JOINT MEMORIAL · 1997–98 SESSION
HJM 4002: State sovereignty
Claiming state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment.
Summary
- The Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Washington resolve that the State of Washington claims sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers that have not been enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, and demand that the federal government cease and desist immediately all mandates that are beyond the scope of its constitutionally delegated powers.
From the House Bill Analysis (HJM 4002), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 23, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Filed
- Prime sponsor
- John Koster (R-39)
- Introduced
- January 23, 1997 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
- Companion bill
- SJM 8002
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: John Koster (R-39)
14 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HJM 4002 in other sessions
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