Sen. Marcus Riccelli

Maddy summarySCR 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.

Maddy summarySCR 8402 is a procedural resolution convening a joint session of Washington's House and Senate on January 22, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. in the Senate Chamber. Its sole purpose is to allow lawmakers to formally receive the annual "State of the Judiciary" message from the Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court. This resolution does not change any laws or policies - it merely schedules a standard legislative procedure for the judiciary's annual report. The bill was adopted and signed by both chambers in early January 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 8605) adopted by the Washington State Senate to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It recognizes his contributions to the civil rights movement and his message of equality, while urging Washingtonians to take action against inequality and build more inclusive communities. The resolution does not create new laws or requirements - it is purely commemorative, reaffirming the state's commitment to the values Dr. King championed.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.