JOINT RESOLUTION · 2007–08 SESSION

SJR 8203: School bonds

Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school district bond measure.

Summary

An amendment to the Washington State Constitution is proposed to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds for school districts. The amendment removes the 40 percent election validation requirement for levy and bond elections.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8203), 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 8203 (2025–26) Principal residence/tax · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8203 (2023–24) Public school revolving fund · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8203 (2021–22) Term limits · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8203 (2019–20) Legislative session/holidays · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8203 (2017–18) Schools/sectarian control · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8203 (2015–16) Prop tx valuation base years · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8203 (2013–14) Searches of students · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8203 (2011–12) Public officials' salaries · Did not pass · died in committee