Bill

Noncitizen terminology

Modernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.

Sponsors

Representative ThaiPrimary

Representative CortesSecondaryRepresentative DavisSecondaryRepresentative FosseSecondaryRepresentative GoodmanSecondaryRepresentative GregersonSecondaryRepresentative HallSecondaryRepresentative MacriSecondaryRepresentative MenaSecondaryRepresentative NanceSecondaryRepresentative ObrasSecondaryRepresentative OrmsbySecondaryRepresentative ParshleySecondaryRepresentative SalahuddinSecondaryRepresentative SantosSecondaryRepresentative ScottSecondaryRepresentative TaylorSecondaryRepresentative ZahnSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026*.

1. Mar 11, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026*.
2. Mar 11, 2026
   Chapter 36, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 11, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 5, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 4, 2026
   President signed.
6. Mar 4, 2026
   Speaker signed.
7. Mar 3, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0.
8. Feb 18, 2026
   First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
9. Feb 16, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1.
10. Jan 22, 2026
    First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.