HR 4691 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
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Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 96 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Laurie Jinkins
Laurie Jinkins
DDemocratic
WA
27
Co
Photo of Adam Bernbaum
Adam Bernbaum
DDemocratic
WA
24
Co
Photo of Adison Richards
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
WA
26
Co
Photo of Alex Ramel
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
WA
40
Co
Photo of Alex Ybarra
Alex Ybarra
RRepublican
WA
13
Co
Photo of Alicia Rule
Alicia Rule
DDemocratic
WA
42
Co
Photo of Amy Walen
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
WA
48
Co
Photo of Andrew Barkis
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
WA
2
Co
Photo of Andrew Engell
Andrew Engell
RRepublican
WA
7
Co
Photo of April Berg
April Berg
DDemocratic
WA
44
Co
Photo of April Connors
April Connors
RRepublican
WA
8