Modernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.
Last action: 2026-03-11 — Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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Official Description
Modernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2632
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- My-Linh Thai, Sharlett Mena, Lauren Davis, Mia Gregerson, Lisa Parshley, Zach Hall, Greg Nance, Mary Fosse, Edwin Obras, Roger Goodman, Julio Cortes, Timm Ormsby, Jamila Taylor, Shaun Scott, Janice Zahn, Nicole Macri, Sharon Santos, Osman Salahuddin
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 2632 | Passed 58-39 1 not voting | 58 yes / 0 no | 0 yes / 39 no |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 2632 | Passed 31-18 | 28 yes / 0 no | 1 yes / 18 no |
Official roll calls from the Washington State Legislature. See each legislator's page for how they voted.
Bill History
- 2026-02-25 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-02-27 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-03-03 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-03 Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-03-04 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-04 President signed.
- 2026-03-05 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-11 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-11 Chapter 36, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-11 Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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