HCR 4403 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Renaming the Joel Pritchard State Library.

HCR 4403 is a concurrent resolution proposing to rename the "Joel Pritchard State Library" to the "Joel Pritchard Building." This change applies to a state office building at 415 15th Avenue Southwest in Olympia, which has functioned as legislative offices for over 20 years (not a library) and causes visitor confusion. The resolution cites the legislature's authority under RCW 43.34.090 to rename capitol campus buildings and aims to align the name with the building's current use. It does not alter policy or affect residents; it is solely a procedural naming update.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
CB - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by State Government & Tribal Relations.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Capital Budget.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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