Amending the state Constitution to allow the legislature to determine the duration of regular sessions.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove fixed session length limits for Washington's legislature. Currently, the constitution specifies 105 days for odd-year sessions and 60 days for even-year sessions; this amendment would allow the legislature to set session durations through regular laws instead. If approved by voters, it would change Article II, Section 12 of the state constitution to give lawmakers authority over session timing. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election and would enable the legislature to adjust session lengths based on evolving needs.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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