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HB 2408

Improving government efficiency through amending and repealing obsolete statutory language.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandy Donaghy and 3 co-sponsors

HB 2408 removes obsolete Washington state statutory language to streamline government efficiency and reduce legal code confusion.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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Bill Summary · HB 2408

Legislative bill overview

HB 2408 is a housekeeping bill that amends and repeals outdated statutory language in Washington state code to improve government efficiency. The bill removes obsolete provisions that no longer serve a functional purpose or reflect current administrative practices. This type of legislation is routine cleanup work designed to keep the legal code current and manageable.

Why is this important

Statutory cleanup bills prevent confusion by eliminating dead-letter laws that could mislead citizens, businesses, or government agencies about what rules actually apply. Over time, legislatures accumulate contradictory, superseded, or irrelevant statutes that create legal uncertainty and administrative burden. Removing these provisions reduces compliance confusion and modernizes government operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope clarity: Without the bill text, it's unclear which specific statutes are being repealed—some obsolete language may have symbolic or historical value that stakeholders want preserved
  • Unintended consequences: Removing provisions without full context could inadvertently eliminate legal protections or procedural safeguards if the repeals were not thoroughly vetted
  • Stakeholder notification: Affected parties (tribal governments, local agencies, specific industries) may not have been adequately consulted if their operations depend on currently-obsolete provisions

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

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