Adopting joint rules.

SCR 8401 is a procedural resolution adopting the official "Joint Rules" for Washington State's 69th Legislature (2025-2026 session). It establishes the operational procedures governing how the Senate and House of Representatives conduct business, including ethics standards for legislators and staff, rules for sessions and committee meetings, and requirements for joint resolutions. These rules directly affect all state legislators, legislative staff, and committees during the 2025-2026 legislative term. The resolution was passed quickly with no debate, reflecting its routine procedural nature.