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HCR 4409

Adjourning SINE DIE.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Corry and 1 co-sponsor

Washington legislature formally ends its 2026 session through concurrent resolution, automatically killing pending bills and concluding legislative business.

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Bill Summary · HCR 4409

Legislative bill overview

HCR 4409 is a concurrent resolution that formally adjourns the Washington State Legislature sine die (without a set return date), effectively ending the legislative session. This is a procedural measure required to officially conclude legislative business and allow members to depart.

Why is this important

Sine die adjournment marks the official end of a legislative session, triggering deadline consequences for pending bills and finalizing the legislative calendar for that year. Any bills not passed by this point typically die and must be reintroduced in the next session, making the timing politically significant.

Potential points of contention

  • Unfinished business: Bills still in committee or awaiting floor votes die automatically, which can frustrate advocates for incomplete legislation
  • Session length: The timing of sine die affects how much legislative work can be accomplished; early adjournment may be criticized as insufficient for addressing policy needs
  • Partisan disagreement: The majority party controls when adjournment occurs, sometimes limiting minority party priorities from receiving votes

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

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