JOINT RESOLUTION · 2005–06 SESSION
HJR 4213: Voting age
Amending the Constitution to allow persons who are sixteen years of age to vote.
Summary
- Amends the state constitution to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 years of age.
From the House Bill Analysis (HJR 4213), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedMar 25, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (D-22)
- Introduced
- March 25, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (D-22)
3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
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.
HJR 4213 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HJR 4213 (2025–26) Income tax
- HJR 4213 (2019–20) Road usage charge limits
- HJR 4213 (2015–16) Const. amendment on taxes
- HJR 4213 (2013–14) Term limits/house and senate
- HJR 4213 (2011–12) Tax increase restrictions
- HJR 4213 (2009–10) Lakewood Law Enf Mem Act
- HJR 4213 (2007–08) Restriction on tax increases
- HJR 4213 (2003–04) Salaries/elected officials