BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1509: New state/Eastern WA

Establishing the new state of Liberty.

Summary

Establishes a separate and independent state from the eastern portions of Washington which is named, and known as, the state of Liberty. Takes effect immediately upon consent of the United States congress to the formation of a new state of Liberty in accordance with Article IV, section 3 of the United States Constitution.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1509), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to establishing the new state of Liberty;

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.

HB 1509 (2025–26) Family reconciliation · Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2025
HB 1509 (2023–24) Community solar · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1509 (2021–22) Wheeled all-terrain vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1509 (2017–18) Credits for HS graduation · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1509 (2015–16) Forest fire suppression · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1509 (2013–14) One candidate primaries · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1509 (2011–12) Forestry riparian easement · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 218, Laws of 2011
HB 1509 (2009–10) Stock watering · Did not pass · died in committee