HR 4691

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Presidents' day

Honoring Presidents’ Day.

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Introduced: February 15, 2026

Last Action: February 16, 2026

Status: H Adopted

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This resolution formally recognizes and honors Presidents' Day in Washington State, emphasizing the contributions of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all U.S. presidents to the nation’s democratic ideals and freedoms. It does not change state law or policy, but serves as an official expression of appreciation by the Washington House of Representatives.

Formally recognizes that Presidents' Day in Washington State occurs on the third Monday of February to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, whose birthdays are February 22 and February 12, respectively.
Commends the contributions of all U.S. presidents for upholding constitutional rights and freedoms, especially in times of national challenge.
Highlights George Washington’s leadership in the Revolutionary War and role as the nation’s first president.
Highlights Abraham Lincoln’s leadership during the Civil War, issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, and delivery of the Gettysburg Address.
Affirms the state’s commitment to democracy, equality, and the pursuit of a more perfect union through honoring presidential leadership.

Who is affected

General public — All Washington residents who observe or celebrate Presidents' Day will continue to have the holiday recognized on the third Monday of February, with no change to its status or observance.
State employees and public schools — State employees and public institutions that follow state holidays will continue to observe Presidents' Day as a paid holiday on the third Monday of February.

Effective: March 12, 2026

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Pro/Con Analysis

Potential Benefits (1)

Formal recognition of Presidents' Day reinforces national unity, civic education, and shared democratic values, which can strengthen social cohesion and public trust in institutions.
Public SafetyRef: Section 1 (Preamble and whereas clauses)

Who Is Most Affected

General publicMixed Impact
All residents benefit from reinforced civic identity and educational opportunities around presidential history, though the impact is symbolic rather than material.
State employees and public schoolsMixed Impact
State employees and public schools continue to observe the holiday as scheduled; no operational or fiscal changes result from the resolution.
Historical and educational organizationsMixed Impact
Historical and educational organizations may benefit from increased visibility of civic programming around the holiday, but no direct funding or regulatory changes are provided.

Sponsors

Representative Jinkins(Democrat)District 27Primary
Representative Stokesbary(Republican)District 31Secondary
Representative Abbarno(Republican)District 20Secondary
Representative Abell(Republican)District 7Secondary
Representative Barkis(Republican)District 2Secondary
Representative Barnard(Republican)District 8Secondary
Representative Berg(Democrat)District 44Secondary
Representative Bergquist(Democrat)District 11Secondary
Representative Bernbaum(Democrat)District 24Secondary
Representative Berry(Democrat)District 36Secondary
Representative Bronoske(Democrat)District 28Secondary
Representative Burnett(Republican)District 12Secondary
Representative Callan(Democrat)District 5Secondary
Representative Chase(Republican)District 4Secondary
Representative Connors(Republican)District 8Secondary
Representative Corry(Republican)District 15Secondary
Representative Cortes(Democrat)District 38Secondary
Representative Couture(Republican)District 35Secondary
Representative Davis(Democrat)District 32Secondary
Representative Dent(Republican)District 13Secondary
Representative Doglio(Democrat)District 22Secondary
Representative Donaghy(Democrat)District 44Secondary
Representative Duerr(Democrat)District 1Secondary
Representative Dufault(Republican)District 15Secondary
Representative Dye(Republican)District 9Secondary
Representative Engell(Republican)District 7Secondary
Representative Entenman(Democrat)District 47Secondary
Representative Eslick(Republican)District 39Secondary
Representative Farivar(Democrat)District 46Secondary
Representative Fey(Democrat)District 27Secondary
Representative Fitzgibbon(Democrat)District 34Secondary
Representative Fosse(Democrat)District 38Secondary
Representative Goodman(Democrat)District 45Secondary
Representative Graham(Republican)District 6Secondary
Representative Gregerson(Democrat)District 33Secondary
Representative Griffey(Republican)District 35Secondary
Representative Hackney(Democrat)District 11Secondary
Representative Hall(Democrat)District 5Secondary
Representative Hill(Democrat)District 3Secondary
Representative Jacobsen(Republican)District 25Secondary
Representative Keaton(Republican)District 25Secondary
Representative Klicker(Republican)District 16Secondary
Representative Kloba(Democrat)District 1Secondary
Representative Leavitt(Democrat)District 28Secondary
Representative Lekanoff(Democrat)District 40Secondary
Representative Ley(Republican)District 18Secondary
Representative Low(Republican)District 39Secondary
Representative Macri(Democrat)District 43Secondary
Representative Manjarrez(Republican)District 14Secondary
Representative Marshall(Republican)District 2Secondary
Representative McClintock(Republican)District 18Secondary
Representative McEntire(Republican)District 19Secondary
Representative Mena(Democrat)District 29Secondary
Representative Mendoza(Republican)District 14Secondary
Representative Morgan(Democrat)District 29Secondary
Representative Nance(Democrat)District 23Secondary
Representative Obras(Democrat)District 33Secondary
Representative Orcutt(Republican)District 20Secondary
Representative Ormsby(Democrat)District 3Secondary
Representative Ortiz-Self(Democrat)District 21Secondary
Representative Parshley(Democrat)District 22Secondary
Representative Paul(Democrat)District 10Secondary
Representative Penner(Republican)District 31Secondary
Representative Peterson(Democrat)District 21Secondary
Representative Pollet(Democrat)District 46Secondary
Representative Ramel(Democrat)District 40Secondary
Representative Reed(Democrat)District 36Secondary
Representative Reeves(Democrat)District 30Secondary
Representative Richards(Democrat)District 26Secondary
Representative Rude(Republican)District 16Secondary
Representative Rule(Democrat)District 42Secondary
Representative Ryu(Democrat)District 32Secondary
Representative Salahuddin(Democrat)District 48Secondary
Representative Santos(Democrat)District 37Secondary
Representative Schmick(Republican)District 9Secondary
Representative Schmidt(Republican)District 4Secondary
Representative Scott(Democrat)District 43Secondary
Representative Shavers(Democrat)District 10Secondary
Representative Simmons(Democrat)District 23Secondary
Representative Springer(Democrat)District 45Secondary
Representative Stearns(Democrat)District 47Secondary
Representative Steele(Republican)District 12Secondary
Representative Stonier(Democrat)District 49Secondary
Representative Street(Democrat)District 37Secondary
Representative Stuebe(Republican)District 17Secondary
Representative Taylor(Democrat)District 30Secondary
Representative Thai(Democrat)District 41Secondary
Representative Tharinger(Democrat)District 24Secondary
Representative Timmons(Democrat)District 42Secondary
Representative Valdez(Republican)District 26Secondary
Representative Volz(Republican)District 6Secondary
Representative Walen(Democrat)District 48Secondary
Representative Walsh(Republican)District 19Secondary
Representative Waters(Republican)District 17Secondary
Representative Wylie(Democrat)District 49Secondary
Representative Ybarra(Republican)District 13Secondary
Representative Zahn(Democrat)District 41Secondary