BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6448: Voter pamphlet/fiscal impact

Concerning fiscal impact statements in the voters' pamphlet.

Summary

In addition to current requirements, fiscal impact statements for initiatives and referendum measures appearing on state ballots must describe the effect that any decrease in revenues may have upon an increase in demand for government services that is attributable to a recession. A recession is defined as a decline in the gross state product for at least six months.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6448), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to fiscal impact statements in the voters' pamphlet;

No recorded floor votes.

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 22, 2012Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 3, 2012Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 3, 2012Minority; do not pass.
Feb 3, 2012GO - Majority; do pass.
Jan 23, 2012First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6448 (2019–20) Archaeological sites · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6448 (2017–18) L&I mental health providers · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6448 (2015–16) Dispute resolution fees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6448 (2013–14) Ethics defense trust funds · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6448 (2009–10) Hydraulic project permitting · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6448 (2007–08) Behavior support services · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6448 (2005–06) Public employment of retiree · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6448 (2003–04) Telephone program excise tax · Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2004