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HR 4601

Notifying the Governor that the House of Representatives is organized and ready to conduct business.

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

House notifies Governor it is organized and ready to conduct legislative business for the session.

Adopted.
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Bill Summary · HR 4601

Legislative bill overview

HR 4601 is a procedural resolution notifying the Governor that the Washington House of Representatives has completed its organizational process and is prepared to conduct legislative business. This is a standard housekeeping measure typically adopted at the beginning of each legislative session to formally signal readiness.

Why is this important

This notification ensures the Governor is officially informed that the chamber is operational and ready to receive executive communications, bills, and conduct business. It's part of the constitutional requirement that branches of government maintain formal communication protocols and represent an important procedural checkpoint in session commencement.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal controversy: This is essentially a ceremonial/procedural measure with no substantive policy content, so opposition is virtually non-existent
  • No fiscal or policy impact: The bill creates no spending, regulatory, or behavioral requirements
  • Bipartisan sponsorship: Co-sponsorship by members from different caucuses indicates routine, non-partisan nature

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

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