Celebrating Kimchi Day.
This House Resolution designates November 22nd as "Kimchi Day" to symbolically recognize kimchi's cultural significance and its role in Washington state. It highlights kimchi's 2,000-year Korean history, UNESCO recognition of its preparation process ("Kimjang"), and the contributions of Washington's large Korean American community. The resolution has no binding effect and serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment, not a policy change. It aligns with South Korea's existing "National Kimchi Day" observed on the same date.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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