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WA HB1759

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sharlett Mena

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • December 12th designated as "the day of the 12s" to honor Seattle Seahawks fans, added to Washington's list of recognized days under RCW 1.16.050

  • Designation is ceremonial only and does not create a legal holiday or paid day off for state employees

  • Recognition commemorates the Seahawks becoming the first NFL team to retire a jersey number (#12) in honor of their fans on December 15, 1984

  • Legislative findings cite the 12s twice setting Guinness World Records for loudest crowd noise and the "Beastquake" seismic event during Marshawn Lynch's 2011 playoff run

Legislative Description

Designating the twelfth day of December as the day of the 12s.

Last Action

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
Rules2/25/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections2/13/2026
Rules4/27/2025
Rules3/25/2025
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections2/19/2025
Rules2/14/2025
State Government & Tribal Relations1/31/2025

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