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WA HJR4210
WA HJR4210Amending the state Constitution to allow the legislature to determine the duration of regular sessions.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the state Constitution to allow the legislature to determine the duration of regular sessions.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Washington State Constitution that would allow the state legislature to determine the length of its regular sessions each year, rather than having fixed durations for odd and even-numbered years as currently stipulated. The amendment would remove the existing limits of 105 days for odd-numbered years and 60 days for even-numbered years, enabling the legislature to set session lengths by statute to better address the needs of the state's population. This change would be submitted to voters for approval at the next general election.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Brianna Thomas (D)*,
Liz Berry (D),
Natasha Hill (D),
Edwin Obras (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Larry Springer (D),
Janice Zahn (D),
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations. (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4210&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/4210%20HBR%20SGOV%2026.pdf |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/4210%20HBA%20SGOV%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Resolutions/4210.pdf |
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