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WA SB5000

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Wilson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates "The Evergreen State" as the official state nickname of Washington, adding it to chapter 1.20 RCW (state symbols and emblems)
  • Formalizes a nickname that has been informally associated with Washington through word of mouth, storytelling, and license plate displays
  • No entity is required to update or revise existing materials, documents, or publications as a result of this designation
  • Sponsored by Senators J. Wilson and Chapman; prefiled 12/02/24 for the 2025 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Adopting the evergreen state as the state nickname.

Last Action

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations1/30/2026
Rules4/27/2025
State Government & Tribal Relations2/7/2025
Rules1/21/2025
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/13/2025

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