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Committee hears bill to bar out-of-state military forces unless governor or president permits
Summary
A bill that would prohibit out-of-state military forces from entering Washington without the governor’s permission — except when acting under federal authority — was heard and elicited mixed public testimony Thursday before the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee.
The Senate committee on Tuesday heard Substitute House Bill 13 21, which would bar a military force from another state, territory or the District of Columbia from entering Washington to perform military duties unless the governor gives permission or the force is acting under presidential authority.
The bill’s sponsor, Representative Charlotte Mena, said the proposal is intended to protect state autonomy and public safety while leaving federal authority intact. “This only gives us the authority to prevent other state…
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