JOINT RESOLUTION · 1995–96 SESSION
SJR 8215: School district levies
Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies.
Summary
- An amendment to the Washington State Constitution is proposed to allow a simple majority of voters voting to approve school district levy and bond issues. The 60 percent super-majority and the 40 percent voter turnout requirements are eliminated.
From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8215), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 10, 1995
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Marcus Gaspard (D-25)
- Introduced
- February 10, 1995 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 8, 1996
- Requested by
- Other
- Companion bill
- HJR 4211
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Marcus Gaspard (D-25)
5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
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 8215 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SJR 8215 (2019–20) Supreme court justices
- SJR 8215 (2017–18) Public works assistance
- SJR 8215 (2015–16) Tax increases/voter approval
- SJR 8215 (2013–14) Superior court judges
- SJR 8215 (2011–12) Debt reduction act of 2011
- SJR 8215 (2009–10) Toll revenue for highways
- SJR 8215 (2007–08) Supreme court vacancies
- SJR 8215 (2005–06) Election certification