JOINT RESOLUTION · 2013–14 SESSION

HJR 4212: Continuity of govt/emergency

Amending the state Constitution to provide continuity of state and local government during emergencies and disasters.

Summary

Proposes Constitutional amendment to Article II, section 42 of the Washington Constitution to authorize the Legislature to enact measures for ensuring continuity of government operations during emergencies caused by disaster.

From the House Bill Analysis 2014 (HJR 4212), 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.

Jan 13, 2014First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Dec 13, 2013Prefiled for introduction.

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

HJR 4212 (2025–26) Vacancies in partisan office · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4212 (2023–24) Right to hunt and fish · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4212 (2021–22) Tax acts referendum · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4212 (2019–20) Community redevel. financing · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HJR 4212 (2015–16) Public safety/paramount duty · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4212 (2011–12) Tax increase legislation · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4212 (2009–10) Amendment notice · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4212 (2007–08) Governance for counties · Did not pass · died in committee