The resolution introduced on January 8, 2025, establishes the joint rules for the eighty-seventh Legislature of West Virginia, encompassing both the Senate and the House of Delegates. It outlines procedures for joint assemblies, particularly concerning the opening and publishing of election returns for state officers, and addresses how to resolve disagreements between the two houses on legislative amendments. The resolution aims to enhance communication, streamline the processing of bills, and facilitate the formation of joint committees, thereby promoting efficient legislative actions and ensuring proper record-keeping.

Furthermore, the resolution details the roles of the Clerks of both houses in managing records, endorsing bills, and facilitating communication. It specifies the authentication and presentation processes for enrolled bills, requiring that any proposed legislative rule referenced in a bill be included in full text. The resolution also sets guidelines for joint committee meetings, the printing of legislative journals, and the regulation of office spaces, while addressing the introduction of resolutions, appropriation transfers, and the handling of petitions from county commissions. Overall, the resolution seeks to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective collaboration within the West Virginia Legislature.