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WA HB1356
Prohibiting the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols, or images as public school mascots, logos, or team names.
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Introduced
01/25/2021
01/25/2021
In Committee
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Crossed Over
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
Passed
04/22/2021
04/22/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols, or images as public school mascots, logos, 3 or team names; adding new sections to chapter 28A.320 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an expiration date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols, or images as public school mascots, logos, or team names in Washington state, with some exceptions. Schools located within or near tribal reservation or trust lands can use such names, symbols, or images if they consult with and receive authorization from the relevant tribes. The bill also creates a grant program to provide transitional support to school districts to help cover the costs of complying with the new law, such as replacing uniforms and other materials. However, this grant program provision will only take effect if specific funding is provided in the state's omnibus appropriations act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (17)
Debra Lekanoff (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
April Berg (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Laurie Dolan (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Kirsten Harris-Talley (D),
John Lovick (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Bill Ramos (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/25/2021. (on 04/26/2021)
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