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SCR 8411

Specifying the status of bills, resolutions, and memorials.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by T'wina Nobles and 2 co-sponsors

Washington concurrent resolution establishing standardized procedural rules for tracking and processing bills, resolutions, and memorials through the legislature.

Filed with Secretary of State.
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Bill Summary · SCR 8411

Legislative bill overview

SCR 8411 is a concurrent resolution that clarifies the procedural status and handling of bills, resolutions, and memorials within the Washington State Legislature. The bill establishes rules for how these legislative instruments are processed, tracked, and managed throughout the legislative session.

Why is this important

This resolution affects the internal operations and efficiency of the Washington Legislature. By standardizing procedures for legislative documents, it ensures consistent processing and reduces confusion about the status of pending legislation, which impacts how quickly bills can move through the system and how legislators and the public track legislative progress.

Potential points of contention

  • Procedural restrictions: The resolution may impose new limitations on when bills can be introduced or amended, potentially limiting legislative flexibility during the session
  • Transparency concerns: Depending on specifics, changes to status designation could affect public access to real-time information about pending legislation
  • Timeline impacts: Stricter procedural rules could slow down processing of urgent or time-sensitive bills later in the session

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

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