee communities

Current Bill Text

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WHEREAS, Washington has a storied history of supporting refugees 1
seeking a safe place to land, acting as a sanctuary for many fleeing 2
their homes due to war, violence, oppression, and discrimination; and3
WHEREAS, Leading with compassion and empathy has made Washington 4
state a welcoming place for thousands of refugees to land and 5
establish residence, adding to the rich diversity of Washington and 6
fostering a community that celebrates inclusion; and7
WHEREAS, Following the conclusion of the Vietnam War, thousands 8
of Vietnamese immigrants were welcomed to and settled in Washington, 9
setting the precedent for thousands of other refugee groups to seek 10
refuge in Washington state; and 11
WHEREAS, Approximately 16,000 Ukrainians continue to seek refuge 12
in Washington from the ongoing violence since the Russian invasion of 13
Ukraine in 2022; and 14
WHEREAS, Washington's refugee communities add to the rich 15
tapestry of voices and identities that enrich our communities and 16
make Washington a culturally vibrant and diverse state; and17
WHEREAS, Everett, Washington is home to the only refugee 18
welcoming center in the state, with many refugees arriving with 19
little more than the clothes on their backs; 20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives 21
recognize the important role Washington's refugee communities play in 22
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4642 , by Representatives Thai, Parshley, Leavitt,
Callan, Pollet, Santos, Nance, Cortes, Ryu, Bergquist, Zahn, Donaghy, Stonier,
Walen, Kloba, Salahuddin, Gregerson, Paul, Reed, and Thomas
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the state's history and the civic, cultural, and economic life of our 1
state. 2
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I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of4
Resolution 4642 adopted by the House of Representatives5
April 3, 2025 6
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Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk 12
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