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WA SB5688
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Hasegawa
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AI Summary
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State and local officials, employees, agents, contractors, and National Guard members are prohibited from being required or authorized to follow federal executive orders that violate the U.S. Constitution, Washington Constitution, or judicial precedents
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State and local agencies, including law enforcement and emergency services, may invoice the U.S. Department of the Treasury to seek reimbursement for costs incurred while protecting citizens' First Amendment protest rights against unconstitutional federal executive orders
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Adds new sections to chapter 43.01 RCW establishing these state sovereignty protections
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Designated as the "Washington sovereignty act" and declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Concerning federal orders that violate the United States Constitution, Washington Constitution, or judicial precedent.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026