BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2656: Biennial legislative session

Providing for biennial regular sessions of the legislature.

Summary

Provides for regular sessions of the legislature to be held biennially. Provides that the act takes effect only if the proposed amendment to Article II, section 12 of the state Constitution providing for biennial regular sessions of the legislature is approved by the voters at the next general election.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2656), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to biennial regular sessions of the legislature;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2656 (2025–26) Detention facility registry · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2656 (2019–20) Single-use food service · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2656 (2017–18) College prep. programs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2656 (2015–16) Zero-based budget reviews · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2656 (2013–14) Deeds of trust infractions · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2656 (2011–12) Ferry fares & operating cost · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2656 (2007–08) Employer contribution rates · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2656 (2005–06) County lien authority · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate