WA People
JOINT RESOLUTION · 2003–04 SESSION

SJR 8214: Initiative and referendum

Amending the Constitution to eliminate the powers of initiative and referendum.

Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to eliminate the powers of initiative and referendum.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Sent to voters
Prime sponsor
Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
Introduced
February 6, 2003 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 2004

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Pat Thibaudeau D-43

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

SJR 8214 in other sessions

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