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This resolution adopts temporary rules for the House of Representatives for the Sixty-Ninth Legislature (2025-2026), establishing comprehensive guidelines for the chamber's operations. The rules cover a wide range of procedural matters, including the election of officers (such as the Speaker, Speaker pro tempore, and Chief Clerk), committee structures, and legislative processes. Key provisions include defining how bills are introduced, read, and voted on, specifying debate rules, and outlining remote participation procedures. The resolution establishes 19 standing committees, details the powers and duties of the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and provides guidelines for committee meetings, voting, and parliamentary procedures. Notably, the rules include provisions for remote participation, allowing members to join proceedings electronically under certain medical circumstances, and establish protocols for conducting legislative business during potential emergencies. The resolution also addresses important ethical considerations, such as restrictions on smoking and alcohol, rules for member conduct, and procedures for handling vetoed bills and potential member misconduct.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4600&Year=2025&Initiative=false