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SB5000 • 2026

State nickname

Adopting the evergreen state as the state nickname.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator J. Wilson, Senator Chapman, Senator Christian, Senator Cleveland, Senator Dozier, Senator Fortunato, Senator Frame, Senator Gildon, Senator Krishnadasan, Senator McCune, Senator Nobles, Senator Saldaña, Senator Valdez, Senator Wagoner, Senator Warnick
Last action
2026-03-12
Official status
S Rules 3
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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State nickname

State nickname

What This Bill Does

  • State nickname

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-12 Senate

    By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Official Summary Text

State nickname

Current Bill Text

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AN ACT Relating to the state nickname; adding a new section to 1
chapter 1.20 RCW; and creating new sections. 2
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:3
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that the official 4
adoption of "the evergreen state" as the state nickname will be the 5
final chapter to formalize a nickname long associated with our 6
beautiful state. This nickname has been long circulated by word of 7
mouth, storytelling, and license plate display. The reference to 8
freshness is supported by foliage that remains green and functional 9
past just one growing season.10
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 1.20 RCW 11
to read as follows: 12
"The evergreen state" is hereby designated as the official 13
nickname of the state of Washington. 14
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. Nothing in this act shall be construed as 15
creating a requirement for any entity to update or revise any 16
existing materials, documents, or publications.17
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SENATE BILL 5000
State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session
By Senators J. Wilson, Chapman, Christian, Cleveland, Dozier,
Fortunato, Frame, Gildon, Krishnadasan, McCune, Nobles, Saldaña,
Valdez, Wagoner, and Warnick
Prefiled 12/02/24. Read first time 01/13/25. Referred to Committee
on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
p. 1 SB 5000