BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1776: Election of judges & SPI

Requiring election of judges and the superintendent of public instruction at the general election.

Summary

For elections of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and certain judicial positions, the top two vote-getters after a contested primary appear on the general election ballot, even if one candidate received a majority of votes cast for that office.
Implements proposed constitutional amendment HJR 4200, regarding election of superior court judges.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 1776), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the election of judges and the state superintendent of public instruction;

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.

HB 1776 (2025–26) Firearm check fee refunds · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1776 (2023–24) Applied behavior analysis · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1776 (2021–22) High-hazard facility wages · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1776 (2019–20) All payer claims database · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1776 (2017–18) Digoxin & KCl/med procedures · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1776 (2015–16) Marijuana producers, etc. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1776 (2013–14) Wellness programs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1776 (2011–12) Child care center licensing · Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2011