WA People
JOINT MEMORIAL · 2001–02 SESSION

SJM 8002: Formation of a new state

Petitioning Congress to consent to the formation of a new state.

Summary

  • The Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Washington petition for that portion of the state from the crest of the Cascade Mountains east to the existing state border, including the Wenatchee and Yakima valleys, to become a separate and independent state.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJM 8002), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2001
  2. Out of committeeFeb 27, 2001
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Filed
Prime sponsor
Bob McCaslin (R-4)
Introduced
January 8, 2001 in the Senate
Last action
January 16, 2002

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Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob McCaslin (R-4)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bob Morton R-7

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. On motion, referred to Judiciary.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. Senate Rules "X" file.
  5. Referred to Rules.
  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  7. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  9. Minority; do not pass.
  10. JUD - Majority; do pass.
  11. And refer to Judiciary.
  12. SLG - Majority; without recommendation.
  13. Referred to Judiciary.
  14. First reading, referred to State & Local Government.
  15. Prefiled for introduction.

SJM 8002 in other sessions

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