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WA HB1017
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Ryu
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AI Summary
- Designates November 22nd as "Kimchi Day" in Washington State, adding it to the list of recognized days in RCW 1.16.050
- November 22nd date represents the 11 major ingredients and 22 health benefits of kimchi, matching South Korea's national kimchi day
- Kimchi Day is a recognized day only, not a legal holiday for any purpose (no paid time off or government closures)
- Washington joins California, Virginia, and Hawaii in recognizing this day honoring the traditional Korean dish with over 2,000 years of history
- "Kimjang," the kimchi preparation process, is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO
Legislative Description
Designating kimchi day.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2025
State Government & Tribal Relations1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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