House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner. Supporters say the current design featuring the state seal with George Washington’s likeness is flawed, while opponents question

A partisan fight over whether Washington's flag truly represents the state in the best way it could is brewing in Olympia, raising the idea of a redesign.

They site that George Washington's lack of connection to the State means his image is "less meaningful" as a symbol to the State.

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