A partisan fight over whether Washington's flag truly represents the state in the best way it could is brewing in Olympia, raising the idea of a redesign.

While George Washington is an important national figure, he has limited historical connection to the state itself,” the bill text reads.

Three Democratic representatives have introduced a bill to establish a committee overseeing the redesign of the Washington state flag.

House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner. Supporters say the current design featuring the state seal with George Washington’s likeness is flawed, while opponents question

A bill in the Washington House of Representatives is seeking to remove the image of George Washington from the state flag.