JOINT RESOLUTION · 2005–06 SESSION
HJR 4200: Election of judges
Amending the Constitution to require election of judges at the general election.
Summary
- Amends the state constitution to remove the requirement that general elections will not occur if only one candidate for superior court judge is entitled to appear on the general election ballot after a contested primary.
From the House Bill Analysis (HJR 4200), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 10, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Bill Hinkle (R-13)
- Introduced
- January 10, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HJR 4200 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HJR 4200 (2025–26) Personal property taxation
- HJR 4200 (2023–24) Owner-occupied property/tax
- HJR 4200 (2021–22) School district bonds
- HJR 4200 (2019–20) Catastrophic incidents
- HJR 4200 (2017–18) Debt guarantee/infrastruct.
- HJR 4200 (2015–16) Electronic communications
- HJR 4200 (2013–14) Hydroelectric generation
- HJR 4200 (2011–12) Emergency clauses