Washington Democrats introduce legislation to remove George Washington from the state flag
progressive Washington State Lawmakers have introduced a bill that will allow George Washington to be removed from the state flag.
House Bill 1938 aims to create a committee that will design new state flags that “make better reflects the diversity and values of all Washingtonians.”
According to Democrats who proposed the bill, the state flag “often faces criticism for its poor design and lack of connection to state identity.”
“The flag has a detailed portrait George WashingtonIt is a violation of the main flag design principle that prioritizes simplicity, making it overly complicated and difficult. Furthermore, George Washington is an important national figure, but he limits his historical connection to the nation itself. This reduces his image’s meaning as a state symbol. ” the bill states.
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Progressive lawmakers are reportedly hoping to redesign the Washington state flag and remove George Washington from its design. (Getty Images)
The lawmaker says The flag is also aesthetically uncomfortable because it “uses too many colors.” The design is “outdated and uninspired.”
The bill will establish a committee to develop new designs for the official state flag that reflects Washington’s “shared history, resources and diverse cultural communities.”
The committee consists of representatives of the Washington State Arts Committee, House and Senate legislators, Secretary of State, historians, designers, cultural leaders, tribal representatives, and civic representatives from various regions of the state. . Governor.
The committee will seek public feedback through outreach to schools, community organizations, tribes, public forums, virtual discussions and online surveys before approving the new design by July 1, 2028.
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Voters must approve the design of the new flag in the next general election before adopting it as a new state flag.
Democrats’ representatives Strom Peterson, Julia Reed and Greg Nance introduced the bill on February 11th.
A hearing in Olympia is scheduled for February 18th before the House Committee on State Government and Tribal Relations. Fox28 Spokane reported.
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The Washington State Sen. proposed changing the state’s flag, and the design was outdated and complicated and replicated the image of George Washington. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)
The proposal has attracted criticism from state Republican lawmakers.
Republican Rep. Brian Burnett told Washington Radio Station KPQ“We have the third highest crime rate in the nation. We have the third highest cost of gas, the third highest homeless population, and the fourth most expensive housing. You’re teasing me. mosquito?”
Congressmen Strom Peterson, Julia Reed and Greg Nance did not return anytime soon. Fox News Digital’s Request a comment.
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