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HR 4709

In Committee

House

Consul general of Israel

Recognizing the Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest.

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    Committee (current stage)
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    Floor Vote (not started)
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Introduced: March 1, 2026
Last Action: March 2, 2026
Status: H Adopted
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AI Analysis

This analysis was generated by AI and may contain errors. It is not legal advice. Always refer to the official bill text for authoritative information.

This resolution expresses the Washington State House of Representatives’ formal appreciation for the Consul General of Israel and the consulate’s efforts to strengthen ties between Washington and Israel, including consular support, cultural exchange, and economic collaboration in sectors like technology and climate action.

  • Expresses formal appreciation from the Washington State House of Representatives to the Consul General of Israel for the consulate’s work in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Acknowledges the establishment of the Consulate General of Israel in San Francisco to serve the Pacific Northwest region, including Washington State.
  • Highlights the consulate’s role in providing consular services to Israeli Americans and visitors, and fostering cultural, economic, and technological partnerships.
  • Recognizes Ambassador Marco Sermoneta’s service since 2022 and his six official visits to Washington State engaging with community and government leaders.
  • Affirms the value of ongoing ties between Washington and Israel in advancing shared values and mutual interests.

Who is affected

  • Israeli Americans and Israeli citizens in Washington State — Resident Israeli Americans and Israeli visitors benefit from consular services (e.g., passport help, legal assistance) and cultural/economic outreach by the consulate.
  • Washington state and local government leaders — State and local government officials gain opportunities to build relationships with Israeli counterparts and participate in joint initiatives in tech, climate, agriculture, and security.
  • Washington-based businesses and tech innovators — Businesses and innovators in Washington gain access to partnerships and collaboration opportunities with Israeli counterparts in high-tech sectors.
  • General public in Washington State — The public benefits from increased cultural exchange, educational programs, and community events that deepen understanding between Washington residents and Israeli culture.
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 8:24 PM

Who Is Most Affected

  • Israeli Americans and Israeli citizens in Washington StateMixed Impact

    Israeli Americans and Israeli citizens in Washington may benefit indirectly from heightened diplomatic visibility and potential community engagement, but the resolution provides no concrete services, funding, or legal protections — only symbolic recognition.

  • Washington state and local government leadersMixed Impact

    State and local government leaders gain no new authority, funding, or operational capacity from this resolution; it merely acknowledges existing diplomatic engagement and offers no binding commitments or resource allocations.

  • Washington-based businesses and tech innovatorsMixed Impact

    While the resolution highlights potential business collaboration in tech and climate sectors, it contains no provisions to facilitate partnerships, fund programs, or reduce regulatory barriers — it is purely expressive.

  • General public in Washington StateMixed Impact

    The general public receives no new educational materials, programming, or public infrastructure tied to the resolution; any cultural exchange remains dependent on voluntary, non-governmental efforts.

Sponsors

  • Representative Burnett(Republican)District 12Primary
  • Representative Ley(Republican)District 18Secondary
  • Representative Walsh(Republican)District 19Secondary
  • Representative Schmick(Republican)District 9Secondary
  • Representative Abell(Republican)District 7Secondary
  • Representative Dye(Republican)District 9Secondary
  • Representative Pollet(Democrat)District 46Secondary
  • Representative Ybarra(Republican)District 13Secondary
  • Representative Connors(Republican)District 8Secondary
  • Representative Griffey(Republican)District 35Secondary
  • Representative Barnard(Republican)District 8Secondary
  • Representative Steele(Republican)District 12Secondary
  • Representative Stuebe(Republican)District 17Secondary