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JOINT RESOLUTION · 2005–06 SESSION

HJR 4224: Election of judges

Amending the Constitution to require election of judges at the general election.

Summary

Proposes an amendment to Article IV, section 29 of the Washington Constitution, to remove the requirement that a certificate of election be issued to a superior court judge candidate who is entitled to have only his or her name appear on the ballot after a contested primary.

From the House Bill Analysis (HJR 4224), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

IntroducedJan 24, 2006
Out of committeestopped here
Passed House
Passed Senate
Sent to voters

Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)
Introduced: January 24, 2006 in the House
Last action: January 24, 2006

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

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

History

Jan 24, 2006First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HJR 4224 in other sessions

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

HJR 4224 (2011–12) Initiative filings · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4224 (2009–10) State bank of Washington · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4224 (2007–08) Public safety · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4224 (1991–92) Property assessment phase-in · Did not pass · died in committee

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