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This bill amends existing state law regarding the use of public resources for campaign purposes by specifically allowing legislators to display previous campaign memorabilia within their legislative offices. The bill defines "previous campaign memorabilia" as signs, banners, flags, flyers, posters, buttons, stickers, and other display materials from a political campaign that is no longer active, which can be used for historical, commemorative, or decorative purposes. The change is an exception to the existing rules that generally prohibit using state facilities or resources for campaign-related activities. By explicitly permitting the display of past campaign materials, the bill provides clarity for legislators who may want to maintain a visual record of their past political campaigns within their official legislative workspace. The amendment does not allow the display of materials from current or ongoing political campaigns, but instead focuses on memorabilia from completed campaign efforts.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5842&Year=2025&Initiative=false