Celebrating Lunar New Year.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Washington State House of Representatives. It formally acknowledges and celebrates the Lunar New Year as a cultural milestone, highlighting the contributions and historical experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in Washington. The resolution references Washington's 2024 recognition of Lunar New Year as a state-recognized holiday and emphasizes the importance of honoring cultural heritage and inclusion. It does not create new policies or funding but serves as a symbolic statement affirming community value.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
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
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
My-Linh Thai
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
Co
Brianna Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Eslick
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Davina Duerr
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Lekanoff
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Nance
DDemocratic
Co
Janice Zahn
DDemocratic
Co
Julio Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Parshley
DDemocratic
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