JOINT RESOLUTION · 2019–20 SESSION

HJR 4200: 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.

From the House Bill Report (HJR 4200), 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, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 23, 2019Referred to Appropriations.
Jan 22, 2019HOUS - Majority; do pass.
Jan 14, 2019First reading, referred to Housing, Community Development & Veterans.
Jan 3, 2019Prefiled for introduction.

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

HJR 4200 (2025–26) Personal property taxation · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HJR 4200 (2023–24) Owner-occupied property/tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4200 (2021–22) School district bonds · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4200 (2017–18) Debt guarantee/infrastruct. · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4200 (2015–16) Electronic communications · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4200 (2013–14) Hydroelectric generation · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4200 (2011–12) Emergency clauses · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4200 (2009–10) Real property assessed value · Did not pass · died in committee