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SCR 8416

Returning bills to their house of origin.

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

SCR 8416 establishes procedures for returning bills to their originating chamber in Washington's legislature, affecting bill processing rules and legislative efficiency.

On motion, referred to Rules.
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Bill Summary · SCR 8416

Legislative bill overview

SCR 8416 is a concurrent resolution introduced in Washington that establishes or clarifies procedures for returning bills to their house of origin during the legislative process. The bill appears to address parliamentary procedural rules governing how legislation moves between the Washington House and Senate.

Why is this important

Legislative procedure rules directly affect how quickly bills can be processed and whether all members have adequate opportunity to review and debate proposed legislation. Changes to bill routing procedures can impact the efficiency of the legislative process and the transparency of how bills move through chambers.

Potential points of contention

  • Process efficiency vs. deliberation time: Procedures requiring bills to return to originating chambers may slow legislative pace or ensure more thorough review, depending on perspective
  • Chamber authority: Questions about which chamber has primary authority over bills and whether return procedures grant one chamber undue influence over the other
  • Workload management: Late-session bill returns could create bottlenecks or be viewed as necessary checks on rushed legislation

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

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