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This resolution amends Rule 10 of the Senate Permanent Rules to modify the guidelines for who can be admitted to the Senate floor, wings, and adjacent areas during legislative sessions. The changes expand the list of authorized individuals to include more specific categories, such as the governor and designated officials, members of the House of Representatives, state elected officials, legislative officers and employees, honored guests, former senators who are not registered lobbyists, and press representatives. The resolution clarifies that press representatives can be admitted to the press table subject to capacity, but are restricted from wings and adjacent areas except when moving to and from the table. Additionally, persons specifically requested by a senator or senate staff can be admitted, with the condition that they remain in the wings and adjacent areas of the senator's caucus. These modifications aim to provide more precise guidelines for access to Senate spaces during legislative proceedings, balancing openness with security and procedural considerations.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8638&Year=2025&Initiative=false