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WA HB1446
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Hunter Abell
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AI Summary
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Renames the Washington state holiday on the third Monday of February from "Presidents' Day" to "George Washington's Birthday (observed)"
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Removes reference to Abraham Lincoln from the holiday description, changing it from celebrating "the births of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington" to solely the birth of George Washington
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Amends RCW 1.16.050, which establishes state legal holidays for purposes of state and political subdivision employee paid time off
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Cites the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4, 2026, as motivation for aligning the state holiday name with the federal designation
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Notes that Washington state was named after George Washington and that the federal holiday is still legally called "George Washington's Birthday" in official government documents, not "Presidents' Day"
Legislative Description
Changing the state holiday called Presidents' Day to George Washington's Birthday (observed).
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026