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WA SB5434
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Wagoner
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AI Summary
- Amends RCW 43.06.210 and 43.06.220 to expand ways a state of emergency can be terminated beyond just the governor's proclamation
- Allows the legislature to terminate a state of emergency by concurrent resolution when in session
- Permits all four legislative leaders (Senate majority and minority leaders, House speaker and minority leader) to terminate a state of emergency in writing if the legislature is not in session and more than 90 days have passed since the declaration
- Authorizes the legislature to terminate emergency orders that have been in effect for more than 30 days by concurrent resolution, or by written agreement of all four legislative leaders when not in session
- Removes the previous requirement that emergency waivers/suspensions automatically expire after 30 days unless extended by the legislature
Legislative Description
Establishing balanced legislative oversight of gubernatorial powers during a declared emergency.
Last Action
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/12/2026
Rules2/21/2025
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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