Bill
HJ 9
HJ 9 formally expresses the state legislature’s support for Israel, conveying a political position and any recipients or actions outlined in the enrolled resolution.
Status snapshot
- Bill number: HJ 9
- Title: Joint resolution in support of Israel
- Sponsor: Rep. Randyn Gregg (primary)
- Classification: Joint resolution (general) — International relations subject
- Introduced: January 21, 2025
- Final status (per actions): Passed both chambers, enrolled, signed by legislative leaders, and filed with the Secretary of State on April 25, 2025.
Purpose and intent
- HJ 9 is a formal legislative expression by the state legislature that states its support for the nation of Israel. As a joint resolution, its primary purpose is to record and transmit the legislature’s position on an international issue and to communicate that position to elected officials or other recipients named in the text.
Key procedural timeline
- Jan 21, 2025 — Introduced in the House; draft and legislative counsel actions documented.
- Jan 28 – Feb 12, 2025 — Referred to and acted on by the House Judiciary Committee (hearings and committee reports; committee passed the resolution).
- Mar 18–19, 2025 — Passed the House on 2nd and 3rd readings; transmitted to the Senate.
- Mar 20 – Apr 11, 2025 — Senate referrals, hearings before Senate Judiciary, committee concurrence and full Senate readings; Senate concurrence on Apr 11.
- Apr 16–25, 2025 — Returned from enrolling; signed by Speaker and “Signed by President” (per legislative record); filed with Secretary of State on Apr 25, 2025.
Key provisions (based on available information)
- The legislative record provided lists only the title and procedural history; the full text of the resolution is not included here. Typical contents of a joint resolution "in support of Israel" commonly include:
- findings or recitals describing events or reasons for the resolution;
- an explicit statement of support for Israel and its people;
- condemnation of acts of violence or terrorism directed at Israel (if specified);
- calls for humanitarian assistance or support for civilians affected by conflict (if specified);
- directives to the Secretary of State or the Governor to transmit copies of the resolution to federal officials, foreign officials, or local consulates (if specified).
Because the actual legislative text is not provided in the materials here, readers should consult the official enrolled resolution for exact language and specific clauses.
Who is affected
- Direct legal effect: none significant — joint resolutions expressing policy positions are generally symbolic and do not change state law or appropriate funds unless the resolution explicitly includes such directives (none are indicated in the procedural summary).
- Indirect/real-world effects: communicates the legislature’s position to constituents, federal officials, and international actors; may affect constituent relations, advocacy, and public dialogue in the state; could direct the state to transmit the resolution to specific recipients (if such language is in the text).
Where to find the full text
- The enrolled resolution filed with the Secretary of State (filed Apr 25, 2025) or the legislature’s bill-tracking website will contain the complete text, specific findings, and any recipients designated to receive copies.
Bottom line
- HJ 9 is a formal, non-legislative expression of the state legislature’s support for Israel. Procedurally it moved through the House and Senate, was enrolled and signed by legislative leaders, and has been filed with the Secretary of State. For exact language and any specific directives (e.g., transmission instructions or requests for action), consult the enrolled resolution text.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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