SR 8603 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Adopting the permanent rules of the Senate.

This procedural resolution adopts the Senate's existing rules from the 2023-2024 legislative sessions for use in the 2025 session of the 69th Legislature. It establishes standard procedures for Senate operations, including officer duties, committee management, bill handling, and debate rules. The rules cover routine processes like voting, committee referrals, and chamber conduct without introducing new policies. As a procedural measure, it ensures continuity in how the Senate functions during its upcoming session.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
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Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jan 13, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jan 13, 2025
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