Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5779: African diaspora heritage
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5779 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing African diaspora heritage week. Primary sponsor: T'wina Nobles (D). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to establishing African diaspora heritage week;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T'wina Nobles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jessica Bateman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mike Chapman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Annette Cleveland | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Adrian Cortes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Phil Fortunato | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Claudia Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Liz Lovelett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Tina Orwall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Bill Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Derek Stanford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Javier Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Lisa Wellman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Claire Wilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.