JOINT RESOLUTION · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSJR 8209
SJR 8209: School/library elections
Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of electors voting to authorize school district and library district levies and bonds.
Summary
- An amendment to the Washington State Constitution is proposed to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize excess levies, general obligation bonds, and an increased debt limit for school districts and library districts. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Technical amendments of a grammatical nature are made.
From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8209), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 22, 1993
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Marcus Gaspard (D-25)
- Introduced
- January 22, 1993 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 11, 1994
- Requested by
- Other
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- SJR 8209, SSJR 8209
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Marcus Gaspard (D-25)
6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SJR 8209 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SJR 8209 (2025–26) Property taxes/residence
- SJR 8209 (2023–24) Residential ex./property tax
- SJR 8209 (2021–22) Domestic violence/bail
- SJR 8209 (2019–20) Public works assistance acct
- SJR 8209 (2017–18) Tax court
- SJR 8209 (2015–16) 2/3rd vote for tax increases
- SJR 8209 (2013–14) Higher education/priority
- SJR 8209 (2011–12) Salary reductions/officials