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WA SJR8208
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Hasegawa
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article II, section 12 removing the current limits on regular legislative sessions (105 consecutive days in odd-numbered years, 60 consecutive days in even-numbered years)
- Grants the legislature authority to determine session start dates, adjournment dates, and duration by statute rather than constitutional mandate
- Retains existing rules for special sessions: maximum 30 consecutive days, convened by governor proclamation or two-thirds vote of each chamber
- Requires the Secretary of State to submit the amendment to voters at the next general election for approval or rejection
- Mandates public notice of the constitutional amendment be published at least four times during the four weeks preceding the election in every legal newspaper in Washington
Legislative Description
Amending the state Constitution to allow the legislature to determine the duration of regular sessions.
Last Action
First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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