HJM 4000 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Extending the naming of Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.

This House Joint Memorial (HJM) requests the Washington State Transportation Commission extend the existing name "Martin Luther King, Jr. Way" to two specific road segments: State Route 900 (from Renton's western city limits to milepost 10) and State Route 515 (between I-405 and SR 516). It does not create new policy or affect residents or businesses, but rather formally updates road signage to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. The request is procedural, seeking to align the naming with the commission's authority over state highway designations. The resolution is currently pending in the House Rules Committee, with no legislative action taken yet.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2026

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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026

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Jan 12, 2026

Introduced

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Feb 12, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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Jan 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

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Jan 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors