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SB 6843 - 2009-10
Revised for Engrossed: Preserving essential public services by temporarily suspending the two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases.
Original: Preserving essential public services by temporarily suspending the two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases and permanently modifying provisions of Initiative Measure No. 960 for improved efficiency and consistency with state budgeting.
Sponsors: Prentice, Murray, Kohl-Welles, Regala, Fairley, Ranker, McDermott, Kline, Keiser
Bill History

2010 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Feb 4
First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (View Original Bill)
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 8
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 9
WM - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Rules suspended.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 12
First reading, referred to Finance.
Mar 11
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2010 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Mar 15
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
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