JOINT RESOLUTION · 2021–22 SESSION

HJR 4205: Natural resources

Adding a new section to the Washington state Constitution regarding the conservation and protection of the state's natural resources.

Summary

Amends the state Constitution to provide that the people of the state have the right to a clean and healthy environment, that the state shall serve as trustee of the natural resources of the state, and that the state shall equitably protect these rights for all people.

From the House Bill Analysis 2021 (HJR 4205), 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.

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

HJR 4205 (2025–26) School levies · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4205 (2023–24) Property tax rebates · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4205 (2019–20) Balanced budget · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4205 (2017–18) Operating budget timeliness · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4205 (2015–16) Local govt public works · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4205 (2013–14) Supreme court · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4205 (2011–12) Omnibus appropriations bills · Did not pass · died in committee
HJR 4205 (2009–10) Emergency clauses/60% vote · Did not pass · died in committee