WA SCR8406

Reestablishes the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health, originally created in 2024 under Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8414, to continue strengthening Washington's democratic institutions and civic health.

Committee consists of 17 members: the Lieutenant Governor as chair, 8 senators (4 majority, 4 minority), and 8 representatives (4 majority, 4 minority), with two vice chairs from opposite chambers and parties.

Office of the Lieutenant Governor provides all expenses and staff support, while legislative members receive travel reimbursement from their respective chambers under RCW 44.04.120.

Committee must issue reports to the legislature prior to the 2027, 2028, and 2029 regular sessions.

Committee ceases to exist at the start of the 2029 regular session.