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SCR 8403

Honoring former members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Washington who have passed from this life.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Hunt and 6 co-sponsors

Washington legislature passes ceremonial resolution honoring all deceased former state senators and representatives as tribute to their public service.

Filed with Secretary of State.
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Bill Summary · SCR 8403

Legislative bill overview

SCR 8403 is a concurrent resolution that honors former members of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives who have died. The bill serves as a formal legislative tribute recognizing their service and contributions to the state. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal or budgetary effects.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions honoring deceased legislators serve important institutional and cultural functions by formally recognizing public service and allowing the legislative body to express collective respect. These measures create an official record of acknowledgment and may provide closure or recognition valued by families and constituents of the deceased members.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill does not specify which deceased former members are being honored, raising questions about whether this applies to all past deceased legislators or a specific group
  • Subjective criteria: Without detailed legislative history, it's unclear whether there were specific standards for who qualifies or if all deceased former legislators are automatically included
  • Procedural efficiency: Some may question whether individual resolutions for specific individuals would be more meaningful than a blanket honoring resolution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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