Designating kimchi day.

HB 1017 designates November 22nd as "Kimchi Day" in Washington State, recognizing the cultural significance of kimchi and aligning with similar observances in South Korea and other U.S. states. The bill amends state law to add "The twenty-second day of November, recognized as kimchi day" to a list of non-holiday cultural observances. It does not create a legal holiday or affect work schedules, as these recognized days are explicitly stated to not qualify as paid or unpaid legal holidays under state law. The measure aims to celebrate kimchi’s heritage, citing its UNESCO-recognized preparation process ("kimjang") and health benefits, but has no direct policy impact on residents or businesses.