Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2709: Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2709 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Primary sponsor: Osman Salahuddin (D). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osman Salahuddin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Steve Bergquist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Julio Cortes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Davina Duerr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Edwin Obras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Cindy Ryu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Janice Zahn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.