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JOINT RESOLUTION · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHJR 4220

HJR 4220: Bailable crimes/st. Const.

Amending the state Constitution so that the provision relating to bailable crimes by sufficient sureties is modified.

Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to give judges discretion to deny bail to a person charged with an offense punishable by life in prison if the judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person has a propensity for violence that creates a substantial likelihood of danger to the community or other persons.
  • Subjects the denial of bail to standards determined by the Legislature.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHJR 4220), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Passed Legislature Passed Legislature · constitutional amendment sent to voters
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2010
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2010
  3. Passed HouseFeb 5, 2010
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2010
  5. Sent to votersMar 11, 2010
Prime sponsor
Mike Hope (R-44)
Introduced
January 18, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 11, 2010
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SJR 8224
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HJR 4220, ESHJR 4220

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Hope (R-44)

25 co-sponsors (17 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Troy Kelley D-28Tami Green D-28Steve Conway D-29Kevin Parker R-6Christopher Hurst D-31Tom Campbell R-2Deb Wallace D-17Ed Orcutt R-18Geoff Simpson D-47Mark Ericks D-1Doug Ericksen R-42Kevin Van De Wege D-24Dawn Morrell D-25Dean Takko D-19Sherry Appleton D-23Marcie Maxwell D-41Tina Orwall D-33Kirk Pearson R-39Steve Kirby D-29Mike Sells D-38Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Norm Johnson R-14Bruce Dammeier R-25Mary Helen Roberts D-21Jim McCune R-2

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 5, 2010
Version voted on: ESHJR 4220
80 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat431701
Republican37000
How each member voted

Yea (80)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 4, 2010
Version voted on: ESHJR 4220
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican17001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 8, 2010
Version voted on: ESHJR 4220
92 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56401
Republican36001
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (2)

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2 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 1029 by Pedersen (page 1, line 7)

February 5, 2010
Version voted on: ESHJR 4220
24 Yea 73 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat243601
Republican03700
How each member voted

Nay (73)

Excused (1)

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House · Amendment 1035 by Appleton (page 1, line 8)

February 5, 2010
Version voted on: ESHJR 4220
16 Yea 81 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat164401
Republican03700
How each member voted

Nay (81)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Filed with Secretary of State. (ESHJR 4220)
  2. President signed. (ESHJR 4220)
  3. Speaker signed. (ESHJR 4220)
  4. Passed final passage; yeas, 92; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHJR 4220)
  5. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHJR 4220)
  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHJR 4220)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHJR 4220)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHJR 4220)
  9. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESHJR 4220)
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHJR 4220)
  11. JUD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHJR 4220)
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHJR 4220)
  13. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESHJR 4220)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 80; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHJR 4220)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHJR 4220)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHJR 4220)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHJR 4220)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading. (ESHJR 4220)
  20. Placed on second reading.
  21. Minority; do not pass. (ESHJR 4220)
  22. PSEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHJR 4220)
  23. PSEP - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. PSEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. Minority; do not pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HJR 4220 in other sessions

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