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House rules

The Washington State House rules establish procedures and protocols for conducting legislative business in the House of Representatives. These rules provide the framework for how bills are processed, committees operate, and representatives conduct official business.

Adoption date
January 24, 2025
House of Representatives Resolution(s)

Preface

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That permanent House rules for the Sixty-ninth Legislature be adopted as follows:

PERMANENT RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE 2025-2026

Rule 33. Standing Rules Amendment

Any standing rule may be rescinded or changed by a majority vote of the members elected: PROVIDED, That the proposed change or changes be submitted at least one day in advance in writing to the members together with notice of the consideration thereof. Any standing rule may be suspended temporarily by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present except as provided in Rule 11.

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