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SJR 8204 - 2013-14
Amending the Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to raise taxes.
Sponsors: Roach, Benton, Schoesler, Holmquist Newbry, Carrell, Sheldon, Ericksen, Dammeier, Smith, Padden, Hewitt
Bill History

2013 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 18
First reading, referred to Governmental Operations . (View Original Bill)
Feb 7
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 6:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 19
GOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 20
On motion, referred to Ways & Means.

2013 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

May 13
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2014 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 13
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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