Honoring Presidents’ Day.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution (HR 4691) adopted by the Washington State House of Representatives on February 16, 2026. It formally commends the contributions of U.S. presidents, specifically highlighting George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's roles in establishing freedom and ending slavery, and recognizes the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; it solely expresses the House's symbolic honor for presidential legacies. It directly affects no one but serves as a formal statement of recognition by the state legislature.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Feb 16, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 96 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laurie Jinkins
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Bernbaum
DDemocratic
Co
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ybarra
RRepublican
Co
Alicia Rule
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Engell
RRepublican
Co
April Berg
DDemocratic
Co
April Connors
RRepublican
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