JOINT MEMORIAL · 1997–98 SESSION
HJM 4007: State senate apportionment
Advocating the apportionment of state senates in a manner that reflects the values and interests of the state.
Summary
- Requests the proposal to the several states of an amendment to the Constitution that would allow states with bicameral legislatures to apportion the lower house on the basis of population but the upper chamber in any manner that they feel is appropriate.
From the Bill Digest (HJM 4007), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Filed
- Prime sponsor
- Cathy McMorris (R-7)
- Introduced
- January 29, 1997 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Cathy McMorris (R-7)
10 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 10 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.
HJM 4007 in other sessions
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