Washington SB5000 officially designates "the evergreen state" as the state nickname.

Washington SB5000 formalizes "the evergreen state" as the official nickname of Washington, a title already widely recognized and used. This bill adds a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW to make this designation official. The nickname reflects the state's lush, evergreen foliage. Importantly, the bill does not mandate any entity to change existing materials or documents to reflect this new designation.

Washington SB5000 officially designates "the evergreen state" as the state nickname.

Washington SB5000 formalizes "the evergreen state" as the official nickname of Washington, a title already widely recognized and used. This bill adds a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW to make this designation official. The nickname reflects the state's lush, evergreen foliage. Importantly, the bill does not mandate any entity to change existing materials or documents to reflect this new designation.