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HCR 4406

Calling a Joint Session of the Legislature.

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

Authorizes a one-time joint session of the Senate and House to receive Governor Ferguson's State of the State Address, Jan. 13, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. in the House Chamber.

Prefiled for introduction.
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Bill Summary · HCR 4406

Summary of HCR 4406 – Calling a Joint Session of the Legislature

Overview

HCR 4406 is a House concurrently resolution filed for the 2026 regular session of the Washington Legislature. The bill proposes a one-time joint session of the Senate and House to receive the Governor’s State of the State Address.

Purpose and intent

  • By concurrent resolution, the bill authorizes a joint session of the Senate and House “to meet in Joint Session” for the purpose of receiving the State of the State Address delivered by Governor Bob Ferguson.
  • The resolution formalizes the scheduling and location of the event as a shared, ceremonial session of the Legislature.

Key provisions

  • Scheduling: The Senate and House are directed to meet in a Joint Session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
  • Time: The session is set to begin at 11:45 a.m.
  • Location: The Joint Session will be held in the House Chamber.
  • Purpose: To receive the State of the State Address from Governor Bob Ferguson.
  • Nature: The measure is a concurrent resolution (requires passage by both chambers).

Who is affected

  • Members of both chambers (Senators and Representatives) will participate in the Joint Session.
  • The Governor’s Office, particularly the Governor (Bob Ferguson), is the sender of the address.
  • Legislative staff, media, and the public may attend or follow the event as part of the state’s ceremonial proceedings.

Timelines and procedural notes

  • Prefiled date: December 1, 2025.
  • Session context: Set for the 2026 Regular Session (69th Legislature).
  • Action required: As a concurrent resolution, it would require adoption by both the House and the Senate to take effect.

Potential implications

  • Establishes a formal, publicly scheduled occasion for the Governor to deliver the State of the State Address.
  • Helps coordinate legislative calendar and chamber logistics for the joint session.
  • Creates a transparent and public-facing venue for the governor’s address and any ensuing remarks or responses within the session context.

Status

  • 2025-12-01: Prefiled for introduction. No final passage status available in the provided information.

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

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