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JOINT RESOLUTION · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHJR 4210

HJR 4210: Catastrophic incidents

Amending the state Constitution to provide governmental continuity during emergency periods resulting from a catastrophic incident.

Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article II, section 42 of the Washington Constitution to authorize the Legislature to enact measures ensuring the continuity of government operations during an emergency caused by a catastrophic incident, rather than an enemy attack.

From the House Bill Report (HJR 4210), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Sent to voters
Prime sponsor
Norm Johnson (R-14)
Introduced
January 8, 2018 in the House
Last action
February 19, 2018
Companion bill
SJR 8211
Versions
HJR 4210, SHJR 4210

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Norm Johnson (R-14)

18 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Roger Goodman D-45Dick Muri R-28Drew MacEwen R-35Chris Kilduff D-28Dave Hayes R-10Kristine Reeves D-30Mike Chapman D-24Larry Haler R-8Jim Walsh R-19Gael Tarleton D-36Steve Tharinger D-24Tom Dent R-13Zack Hudgins D-11Javier Valdez D-46Derek Stanford D-1Nicole Macri D-43Cindy Ryu D-32Sherry Appleton D-23

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHJR 4210)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHJR 4210)
  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHJR 4210)
  6. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Public Safety. (SHJR 4210)
  7. Minority; do not pass. (SHJR 4210)
  8. Minority; without recommendation. (SHJR 4210)
  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  10. Minority; without recommendation.
  11. Minority; do not pass.
  12. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Public Safety.
  13. Referred to Appropriations. (SHJR 4210)
  14. Referred to Appropriations.
  15. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHJR 4210)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (SHJR 4210)
  17. Minority; without recommendation. (SHJR 4210)
  18. Minority; without recommendation.
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
  22. Prefiled for introduction.

HJR 4210 in other sessions

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

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