HB 1857 - DIGEST

Finds that it is the role of the legislature to authorize the state's participation and the terms thereof in international trade agreements.

Provides that, in order for the state to commit to participate in an international trade agreement, the legislature must pass enabling legislation, establishing the parties to the agreement, the agencies included, and the extent of the state's participation.

Provides that the governor may not commit Washington to international trade agreements absent legislative-enabling legislation.