Washington, state flag and House Bill

Washington’s state flag could change under proposed legislation
A proposal to change Washington’s state flag got a public hearing in Olympia Tuesday afternoon. The discussion raised questions about whether the green banner with the state
Does WA need a new state flag? Proposed bill would create a state flag redesign committee
While George Washington is an important national figure, he has limited historical connection to the state itself,” the bill text reads.
Historian, tribal leaders, and citizens to help redesign Washington state flag in new bill
A new chapter in Washington state's history may unfold within the next few years as a bill to establish a committee for redesigning the state flag progresses th
Lawmakers propose redesigning the Washington state flag
Some Washington lawmakers are pushing to redesign the state's flag, and have introduced a bill to get the process started. House Bill 1938 would create a Washington State Flag Redesign Committee that would oversee the process of designing and adopting a new flag "that symbolizes unity and represents the unique character of the state,
Washington introduces bill for new flag
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Breaking the ‘Seal of Confession’: Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill Forcing Clergy To Report Child Abuse
The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more ...
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Trio Of State Reps Want To Remove George From The Washington Flag
They site that George Washington's lack of connection to the State means his image is "less meaningful" as a symbol to the ...
Washington state Senate votes to officially adopt century-old nickname the "Evergreen State"
The Washington state Senate on Thursday, Feb. 6, passed a bill 49-0 that, if signed into law, would officially deem Washington the "Evergreen State." This marks the third year in a row that the state ...
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Washington State Bill Would Force Catholic Priests To Violate Church Law
A proposed law in Washington state would require priests to violate Catholic Church law by breaking the seal of confession.
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Spokane bishop urges voters to oppose bill that forces priests to break seal of confession
Spokane Bishop Thomas Daly is urging Catholic voters in Washington state to oppose ... of abuse — the Legislature has a ...
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Retired Navy SEAL, Former U.S. Marine Corps Infantryman Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate
Current Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced last week she will not be seeking reelection in 2026 to spend more time ...
Washington lawmakers debate removing first president from state flag. Critics call the move ‘un-American’
In the only state named after a president, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first president from it. Democrats ...