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HB 1221: Gubernatorial proclamations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1221 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency. Primary sponsor: Mike Volz (R). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to increasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Volz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Andrew Barkis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Chris Corry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Travis Couture | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Jeremie Dufault | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Jenny Graham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Mark Klicker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| John Ley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Matt Marshall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Stephanie McClintock | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Joshua Penner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Suzanne Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Jim Walsh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
- Prefiled for introduction.