Washington could get a new state flag if a proposed bill becomes law. House Bill 1938, if approved, would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new state flag.

Washington lawmakers proposed changing the state flag, saying its design was outdated and the image of George Washington makes it overly complex to reproduce. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ...

The state flag is the only one in the nation with a green background and the only one with a portrait of a past president. Washington became the 42nd state in the U.S. on Nov. 11, 1889.

There’s controversy gusting through the Washington Legislature over a proposed redesign of the state flag. House Bill 1938, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, would create a committee ...

Maine voters went the other way and rejected a new sleeker design for their flag. Mississippi also recently updated its state flag – it included the Confederate battle flag up until 2021.

The flag directive was echoed by Washington state Governor Jay Inslee. Because the directive lasts through Tuesday, Jan. 28, flags will be lowered during Donald Trump’s inauguration.

The Washington state flag is seen flying in between the Legislative building and the Temple of Justice on Feb. 18, 2025 at the state Capitol Campus in Olympia. A proposed bill to redesign ...