JOINT RESOLUTION · 2007–08 SESSION

HJR 4208: Economic development

Amending the Constitution to address use of public funds for economic development.

Summary

Proposes an amendment to the Washington Constitution to allow counties, cities or towns to use public funds for economic development as prescribed by the Legislature without violating Section 7 of Article VIII of the Washington Constitution.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HJR 4208), 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.

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 22, 2007First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development & Trade.

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

HJR 4208 (2025–26) Autonomous regions · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2023–24) Gendered terms/Constitution · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2021–22) Personal property taxation · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2019–20) Property tax res. value cap · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2017–18) Property tax homestead exem. · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2015–16) People's business, access · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2013–14) Legislative sessions · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4208 (2011–12) Tax increase legislation · Did not pass · died in committee