JOINT RESOLUTION · 2023–24 SESSION

HJR 4210: 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 a trustee of its natural resources and climate, and that the state shall equitably protect these rights for all people.

From the House Bill Analysis 2024 (HJR 4210), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2024
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Sent to voters
Prime sponsor
Debra Lekanoff (D-40)
Introduced
January 22, 2024 in the House
Last action
January 22, 2024

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Debra Lekanoff (D-40)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

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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