Celebrating the holiday of Nowruz.
This resolution (HR 4635) is a ceremonial House measure celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and recognizing its cultural significance to communities in Washington state and globally. It acknowledges the holiday's 3,000-year history, its celebration by over 1 million Americans - including tens of thousands in Washington - and the contributions of Middle Eastern and Central Asian communities. The resolution formally urges the House to celebrate Nowruz, recognize its values of renewal and community, and stand with those who observe it. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 31 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Darya Farivar
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
Co
Beth Doglio
DDemocratic
Co
Brandy Donaghy
DDemocratic
Co
Chipalo Street
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Stearns
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Bronoske
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Nance
DDemocratic
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