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HCR 4408

Specifying the status of bills, resolutions, and memorials.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Fitzgibbon and 1 co-sponsor

Washington HCR 4408 establishes procedural status classifications for bills, resolutions, and memorials to streamline legislative tracking and processing.

House Rules "X" file.
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Bill Summary · HCR 4408

Legislative bill overview

HCR 4408 is a concurrent resolution that establishes procedural rules or clarifies the status classification of bills, resolutions, and memorials in Washington state legislature. The bill appears to be a housekeeping measure addressing how different types of legislative instruments are designated or processed within the legislative system.

Why is this important

Clarifying legislative procedures and status classifications affects how bills move through the legislature and how the public and legislators track legislation. Proper categorization ensures transparent legislative processes and prevents procedural confusion that could delay or derail important legislation.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's vague title and limited available information make it difficult to assess its actual scope—it could represent a minor procedural clarification or a more significant rules change
  • Procedural precedent: Changes to how bills are classified or processed could affect future legislative workload management or the relative priority of different resolution types
  • Limited public engagement: The bill has stalled in Rules Review since January 2024 with minimal public discussion, raising questions about legislative priorities and the need for this measure

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

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