SR 8701 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Providing for Senate business during interim.

This Senate resolution grants the Secretary of the Senate authority to manage operations and finances during the legislative interim period between the end of the 2026 Regular Session and the start of the next session. It allows the Secretary to approve contracts, authorize travel expenses, hire temporary staff, and approve committee meeting requests without requiring additional legislative approval for each action. The resolution also permits the use of Senate facilities under the Secretary's discretion and authorizes the creation of special committees to maintain orderly Senate functions during this time. These provisions enable the Senate to continue essential administrative work and prepare for the upcoming session while remaining within existing budget controls.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026