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WA HR4667
Resolution
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Fitzgibbon
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AI Summary
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Adopts permanent House rules for the 69th Legislature (2025-2026), covering 36 rules on definitions, officer elections, bill procedures, voting, committees, and conduct
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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
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Authorizes remote participation and voting for members experiencing medical conditions preventing in-person attendance, with majority and minority leaders controlling authorization
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Requires 24-hour waiting period before final passage votes on operating, transportation, or capital budget bills after placement on third reading calendar
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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