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HR 4627

Honoring the Girl Scouts.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Barkis and 24 co-sponsors

Washington legislature honors Girl Scouts organization through ceremonial resolution recognizing youth development contributions.

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Bill Summary · HR 4627

Legislative bill overview

HR 4627 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Girl Scouts organization. The bill was introduced and adopted on the same day, February 28, 2025, by Washington state legislators. This type of resolution recognizes the contributions and achievements of the Girl Scouts without creating new laws or allocating funding.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions serve a ceremonial function in legislatures, allowing elected officials to formally acknowledge organizations that have made significant contributions to their communities. For Girl Scouts, such recognition highlights the organization's role in youth development, leadership training, and community service across Washington state.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive value: Critics might question whether legislative time spent on non-binding resolutions represents effective use of government resources compared to addressing policy matters
  • Government endorsement of private organizations: Some may raise concerns about government formally honoring specific private entities while other youth organizations receive no such recognition
  • Selective commemoration: The bill could prompt questions about which organizations merit legislative honors and whether selection criteria are transparent or equitable

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

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