HJR 4211 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Creating an interbranch commission on court rules.

HJR 4211 proposes a constitutional amendment to create an interbranch commission that reviews proposed court rules for potential conflicts with the separation of powers between Washington's three government branches. The commission, composed of six attorneys (three from each branch), must review proposed rules within 90 days and determine if they might violate separation of powers principles. If the commission finds potential conflicts, the Supreme Court must refer the rule to five temporary justices for a public hearing and final determination before adoption. This amendment, if approved by voters, would directly affect how the Supreme Court develops and adopts court rules, requiring formal review for constitutional compliance.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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