JOINT RESOLUTION · 2007–08 SESSION

SJR 8202: School levies

Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy.

Summary

An amendment to the Washington State Constitution is proposed to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize excess capital, maintenance and operation, and transportation levies for school districts. The amendment removes the 40 percent election validation requirement for levy elections.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8202), 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 8202 (2025–26) Revenue for highway purposes · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8202 (2023–24) Reproductive freedom · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8202 (2021–22) Governor term limit · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8202 (2019–20) School district bonds, 55% · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8202 (2017–18) School district bonds · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8202 (2015–16) Income tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8202 (2013–14) Taxing net or earned income · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8202 (2011–12) Public officials' salaries · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor