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WA HJR4210

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brianna Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article II, section 12 removing the current limits of 105 consecutive days for odd-year sessions and 60 consecutive days for even-year sessions
  • Grants the legislature authority to determine session start dates, adjournment dates, and duration by statute rather than constitutional mandate
  • Requires the amendment be submitted to Washington voters at the next general election for approval or rejection
  • Maintains existing rules for special sessions, which remain limited to 30 consecutive days and require two-thirds vote of each house or governor proclamation

Legislative Description

Amending the state Constitution to allow the legislature to determine the duration of regular sessions.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/4/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations1/13/2026

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