WA HJR4211

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article IV creating an Interbranch Commission on Court Rules, to be submitted to voters at the next general election

Establishes a 9-member commission of licensed attorneys: 3 from the legislative branch, 3 from the executive branch (including representatives of the governor, attorney general, and local government), and 3 judges (one each from appeals, superior, and limited jurisdiction courts)

Requires the Supreme Court to submit proposed court rules and public comments to the commission for review within 90 days before adoption

Empowers the commission to determine by majority vote whether a proposed rule may violate separation of powers by abridging substantive rights or encroaching on legislative/executive branch authority

If the commission finds potential separation of powers concerns, five justices pro tempore must hold a public hearing and make a final determination; the Supreme Court cannot adopt a rule if the justices pro tempore find it violates separation of powers