BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5237: Marcus Whitman statues

Creating a work group to replace certain Marcus Whitman statues.

Summary

Establishes a work group to study and make recommendations on an appropriate figure to represent Washington State in the state capitol and Statuary Hall in the United States capitol.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5237), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the creation of a work group to study and make recommendations on a statue to replace Marcus Whitman;

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

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 16, 2019First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

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