Designating English as the official language of the state.

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H-2629.1

HOUSE BILL 2197

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Abell, Chase, and Graham

Prefiled 12/24/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations.

AN ACT Relating to designating English as the official language of the state; adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, it is the intent of the legislature to honor English as the language of our national and state founding generations. It is further the intent of the legislature to promote unity, cross-cultural understanding, and patriotism.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 1.20 RCW to read as follows:

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

14.6% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 31/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 272 days quiet

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