This bill creates a new statutory designation by adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW that declares "The evergreen state" to be the official nickname of the state of Washington. This is a new law provision establishing that nickname; it does not repeal or amend any other named statute in the extracted facts. The bill includes legislative findings that the nickname has long been circulated by word of mouth, storytelling, and license plate display, and that the reference to freshness is supported by foliage that remains green and functional past one growing season. The bill also contains a procedural provision stating that nothing in the act requires any entity to update or revise existing materials, documents, or publications. Administrative and procedural details in the extract: the bill is identified as S-0166.1; SENATE BILL 5000; 69th Legislature, 2025 Regular Session, was prefiled 12/02/24, read the first time 01/13/25, and referred to the Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections. The extract does not provide an effective date, the exact RCW citation number for the new section within chapter 1.20 RCW, or information about further legislative action or final passage.

If enacted, the bill would simply make "The evergreen state" the official nickname of Washington. This is largely symbolic: it gives state officials and others formal permission to call Washington that in official usage but does not force anyone to change signs, documents, marketing, or other materials and does not create new funding or obligations. The people most affected are state agencies, local governments, schools, publishers, and private businesses that use state branding—none would be required to spend money or alter responsibilities, though any of them could choose to adopt the official nickname. Key details are unclear from the provided text: there is no effective date or exact RCW citation listed here, and no additional guidance on implementation or any mandatory actions.