JOINT RESOLUTION · 1995–96 SESSION
SJR 8219: School district levy authztn
Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting at a state general election to authorize school district levies.
Summary
- An amendment to the Washington State Constitution is proposed. The 60 percent super-majority and the 40 percent voter turnout requirements are eliminated.
From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8219), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 10, 1996
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Bob Oke (R-26)
- Introduced
- January 10, 1996 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 10, 1996
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bob Oke (R-26)
3 co-sponsors (2 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 8219 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SJR 8219 (2019–20) Property tax/homeowners
- SJR 8219 (2011–12) State expenditure limit
- SJR 8219 (2009–10) State income tax
- SJR 8219 (2007–08) Marriage
- SJR 8219 (2005–06) Assessment of property value
- SJR 8219 (2003–04) Voter approval of taxes
- SJR 8219 (2001–02) Land use action
- SJR 8219 (1999–00) Property tax relief