KLS Keeping Law Simple Legislation in plain English

Straight-ahead summaries built from the official bill text. We keep the source links front and center and leave the decision up to you.

Back to Washington

HR4696 • 2026

Kimchi day

Celebrating Kimchi Day.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Ryu, Representative Thomas, Representative Street, Representative Parshley, Representative Thai, Representative Stearns, Representative Santos, Representative Timmons, Representative Gregerson, Representative Zahn
Last action
2026-02-24
Official status
H Adopted
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Using official source text because the generated explanation was unavailable or could not be confirmed against the official bill text.

Kimchi day

Kimchi day

What This Bill Does

  • Kimchi day

Limits and Unknowns

  • This entry is temporarily using official source text because the generated explanation could not be confirmed against the official bill text during the last sync.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-24 House

    Adopted.

Official Summary Text

Kimchi day

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
WHEREAS, Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish with a long, rich 1
history beginning over 2,000 years ago during the time of the three 2
kingdoms of Korea; and 3
WHEREAS, "Kimjang," the process by which kimchi is prepared, has 4
been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the 5
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization; 6
and 7
WHEREAS, Kimchi is found for sale across the United States at 8
major retailers and is becoming an international staple as an 9
excellent source of probiotics, filate, beta-carotene, choline, 10
potassium, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K, many of which 11
contribute to lower rates of stroke, cancer, and diabetes; and12
WHEREAS, The growing interest in and popularity of kimchi as a 13
dish in the United States, as evidenced by an increase in available 14
kimchi-related products, menu items, and interest from non-Korean 15
consumers, represents a positive example of multicultural exchange; 16
and 17
WHEREAS, South Korea celebrates "National Kimchi Day" on November 18
22nd, representing the 11 major ingredients and 22 health benefits of 19
the dish; and 20
WHEREAS, Washington state has the fifth highest concentration of 21
Korean Americans in the United States, and this growing community has 22
greatly contributed to the vibrant, diverse culture of the state;23
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4696 , by Representatives Ryu, Thomas, Street,
Parshley, Thai, Stearns, Santos, Timmons, Gregerson, and Zahn
p. 1 HR 4696
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives 1
celebrate November 22nd as Kimchi Day in recognition of the history 2
and importance of a beloved food staple first introduced in 3
Washington state by the Korean American community. 4
--- END ---
p. 2 HR 4696