Rep. Chris Corry

Maddy summaryHR 4617 is a ceremonial House Resolution, not a law, adopted by the Washington State House of Representatives on February 17, 2025. It formally encourages all Washington residents to celebrate Children's Day and support children's well-being through community actions. The resolution expresses the House's commitment to prioritizing children's health, safety, and education, referencing student interns and pages working in the legislature. It does not create new policies, funding, or legal requirements - only a symbolic call for public recognition of children's rights.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (not a law) that honors Presidents' Day. It expresses the House's recognition of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's leadership, including Washington's precedent for peaceful power transitions and Lincoln's role in preserving the Union. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on citizens - it simply commemorates presidential legacies through symbolic language. It was introduced and adopted by the House on February 17, 2025, as a routine observance.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally expresses appreciation to the Washington National Guard for their service in emergencies, disaster response (like 2022 floods and 2023 wildfires), election security, and community programs such as the Youth ChalleNGe Academy. It sends copies to military leaders, the Governor, and federal officials as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no new legal requirements or policy changes. The resolution acknowledges the Guard’s role in protecting lives, infrastructure, and community well-being across Washington state.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 4602) passed by the Washington State House of Representatives to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. It contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only commemorative language recognizing his civil rights work, nonviolent philosophy, and impact on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965. The resolution has no direct effect on people, communities, or legislation; it is purely a ceremonial tribute. It was adopted on January 20, 2025, by the full House.

Maddy summaryHCR 4400 is a procedural resolution scheduling two joint sessions of Washington's legislature. It directs the Senate and House to meet together on January 14, 2025, to canvass election results, honor retiring officials, and hear Governor Jay Inslee's State of the State address, and on January 15, 2025, to swear in new officials and hear Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson's inaugural address. The resolution follows constitutional requirements for these formal proceedings and does not create new policy or affect specific groups beyond the scheduled legislative activities. It was approved and signed by both chambers in early January 2025.

Maddy summaryHCR 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.