Designating kimchi day.
SB 5046 designates November 22nd as "Kimchi Day" in Washington State, adding it to a list of recognized observances in state law. The bill acknowledges kimchi’s cultural significance (including its UN-recognized preparation process, "kimjang") and health benefits, noting similar observances in California, Virginia, Hawaii, and South Korea. It does not create a paid holiday or alter work schedules; "Kimchi Day" is purely symbolic recognition, listed alongside other non-holiday observances like Korean-American Day and Cesar Chavez Day. This bill has no direct policy impact on residents or employees, as it only formalizes a cultural observance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
SGTE - Majority; do pass.
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Wilson
RRepublican
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Gildon
RRepublican
Co
Claudia Kauffman
DDemocratic
Co
Javier Valdez
DDemocratic
Co
Jim McCune
RRepublican
Co
Keith Wagoner
RRepublican
Co
Manka Dhingra
DDemocratic
Co
Marko Liias
DDemocratic
Co
Perry Dozier
RRepublican
Co
T'wina Nobles
DDemocratic
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