E2SHB 2000 — Renewing Washington's international leadership.

What this bill does

Requires the Office of International Relations and Protocol (OIRP) to create a strategic plan, updated at regular intervals, to guide the state's international engagement and economic development. Modifies the duties of the OIRP, especially with respect to establishing government-to-government relationships, coordinating protocol for receiving foreign dignitaries, and creating an intergovernmental exchange with British Columbia. Expands the authority of the OIRP to create advisory committees to execute its responsibilities, including an International Engagement Advisory Committee. Creates an interparliamentary exchange between the legislatures of Washington and British Columbia. Increases membership of the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations from 12 to 16 legislators. Removes the prohibition on reimbursing travel and lodging expenses from the Legislative International Trade Account.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 9, 2024
  65 yea · 32 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 5, 2024
  74 yea · 22 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · February 29, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay

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