BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2141: Elections

Establishing instant runoff voting.

Summary

Finds that it is in the public interest to adopt a voting system in which all successful candidates must win by a majority vote rather than a plurality of effective votes and that allows voters to vote secondary and other preferences in case their favorite candidate is not elected. A system known as instant runoff voting achieves that purpose.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2141), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the process for election to local nonpartisan offices;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 2141 (2017–18) Water discharge permits · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2015–16) Tacoma Narrows bridge debt · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2013–14) Banks and trust companies · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2141 (2011–12) Emergency medical services · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2009–10) Lottery tickets and shares · Did not pass · died in committee