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HCR 4404

Adjourning SINE DIE.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Fitzgibbon and 1 co-sponsor

Washington legislature formally ends its 2023 session, stopping bill introductions and preventing new legislative action until the next session begins.

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Bill Summary · HCR 4404

Legislative bill overview

HCR 4404 is a concurrent resolution that formally adjourns the Washington State Legislature sine die (without a specific reconvening date), effectively ending the 2023 legislative session. This is a procedural measure that marks the official conclusion of the legislative calendar year.

Why is this important

Sine die adjournment is a critical procedural deadline that determines when legislators can no longer introduce new bills, hold committee hearings, or conduct floor votes during that legislative session. It establishes the final deadline for passing or failing all pending legislation and triggers the governor's bill signing/veto period.

Potential points of contention

  • Unfinished business: Legislators may dispute whether sufficient time remained to address priority bills, potentially creating conflict between those wanting more session time and those seeking adjournment
  • Partisan concerns: If one party controls the legislature, the other may view early adjournment as preventing debate on their proposals
  • Budget considerations: Sine die timing directly affects completion of the state budget and appropriations bills, which could create pressure to extend or conclude the session

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

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