S-3669.1
SENATE BILL 5950
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Senators Cortes, Alvarado, Braun, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Salomon, Stanford, and Valdez
Prefiled 12/29/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
AN ACT Relating to celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Guru Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh, and Vaisakhi; reenacting and amending RCW 1.16.050 ; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that many religious minorities are living in increased fear and isolation and are victims of increased incidents of bias and hate. Recognizing important holidays is one way to help communities feel seen, valued, and respected. At a time in which there is increased hate speech and more attacks on religious groups, saying that Washington is a home for all, and that we value and respect you and your community's contributions, is more important than ever. By expanding the list of nonlegal state holidays, the state helps recognize and celebrate the many faiths, heritages, and cultures of Washingtonians.
Sec. 2. RCW 1.16.050 and 2025 c 58 s 1001 and 2025 c 30 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows: