JOINT MEMORIAL · 2005–06 SESSION

SJM 8009: Eastern Washington

Petitioning for the creation of a new state in Eastern Washington.

Summary

As a result of historical, cultural, and economic differences between eastern and western Washington, 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 to become a separate and independent state.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJM 8009), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

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

SJM 8009 (2025–26) Joe Mentor memorial overpass · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJM 8009 (2023–24) Harbor maintenance tax · Passed Legislature · filed with Secretary of State
SJM 8009 (2021–22) National biodiversity strat. · Did not pass · died in committee
SJM 8009 (2019–20) Marine plastic pollution · Did not pass · died in committee
SJM 8009 (2017–18) PS hatchery & gen mgmt plans · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SJM 8009 (2015–16) State ports' competitiveness · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJM 8009 (2013–14) Banking/Glass-Steagall act · Did not pass · died in committee
SJM 8009 (2011–12) Remote sales/tax collection · Passed Legislature · filed with Secretary of State