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Senate suspends rule to allow committee work, adopts two ceremonial resolutions

Washington State Senate · February 23, 2026

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On Feb. 20, the Washington State Senate suspended Rule 46 to permit committee action during the floor session, referred multiple measures to committees, and adopted two ceremonial resolutions honoring civil discourse and the Apple Blossom Festival royal court.

The Washington State Senate on Feb. 20 suspended Rule 46 to allow committee action to continue during the floor session, referred several measures to standing committees and adopted two ceremonial resolutions.

Senator Rochelli moved to suspend Rule 46 to permit committee activity during the floor session; the presiding officer announced no objections and ordered the suspension. The secretary announced standing committee reports and the body approved referrals, with two measures (one addressing medical use of cannabis in specified health-care facilities and another concerning collective bargaining) specifically referred to the Ways and Means Committee as requested by the mover.

The Senate also voted to dispense with the reading of the journal and approved the previous day’s journal. Later, Senator Riccioli moved that the Senate advance to the eighth order of business; the motion met no objection and was ordered.

The body adopted two resolutions: Senate Resolution 8,694, commending students involved in a Building Bridges civic‑education project for work on civil discourse, and Senate Resolution 8,691, honoring the 2026 Apple Blossom Festival Royal Court. Both resolutions were adopted by voice votes after members offered remarks in support.

Before recessing, the Senate approved a motion to adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24. No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript; voice votes were used and the presiding officer announced the outcomes.