Honoring the contributions of Sikhs in Washington state.
This Senate Resolution (SR 8630) is a ceremonial statement adopted by the Washington State Senate on March 14, 2025. It formally honors the historical and ongoing contributions of Sikh Americans to Washington state's cultural, economic, and social development. The resolution specifically references the 1907 Bellingham Riots as a historical example of anti-Sikh discrimination and commits the Senate to combating discrimination against Sikhs and all marginalized communities. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of Sikh contributions and a reaffirmation of values like inclusion and equality.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted.
upper
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Manka Dhingra
DDemocratic
Co
Adrian Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Annette Cleveland
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
Claudia Kauffman
DDemocratic
Co
Deb Krishnadasan
DDemocratic
Co
Derek Stanford
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Pedersen
DDemocratic
Co
Javier Valdez
DDemocratic
Co
Jess Bateman
DDemocratic
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