Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 8605) adopted by the Washington State Senate to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It recognizes his contributions to the civil rights movement and his message of equality, while urging Washingtonians to take action against inequality and build more inclusive communities. The resolution does not create new laws or requirements - it is purely commemorative, reaffirming the state's commitment to the values Dr. King championed.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Jan 20, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted.
upper
1 primary · 42 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
T'wina Nobles
DDemocratic
Co
Adrian Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Annette Cleveland
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Gildon
RRepublican
Co
Claudia Kauffman
DDemocratic
Co
Curtis King
RRepublican
Co
Deb Krishnadasan
DDemocratic
Co
Derek Stanford
DDemocratic
Co
Drew Hansen
DDemocratic
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