BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
HB 2197: English as state language
Designating English as the official language of the state.
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 12, 2026
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Hunter Abell (R-7)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2026 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 2026
AN ACT Relating to designating English as the official language of the state;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Hunter Abell (R-7)
2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2197 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2197 (2023–24) Medical assist./prevention
- HB 2197 (2019–20) License plate visibility
- HB 2197 (2017–18) RTA taxes/debt retirement
- HB 2197 (2015–16) Const. currency restoration
- HB 2197 (2013–14) Child custody/relocation
- HB 2197 (2011–12) Uniform commercial code
- HB 2197 (2009–10) Restructuring DSHS
- HB 2197 (2007–08) Safety corridor projects