Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2514: War on terror memorial
Status: In committee, February 9, 2026
Establishing a global war on terror memorial on the capitol campus.
What the bill says
An act Relating to establishing a global war on terror memorial on the capitol campus; amending RCW 43.34.100; adding a new section to chapter 43.34 RCW; creating a new section; and providing a contingent expiration date. NEW SECTION.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to establishing a global war on terror memorial on the capitol campus; amending RCW 43.34.100; adding a new section to chapter 43.34 RCW; creating a new section; and providing a contingent expiration date. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature intends to remember Washington service members who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn, which are classified under the umbrella term global war on terror. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many Washington residents answered the call to serve their country in the global war on terror. They chose duty and sacrifice, serving in the nation's all-volunteer military to prevent such a devastating attack on America from happening again. Operation Enduring Freedom began on October 7, 2001, when the United States initiated military operations in Afghanistan. Combat operations there concluded on December 31, 2014. Operation Iraqi Freedom began on March 20, 2003. Although President Bush declared an end to major combat operations on May 1, 2003, prolonged insurgency and sectarian violence persisted. United States forces continued peacekeeping efforts and supported the new Iraqi government under Operation New Dawn until their withdrawal on December 15, 2011. Although military operations in the global war on terror ended in 2014, there is no memorial on the state capitol campus to specifically honor Washington residents …
Sponsors
- Hunter Abell (R) · primary sponsor
- Leavitt, Mari (D)
- Matt Marshall (R)
- Chris Corry (R)
- Skyler Rude (R)
- Jeremie Dufault (R)
- Brandy Donaghy (D)
- Lauren Davis (D)
- David Stuebe (R)
- Joshua Penner (R)
- Adison Richards (D)
- Suzanne Schmidt (R)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- : Minority; without recommendation.
- : CB - Majority; do pass.
- : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:30 AM.
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:00 AM.
- : Referred to Capital Budget.
- : SGOV - Majority; do pass.
- : Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
- : First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
Votes
- House Committee on Capital Budget: Do pass (February 9, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations: Do pass (February 4, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: BUILDINGS, STATE
Common questions
- What is HB2514?
- HB2514 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): War on terror memorial.
- What does HB2514 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to establishing a global war on terror memorial on the capitol campus; amending RCW 43.34.100; adding a new section to chapter 43.34 RCW; creating a new section; and providing a contingent expiration date. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of HB2514?
- In committee as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Rules 2 Review. (February 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2514?
- Hunter Abell (R), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2514?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2514&Year=2025
Source: official Washington record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.