BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2209: English as official language

Enacting the Washington state English language empowerment act.

Summary

Establishes the Washington state English language empowerment act. Designates the English language as the official language of the state.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2209), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 5, 2017First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2209 (2025–26) Stolen property/sentencing · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2209 (2023–24) Lunar new year · Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2024
HB 2209 (2019–20) Insurance guaranty fund · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2209 (2015–16) Driver's license applicants · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2209 (2013–14) Prevailing rate of wage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2209 (2011–12) Alt. learning experiences · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2209 (2009–10) Sp sex offender sentencing · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2209 (2007–08) Autopsy reports & records · Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2007