The resolution introduced on January 8, 2025, establishes the joint rules for the West Virginia Legislature's eighty-seventh session, outlining the procedures for joint assemblies, the handling of election returns, and the resolution of disagreements between the Senate and House of Delegates on legislative amendments. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate records of legislative actions and facilitating communication between the two houses. The resolution also provides guidelines for the processing of bills, including those related to legislative rules, and defines the roles of various joint committees, ensuring a structured and efficient legislative process.

Furthermore, the resolution details the authentication and presentation of enrolled bills, requiring that any proposed legislative rule referenced in a bill be included in its full text. It mandates the signatures of both house Clerks for authentication and specifies that enrolled bills must be free from alterations. The resolution also outlines procedures for joint committee meetings, legislative journal printing, and the management of legislative office spaces. It addresses the introduction of resolutions, appropriation transfers, and the processing of petitions from county commissions, while establishing timelines for concurrent resolutions related to naming transportation infrastructure, thereby ensuring adherence to established legislative procedures.