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SCR 8409

Concerning the status of legislation that may be considered at the 2023 first special session of the sixty-eighth Legislature.

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

Washington's SCR 8409 establishes procedural eligibility requirements for legislation considered during the 2023 first special legislative session.

Filed with Secretary of State.
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Bill Summary · SCR 8409

Legislative bill overview

SCR 8409 is a concurrent resolution that establishes procedural rules for what legislation can be considered during Washington's 2023 first special legislative session. The resolution sets parameters for which bills are eligible for debate and passage during this limited-agenda session.

Why is this important

Special sessions operate under different rules than regular sessions and typically have restricted agendas. This resolution determines the scope of what lawmakers can address, directly affecting which policy issues can be tackled and which are deferred. The outcome limits or enables legislative action on time-sensitive matters.

Potential points of contention

  • Agenda restrictions: Different lawmakers may disagree on which issues are urgent enough to merit special session consideration versus waiting for the regular session
  • Partisan priorities: Majority and minority parties often have conflicting views on what qualifies as special session-appropriate legislation
  • Emergency vs. non-emergency: Determining which bills address genuine emergencies versus convenience for certain legislative priorities remains contentious

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

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