BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1857: International trade

Requiring legislative ratification of international trade agreements.

Summary

Clarifies that the Legislature must authorize the commitment of Washington to any future trade agreements.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the state's ability to participate in international trade agreements;

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

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 8, 2005First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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