JOINT RESOLUTION · 2003–04 SESSION
HJR 4215: Merging of county functions
Authorizing consolidation or merging of statutory and constitutional county functions and structures.
Summary
- Creates a ballot initiative for consideration at the next general election proposing the amendment of the state constitution so as to allow counties to consolidate or merge any statutory or constitutional function or structure.
- Authorizes the legislature to pass laws necessary to implement the proposed constitutional amendment and to impose additional requirements or conditions required for such implementation.
From the House Bill Analysis (HJR 4215), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 20, 2004
- Out of committeeFeb 5, 2004
- Passed Housestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Helen Sommers (D-36)
- Introduced
- January 20, 2004 in the House
- Last action
- March 1, 2004
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Helen Sommers (D-36)
8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- Minority; do not pass.
- LG - Majority; do pass.
- LG - Executive action taken by committee.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.
HJR 4215 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HJR 4215 (2019–20) Rejection of act by people
- HJR 4215 (2015–16) 2/3rd vote for tax increases
- HJR 4215 (2013–14) Local public wrks/tx revenue
- HJR 4215 (2011–12) Parents' rights
- HJR 4215 (2009–10) Hydroelectric generation
- HJR 4215 (2007–08) Prohibitions on investment
- HJR 4215 (2005–06) Effective dates
- HJR 4215 (2001–02) Property tax credit