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HR4705 • 2026

Mexico & Canada/economic tie

Celebrating the economic ties between Washington, Mexico, and Canada.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Ryu, Representative Peterson, Representative Cortes, Representative Graham, Representative Nance, Representative Stuebe, Representative Zahn, Representative Callan, Representative Obras, Representative Berry, Representative Hill, Representative Richards, Representative Macri, Representative Street, Representative Timmons, Representative Gregerson, Representative Paul, Representative Stearns, Representative Taylor
Last action
2026-03-02
Official status
H Adopted
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Mexico & Canada/economic tie

Mexico & Canada/economic tie

What This Bill Does

  • Mexico & Canada/economic tie

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-02 House

    Adopted.

Official Summary Text

Mexico & Canada/economic tie

Current Bill Text

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WHEREAS, The State of Washington is one of the most trade-driven 1
states in the United States, with international trade supporting 2
nearly one million jobs across the state; and 3
WHEREAS, The people of Washington value its trade relationships 4
with the people of Canada and Mexico; and 5
WHEREAS, Canada is consistently Washington state's largest export 6
destination, with billions of dollars in goods and services exchanged 7
annually, supporting workers, farmers, manufacturers, and small 8
businesses in every region of the state; and 9
WHEREAS, Washington's aerospace industry, the highest 10
concentration of advanced manufacturing in the nation, relies on 11
stable trade flows and competitive supply chains; and12
WHEREAS, Washington's agricultural community, including producers 13
of potatoes, apples, cherries, berries, hops, wheat, dairy, seafood, 14
and wine, depends on reliable access to markets to sustain family 15
farms, rural communities, and food processors throughout the state; 16
and 17
WHEREAS, Washington's technology and innovation sectors rely on 18
digital trade and intellectual property provisions to provide the 19
necessary certainty for business growth; and 20
WHEREAS, Businesses operating in Washington depend on 21
consistency, transparency, and cooperation to make long-term 22
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4705 , by Representatives Ryu, Peterson, Cortes,
Graham, Nance, Stuebe, Zahn, Callan, Obras, Berry, Hill, Richards, Macri, Street,
Timmons, Gregerson, Paul, Stearns, and Taylor
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investments, retain workers, and remain competitive in the global 1
economy; 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives 3
of the State of Washington reaffirm its strong support for the 4
enduring economic and commercial ties between the people of the State 5
of Washington, Mexico, and Canada. 6
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