JOINT RESOLUTION · 2005–06 SESSION

SJR 8205: Water court

Amending the Constitution to authorize a water court.

Summary

At the next general election to be held in this state a proposed amendment to Article IV of the Constitution of the State of Washington must be submitted to the qualified voters of the state for their approval and ratification, or rejection. In addition to the superior courts authorized under Article IV, jurisdiction over cases involving water resources is vested in a water court.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8205), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

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

SJR 8205 (2025–26) Property taxes/homestead · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8205 (2023–24) Investments/persist. poverty · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8205 (2021–22) Right to possess firearms · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8205 (2019–20) Tax court · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8205 (2017–18) Religious matters · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8205 (2015–16) Supreme court justices · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8205 (2013–14) 2/3 vote for tax increases · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8205 (2011–12) Presidential election/voting · Passed Legislature · constitutional amendment sent to voters