Celebrating Black History Month.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) adopted by the Washington State Senate on February 20, 2025. It formally celebrates Black History Month in February 2025 and acknowledges historical contributions of Black Americans to Washington state and the nation, citing figures like Shirley Chisholm, Martha Jones, and William Owen Bush. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it serves only to recognize and honor Black history and achievements through official acknowledgment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted.
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Lovick
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
Ron Muzzall
RRepublican
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