JOINT MEMORIAL · 2019–20 SESSION

SJM 8004: Balanced federal budget

Applying to Congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget.

Summary

Applies to congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget.

From the Bill Digest (SJM 8004), 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 16, 2019First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

SJM 8004 (2025–26) Universal health care · Passed Legislature · filed with Secretary of State
SJM 8004 (2023–24) Constitutional convention · Did not pass · died in committee
SJM 8004 (2021–22) De-risking/financial inst. · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SJM 8004 (2017–18) Columbia River system dams · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SJM 8004 (2015–16) Internet openness · Did not pass · died in committee
SJM 8004 (2013–14) Official election mail · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJM 8004 (2011–12) North Cascades National Park · Passed Legislature · filed with Secretary of State
SJM 8004 (2009–10) Highly skilled workforce · Did not pass · died in committee