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passed both · Washington · House Jan 15, 2025

HCR 4401: Establishing cutoff dates for the consideration of legislation during the 2025 regular session of the sixty-ninth legislature.

HCR 4401 sets specific deadlines for processing bills during Washington's 2025 legislative session. It establishes cutoff dates for committee reports (February 21 and 28), final consideration in a house (March 12), and cross-chamber reviews (April 2 and 8), with a final cutoff of April 16 for all bills except budgets, revenue matters, initiatives, and budget implementation. The resolution applies to all bills, memorials, and joint resolutions but excludes certain exceptions like fiscal committee reports and budget-related items. This procedural bill directly affects how legislators manage the legislative calendar for the 2025 session.
Joe Fitzgibbon (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Washington · Senate Jan 13, 2025

SR 8600: Notifying the governor that the Senate is organized and ready.

This procedural resolution (SR 8600) establishes a routine Senate procedure. It directs the President of the Senate to appoint a two-member committee to formally notify the Governor that the Senate is organized and prepared to begin legislative business. The resolution does not affect any specific constituents or change laws, as it only governs internal Senate operations for the start of a session. It was adopted by the Senate on January 13, 2025.
Marcus Riccelli (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Washington · Senate Jan 13, 2025

SR 8601: Adopting the senate's emergency parliamentary rules of the sixty-ninth legislature.

This Senate Resolution (SR 8601) establishes emergency operational rules for the Washington State Senate during the 2025 legislative session, primarily due to ongoing public health considerations. It mandates remote voting and hybrid floor sessions, requires compliance with 2023 Senate Session Guidelines (including mask policies and social distancing), and directs all committee meetings to be held remotely unless the Rules Committee meets in person with approval. The rules also specify procedures for public access (via streaming), electronic submission of amendments, and committee voting via recorded roll calls. These rules directly affect all Senate members, staff, and committee operations during the 2025 session.
Marcus Riccelli (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Washington · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 4601: Notifying the Governor that the House of Representatives is organized and ready to conduct business.

This procedural bill (HR 4601) requires the House of Representatives to formally notify the Governor once the chamber is organized and prepared to begin legislative work. It directs the Speaker to appoint a four-member committee to deliver this notification. The bill affects the Governor and House leadership, creating a routine step in the legislative process following the start of a new session. It has no substantive policy changes - it only establishes a standard procedural action.
Joe Fitzgibbon (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Washington · Senate Jan 13, 2025

SR 8603: 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.
Marcus Riccelli (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Washington · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 4600: Adopting the temporary rules of the House of Representatives.

This bill (HR 4600) adopts temporary procedural rules for the Washington State House of Representatives during the Sixty-Ninth Legislature (2025-2026). It establishes standard operating procedures for House sessions, including how officers are elected, how debates are conducted, voting rules, committee functions, and chamber conduct. The temporary rules will apply until permanent rules are adopted by January 31, 2025. This procedural resolution directly affects all House members and staff by governing daily legislative operations.
Joe Fitzgibbon (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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