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WA HR4667

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Fitzgibbon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts permanent House rules for the 69th Legislature (2025-2026), covering 36 rules on definitions, officer elections, bill procedures, voting, committees, and conduct

  • Establishes 19 standing committees with specified membership sizes, ranging from 7 members (Local Government, State Government & Tribal Relations) to 31 members (Appropriations), with Transportation Committee increased from 27 to 29 members

  • Authorizes remote participation and voting for members experiencing medical conditions preventing in-person attendance, with majority and minority leaders controlling authorization

  • Requires 24-hour waiting period before final passage votes on operating, transportation, or capital budget bills after placement on third reading calendar

  • Prohibits smoking and vaping in House facilities, requires adherence to state liquor laws, and authorizes emergency procedures allowing remote voting if the executive rules committee determines physical convening poses health/safety dangers

Legislative Description

Adopting the permanent rules of the House of Representatives.

Last Action

Adopted.

1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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