January 6, 2022 •
Washington Legislature Goes Virtual
Washington’s fast-approaching 2022 legislative session has hit a bit of a snag with the rampant Omicron variant.
The chief clerk of the House has announced that his chamber will hold its floor sessions remotely for the first two weeks of the session.
Only five lawmakers who are vaccinated, boosted, and masked, along with critical staff, will be allowed in the House chamber during the restrictions.
These policies will be reassessed every two weeks.
The Senate is looking into either a hybrid or fully remote sessions, though no final decision has been made.
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