JOINT MEMORIAL · 1997–98 SESSION
HJM 4003: Rights of children conventn
Requesting that Senate adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Children be denied.
Summary
- The Washington State Legislature declares that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child infringes on parental rights with respect to health care, education, religion, and other aspects of raising children. The U.S. Senate is requested not to adopt the convention.
From the House Bill Analysis (HJM 4003), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- 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
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: John Koster (R-39)
10 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
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HJM 4003 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HJM 4003 (2021–22) Russia/petroleum purchases
- HJM 4003 (2019–20) New state in E. Washington
- HJM 4003 (2017–18) Free and fair elections
- HJM 4003 (2015–16) Parental rights amendment
- HJM 4003 (2013–14) I-5 Skagit river bridge
- HJM 4003 (2011–12) Western climate initiative