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WA HB2085
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rob Chase
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AI Summary
- Establishes a joint legislative task force to study dividing Washington into two autonomous regions—Puget Sound (13 western counties) and Columbia (26 eastern and southwest counties)—each with regional governors, legislators, and judges
- Washington would remain a single state for federal elections; the division would require a constitutional amendment approved by voters
- Task force consists of the lieutenant governor (chair), majority and minority leaders from both chambers, with initial meeting 90 days after session adjournment
- Creates separate Puget Sound and Columbia region committees with 11 members each representing banking, agriculture, forestry, transportation, energy, environment, tribes, code reviser, legislative staff, and judiciary
- Task force must report its plan to the legislature by December 31, 2026; the act is titled the "win-win for Washington act"
Legislative Description
Concerning autonomous regions in Washington state.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government & Tribal Relations4/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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