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HJM 4010
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Aysenur Ezgi Eygi killing
Requesting an investigation into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Committee (current stage)
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- 4Opposite Chamber (not started)
- 5Governor (not started)
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Introduced: January 13, 2026
Last Action: January 15, 2026
Status: H State Govt & Tr
Companion Bill: #8014
AI Analysis
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This joint memorial expresses deep respect for Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Seattle-raised human rights advocate killed in the West Bank in 2024, and urges the U.S. government to launch a formal investigation into her death. It also honors Rachel Corrie, another Washington activist killed in 2003, and calls for justice for both women and all U.S. citizens unjustly killed abroad.
- Formally memorializes the life and work of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Washington-born human rights advocate killed in the West Bank in September 2024.
- Honors Rachel Corrie, another Washington resident killed while advocating for Palestinian rights in 2003, and notes her family’s ongoing pursuit of accountability.
- Calls on the U.S. federal government—including the President, Secretary of State, and Department of Justice—to open a transparent, thorough, and independent investigation into Eygi’s killing by Israeli military forces.
- Requests accountability for Eygi’s death and for other U.S. citizens wrongfully killed abroad by foreign governments.
- Endorses the University of Washington Middle East Center’s new lecture series in Eygi’s name to promote education on human rights, peace, and sustainability.
Who is affected
- Families of slain Washington human rights activists — The families of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and Rachel Corrie, who are seeking justice and accountability for their daughters' killings through U.S. government action.
- U.S. citizens engaged in international human rights work — U.S. citizens working or traveling abroad in conflict zones who may be at risk of violence and seek greater U.S. government protection and advocacy.
- Washington students and community activists — Washington residents and students, especially those involved in social justice, environmental, or immigrant rights activism, who may draw inspiration and awareness from Eygi’s legacy.
- Educational institutions in Washington — The University of Washington and other educational institutions, which may be called upon to support or participate in the memorial’s goals, including through programming and advocacy.
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026, 2:12 AM
Sponsors
- Representative Street(Democrat)District 37Primary
- Representative Farivar(Democrat)District 46Secondary
- Representative Santos(Democrat)District 37Secondary
- Representative Salahuddin(Democrat)District 48Secondary
- Representative Goodman(Democrat)District 45Secondary
- Representative Pollet(Democrat)District 46Secondary
- Representative Macri(Democrat)District 43Secondary
- Representative Bernbaum(Democrat)District 24Secondary
- Representative Hill(Democrat)District 3Secondary
- Representative Berg(Democrat)District 44Secondary
- Representative Donaghy(Democrat)District 44Secondary
- Representative Thomas(Democrat)District 34Secondary
- Representative Scott(Democrat)District 43Secondary
- Representative Reed(Democrat)District 36Secondary
- Representative Entenman(Democrat)District 47Secondary
- Representative Fey(Democrat)District 27Secondary
- Representative Cortes(Democrat)District 38Secondary
- Representative Zahn(Democrat)District 41Secondary
- Representative Nance(Democrat)District 23Secondary
- Representative Berry(Democrat)District 36Secondary
- Representative Fosse(Democrat)District 38Secondary
- Representative Ryu(Democrat)District 32Secondary
- Representative Fitzgibbon(Democrat)District 34Secondary
- Representative Simmons(Democrat)District 23Secondary
- Representative Parshley(Democrat)District 22Secondary
- Representative Thai(Democrat)District 41Secondary
- Representative Mena(Democrat)District 29Secondary
- Representative Ramel(Democrat)District 40Secondary
- Representative Gregerson(Democrat)District 33Secondary
- Representative Doglio(Democrat)District 22Secondary
- Representative Peterson(Democrat)District 21Secondary
- Representative Kloba(Democrat)District 1Secondary
- Representative Obras(Democrat)District 33Secondary