2SHB 1559
2SHB 1559 by Appropriations
2SHB 1559
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Bill overview
This bill concerns the assignment of bill numbers within the Washington State Legislature. It clarifies the ranges for different types of legislative measures, including House Bills (HB), Senate Bills (SB), Joint Memorials (HJM/SJM), Joint Resolutions (HJR/SJR), Concurrent Resolutions (HCR/SCR), and Resolutions (HR/SR). The bill also addresses Senate Gubernatorial Appointments (SGA) and Initiatives to the Legislature.
Key provisions
- Defines the bill number ranges for House Bills (HB: 1000-3999).
- Defines the bill number ranges for Senate Bills (SB: 5000-7999).
- Defines the bill number ranges for House Joint Memorials (HJM: 4000-4199).
- Defines the bill number ranges for Senate Joint Memorials (SJM: 8000-8199).
- Defines the bill number ranges for House Joint Resolutions (HJR: 4200-4399).
- Defines the bill number ranges for Senate Joint Resolutions (SJR: 8200-8399).
- Defines the bill number ranges for House Concurrent Resolutions (HCR: 4400-4599).
- Defines the bill number ranges for Senate Concurrent Resolutions (SCR: 8400-8599).
Who is affected
- Washington State Legislature
- Legislative staff
- Legislators
- Government agencies
- The public (regarding legislative tracking)
Notable changes
- Clarifies the established numbering system for various legislative proposals.
- Provides a detailed breakdown of bill number ranges by legislative type.
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Appropriations
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Bill number assignments
| Abbreviation | Stands for | Bill # range | Description |
| HB | House Bill | 1000-3999 | Bills propose to amend, add, or repeal statutes. |
| SB | Senate Bill | 5000-7999 | Bills propose to amend, add, or repeal statutes. |
| HJM | House Joint Memorial | 4000-4199 | Memorials express the Legislature's concern, usually to the President and the U.S. Congress, about an issue, for example, asking the federal government to fund a program. |
| SJM | Senate Joint Memorial | 8000-8199 | Memorials express the Legislature's concern, usually to the President and the U.S. Congress, about an issue, for example, asking the federal government to fund a program. |
| HJR | House Joint Resolution | 4200-4399 | Joint resolutions propose to amend the state constitution. |
| SJR | Senate Joint Resolution | 8200-8399 | Joint resolutions propose to amend the state constitution. |
| HCR | House Concurrent Resolution | 4400-4599 | Concurrent resolutions relate to the internal operation of the Legislature, in which one house concurs in the action of the other; they may originate in either house. |
| SCR | Senate Concurrent Resolution | 8400-8599 | Concurrent resolutions relate to the internal operation of the Legislature, in which one house concurs in the action of the other; they may originate in either house. |
| HR | House Resolution | 4600-4999 | Resolutions are typically used to commemorate or congratulate, or to adopt rules for the body. They pertain to one body only. |
| SR | Senate Resolution | 8600-8999 | Resolutions are typically used to commemorate or congratulate, or to adopt rules for the body. They pertain to one body only. |
| SGA | Senate Gubernatorial Appointment | 9000-9999 | An appointment made by the Governor to fill an office or position; only the Senate confirms gubernatorial appointments. |
| I | Initiative to the Legislature | Numbers vary | See Secretary of State site for past and current numbers |