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SJR 8207 - 2007-08
Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy.
Sponsors: Eide, Pridemore, Marr, McAuliffe, Weinstein, Shin, Tom, Kohl-Welles, Rasmussen, Kilmer, Franklin, Regala
By Request: Governor Gregoire
Companion Bill: HJR 4204
Bill History

2007 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 11
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (View Original Bill)
Jan 15
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 18
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 19
EDU - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 28
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, failed; yeas, 30; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)
Notice given to reconsider vote on third reading.
Mar 14
No action on notice to reconsider vote on third reading.
Mar 21
Senate Rules "X" file.

2008 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 14
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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Amendments
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