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WA SB5595

WA SB5595
Adopting the evergreen state as the state nickname.

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Introduced
01/27/2023
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
02/20/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the state nickname; adding a new section to 2 chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating new sections. 3

AI Summary

This bill proposes to formally designate "The Evergreen State" as the official nickname of the state of Washington. The bill notes that this nickname has long been associated with and circulated about the state, reflecting its lush, evergreen foliage that remains green throughout the year. The bill also clarifies that this designation does not create any requirement for entities to update existing materials to reflect the new official nickname.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (40)

Jeff Wilson (R)*,  Andy Billig (D),  Matt Boehnke (R),  John Braun (R),  Annette Cleveland (D),  Steve Conway (D),  Manka Dhingra (D),  Perry Dozier (R),  Phil Fortunato (R),  Noel Frame (D),  Chris Gildon (R),  Bob Hasegawa (D),  Jeff Holy (R),  Sam Hunt (D),  Karen Keiser (D),  Curtis King (R),  Patty Kuderer (D),  Liz Lovelett (D),  John Lovick (D),  Jim McCune (R),  Ron Muzzall (R),  Joe Nguyen (D),  Mike Padden (R),  Jamie Pedersen (D),  Emily Randall (D),  Ann Rivers (R),  June Robinson (D),  Christine Rolfes (D),  Rebecca Saldaña (D),  Mark Schoesler (R),  Sharon Shewmake (D),  Shelly Short (R),  Nikki Torres (R),  Yasmin Trudeau (D),  Javier Valdez (D),  Kevin Van De Wege (D),  Keith Wagoner (R),  Judy Warnick (R),  Claire Wilson (D),  Lynda Wilson (R), 

Last Action

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (on 03/07/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ National Symbols and Monuments

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5595&Year=2023&Initiative=false 01/26/2023
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBR%20APS%2024.pdf 02/14/2024
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBR%203RD%2024.pdf 02/12/2024
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5595%20HBR%20SGOV%2023.pdf 02/12/2024
House Bill Analysis 2023 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5595%20HBA%20SGOV%2023.pdf 02/12/2024
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBR%20APS%2023.pdf 02/12/2024
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBR%20SGE%20OC%2023.pdf 02/12/2024
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBR%20SGE%20TA%2023.pdf 02/12/2024
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBA%20SGE%2023.pdf 02/12/2024
Fiscal Note - 5595 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68982 01/12/2024
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5595%20HBR%20SGOV%2023.pdf 03/24/2023
House Bill Analysis 2023 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5595%20HBA%20SGOV%2023.pdf 03/09/2023
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBR%20APS%2023.pdf 02/20/2023
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBR%20SGE%20OC%2023.pdf 02/10/2023
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBR%20SGE%20TA%2023.pdf 02/08/2023
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5595%20SBA%20SGE%2023.pdf 02/06/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5595.pdf 01/26/2023
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