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SCR 8413

Naming the new Irving R. Newhouse Building.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Boehnke and 9 co-sponsors

Names the new state office building at 215 Sid Snyder Ave SW the Irving R. Newhouse Building; DES will place the name and notify Newhouse's family and the governor.

First reading, referred to State Government & Elections.
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Bill Summary · SCR 8413

Summary of SCR 8413 — Naming the Irving R. Newhouse Building (Washington)

Overview

  • Type: Concurrent Resolution (SCR)
  • Title: Naming the new Irving R. Newhouse Building
  • Bill number: SCR 8413
  • Status: First reading; referred to the State Government & Elections committee
  • Introduced/prefiled: December 19, 2023
  • Legislative session: 2024 Regular Session (68th Legislature)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution designates the naming of the new state office building replacing the old building at 215 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest in Olympia as the “Irving R. Newhouse Building.”
  • It continues the practice of recognizing Irving R. Newhouse’s long and influential service to Washington State, including roles in both the House (1965–1980) and Senate (1980–1998), and his leadership positions (Senate Republican Floor Leader, Senate President Pro Tempore).
  • The resolution notes Newhouse’s impact on agriculture, lawmaking, and public service, as well as the respect and regard he earned from governors of both parties.

Key Provisions

  • Be It Resolved: The new office building replacing the old building at 215 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest shall continue to be named the “Irving R. Newhouse Building.”
  • Be It Further Resolved: The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) shall place the name “Irving R. Newhouse Building” on the new state office building at the same address.
  • Be It Further Resolved: Copies of the resolution shall be sent to Irving R. Newhouse’s family, the Governor (Jay Inslee), and Tara Smith, Director of DES.
  • Context: The resolution references the established process for naming state buildings (per RCW 43.34.090), which involves recommendations from the State Capitol Committee and DES, with input from the Capitol Campus Design Advisory Committee and adherence to specific criteria.

Process and Timeline

  • Prefiled: December 19, 2023
  • First Reading: January 8, 2024
  • Current status: Referred to the State Government & Elections committee (no final passage information provided in the text)

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Irving R. Newhouse family: direct recognition through the naming.
  • Department of Enterprise Services (DES): responsible for placing the name on the building.
  • Capitol Campus Design Advisory Committee and State Capitol Committee: involved in the official naming process per established RCWs.
  • General public and state employees/visitors: signage and formal identification of the building as the Irving R. Newhouse Building.
  • Governmental leadership: acknowledgement by the Governor and DES leadership via formal communication.

Fiscal and Policy Considerations

  • The text presented is a naming resolution and does not include an appropriation or budgetary provision.
  • It aligns with existing statutory naming processes referenced in RCW 43.34.090.

Takeaway

SCR 8413 is a ceremonial measure to honor Irving R. Newhouse by naming the new state office building at 215 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest after him, reinforcing his legacy in Washington state government and agriculture. The proposal follows the standard state naming process and awaits further committee consideration and potential passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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