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SCR 8406

Adjourning SINE DIE.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Jamie Pedersen and 1 co-sponsor

Washington legislature adjourns its 2023 session sine die, officially ending legislative business and killing all pending bills not yet passed.

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Bill Summary · SCR 8406

Legislative bill overview

SCR 8406 is a concurrent resolution that formally adjourns the Washington State Legislature sine die (without a day), officially ending the 2023 legislative session. This is a procedural measure that concludes all legislative business for the session.

Why is this important

Sine die adjournment marks the constitutional deadline when the legislature must stop conducting business. Bills that haven't passed by this date die in committee and must be reintroduced in the next session. This resolution signals the end of the session's legislative window and triggers any post-session procedures or special sessions if needed.

Potential points of contention

  • Unfinished business: Controversial or priority bills may have failed to advance before adjournment, requiring sponsors to reintroduce them next session
  • Session length: Questions about whether the legislature had adequate time to address the legislative agenda (Washington has 105-day regular sessions with potential extensions)
  • Special session necessity: Depending on budget or other critical matters, there may be debate over whether a special session should be called

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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