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Washington HB 2197 (2025-26): votes and status — Project Euthyna

Washington · 2025-2026 Biennium (69th Legislature)

Designating English as the official language of the state.

AN ACT Relating to designating English as the official language of the state;

HB 2197·House·Bill

Rep. Hunter AbellState House · LD-07·2 cosponsors

Fiscal noteState NoLocal No

Primary sponsor

Hunter AbellState House · LD-07

Cosponsors

Rob ChaseState House · LD-04

Jenny GrahamState House · LD-06

Legislative history

Dec 24, 2025

Prefiled for introduction.

Jan 12, 2026

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Bill text

Where it stands

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

Resolving differences

With the Governor

Became law

Path for a House bill