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Senate advances and passes bill recognizing Wilkinson sandstone as state sandstone

Washington State Senate · February 16, 2026
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Senate Bill 5489 was advanced to third reading under suspension of rules and passed unanimously. Sponsor Senator Fortunato described a 1927 claim by the city of Wilkinson for $56,718.50 and said the bill recognizes Wilkinson sandstone and the local quarry's historical contribution.

The Washington State Senate on Feb. 13, 2026, advanced and passed Senate Bill 5489, a measure recognizing Wilkinson sandstone as the state sandstone.

Senator Fortunato moved to suspend the rules to advance the bill to third reading and place it on final passage; the motion carried by unanimous consent ('hearing no objection'). On third reading,…

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