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.

Washington lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a committee to redesign the state flag, though voters would have final say. Proponents of the bill claim the current flag is uninspiring and should better reflect the state,

A new chapter in Washington's history may unfold within the next few years as a bill to establish a committee for redesigning the state flag progresses through

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

House Bill 1938 would launch a state flag redesign committee to oversee the process of devising a new look for the iconic flag. The House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee held a public hearing on the bill at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Hearing Room E of the John L. O’Brien Building on the Capitol Campus.

House Bill 1938 would create a Washington State Flag Redesign Committee that would oversee the process of designing and adopting a new flag "that symbolizes unity and represents the unique character of the state," according to the bill text.