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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1356

HB 1356: Native American names, etc.

Prohibiting the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols, or images as public school mascots, logos, or team names.

Summary

  • Prohibits public schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as school mascots, logos, or team names.
  • Establishes exceptions to the prohibition if certain requirements are met, including consultation with and authorization by, the applicable tribe or tribes.
  • Allows for the phasing out of uniforms or other materials bearing Native American names, symbols, or images as mascots, logos, or team names if specified requirements are met.
  • Establishes a temporary grant program to provide grants for schools that incur costs resulting from compliance with the prohibition.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1356), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2021
  3. Passed HouseFeb 23, 2021
  4. Passed SenateApr 6, 2021
  5. GovernorApr 26, 2021
  6. LawApr 26, 2021
Prime sponsor
Debra Lekanoff (D-40)
Introduced
January 25, 2021 in the House
Last action
April 26, 2021
Session law
Chapter 128, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1356, SHB 1356

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols, or images as public school mascots, logos, or team names;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Debra Lekanoff (D-40)

16 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Laurie Dolan D-22Lauren Davis D-32Bill Ramos D-5Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Lisa Callan D-5Tarra Simmons D-23John Lovick D-44April Berg D-44Timm Ormsby D-3Jessica Bateman D-22Steve Bergquist D-11Roger Goodman D-45Nicole Macri D-43Alex Ramel D-40Kirsten Harris-Talley D-37Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 23, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1356
92 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican35501
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 6, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1356
40 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican11900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 12, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1356
90 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican33800
How each member voted

Yea (90)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (SHB 1356)
  2. Chapter 128, 2021 Laws. (SHB 1356)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1356)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1356)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1356)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1356)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 90; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1356)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1356)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1356)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1356)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 1356)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1356)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1356)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1356)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1356)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Early Learning & K-12 Education. (SHB 1356)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1356)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 1356)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1356)
  20. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1356)
  21. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (SHB 1356)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1356)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1356)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1356)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1356)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1356)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  30. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1356)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1356)
  32. Minority; without recommendation.
  33. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  35. First reading, referred to Education.

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