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JOINT RESOLUTION · 2007–08 SESSION

HJR 4224: Public safety

Resolving to amend the state Constitution to make public safety a paramount duty of the state.

Summary

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to make public safety a paramount duty of the state.

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

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

IntroducedFeb 20, 2007
Out of committeestopped here
Passed House
Passed Senate
Sent to voters

Prime sponsor: Charles Ross (R-14)
Introduced: February 20, 2007 in the House
Last action: January 14, 2008

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Charles Ross (R-14)

6 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Mary Skinner R-14 Daniel Newhouse R-15 John Ahern R-6 Jim McCune R-2 Joel Kretz R-7 Judy Warnick R-13

Votes

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

History

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 20, 2007First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

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 (2005–06) Election of judges · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4224 (1991–92) Property assessment phase-in · Did not pass · died in committee

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