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SCR 8408

Naming the new Irving R. Newhouse Building.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Annette Cleveland and 9 co-sponsors

Ceremonially designates the new state office building at 215 Sid Snyder Ave SW as the Irving R. Newhouse Building, honoring his 34 years in the Washington Legislature.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Bill Summary · SCR 8408

Summary of Senate Concurrent Resolution 8408 (SCR 8408)

Overview

SCR 8408 is a concurrent resolution in the Washington State Legislature that seeks to honor Irving R. Newhouse by naming the new state office building replacing the old office building at 215 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest in Olympia as the “Irving R. Newhouse Building.” The resolution is a ceremonial designation, not a legislative appropriation or statutory change, and follows established naming procedures under state law.

Purpose and Intent

  • Preserve and honor Irving R. Newhouse’s legacy by naming the new state office building at the established location after him.
  • Acknowledge Newhouse’s long service to Washington, including 34 years in the Legislature (House 1965–1980; Senate 1980–1998) and leadership roles (Senate Republican Floor Leader 1988–1996; Senate President Pro Tempore 1996–1998).
  • Recognize his public service, agricultural ties, and family, including his son, U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse.

Key Provisions

  • The new office building replacing the old building at 215 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest shall be named the “Irving R. Newhouse Building.”
  • The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) must place the name on the new state office building at 215 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest.
  • Copies of the resolution must be forwarded to Irving R. Newhouse’s family, Governor Jay Inslee, and Tara Smith, Director of DES.
  • The resolution references the statutory framework for naming public buildings (RCW 43.34.090) and notes the involvement of the State Capitol Committee, DES, and the Capitol Campus Design Advisory Committee in recommending names that meet criteria.

Affected Parties and Entities

  • Department of Enterprise Services (DES), which administers naming and sign placement for state facilities.
  • State Capitol Committee and Capitol Campus Design Advisory Committee (advisory role in the naming process).
  • The Newhouse family.
  • Governor of Washington (recipients of the resolution copy).
  • All state employees and visitors who will use the renamed building.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 16, 2023.
  • Status: Concurrent resolution; first reading on introduction; referred to Committee on State Government & Elections.
  • 2023-05-16: First reading, referred to State Government & Elections.
  • 2024-01-08: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  • As a concurrent resolution, the measure requires approval by both chambers to effect the naming; it designates the building name but does not create or modify statutory authority beyond the naming itself.

Notes

  • The resolution emphasizes continuity of the naming at the same address (215 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest) and aligns with established naming processes under RCW 43.34.090.

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

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