WA People
BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2661: Election of judges

Concerning the election of judges.

Summary

  • Establishes a more appropriate and necessary means of electing judges in the state. Takes effect January 1, 2013, if the proposed amendment to Article IV, section 29 of the state Constitution is approved by the voters at the November 2012 general election.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Hinkle (R-13)
Introduced
January 23, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012

AN ACT Relating to the election of judges;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Hinkle (R-13)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2661 in other sessions

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