Joint rules
The House and Senate both vote to adopt joint rules that govern processes that affect both chambers.
Adoption date
January 13, 2025
Resolution(s)
Preface
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Senate of the state of Washington, the House of Representatives concurring, That the following be adopted as the Joint Rules of the Sixty-Ninth Legislature:
JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SIXTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
Rule 10. Joint committee meetings
All meetings held by joint committees or held jointly by house of representatives and senate standing committees must be conducted in accordance with the rules and applicable interim resolutions of both the senate and the house of representatives. Expenditures and meetings may be subject to approval in accordance with such rules and applicable interim resolutions. Remote participation in committee meetings is authorized to the extent it is technologically feasible. When participating remotely, committee members shall be considered present for purposes of a quorum and voting.