Calling a Joint Session of the Legislature.
HCR 4406 is a legislative resolution scheduling a joint session of Washington's House and Senate. It directs both chambers to convene together on January 13, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. in the House Chamber specifically to hear Governor Bob Ferguson's State of the State address. This procedural measure affects the legislature by setting a formal meeting time and location for a required state address. The resolution was passed by both chambers and signed into effect on January 13, 2026.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Filed with Secretary of State.
executive
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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