HJR 4201 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Amending the Constitution to allow a majority of voters voting to authorize school district bonds.

This bill (HJR 4201) proposes amending Washington State's constitution to lower the voter approval threshold for school district bonds. Currently, school districts need a three-fifths (60%) majority of voters to approve bonds under Article VIII, section 6. The amendment would change this to require only a simple majority (over 50%) of voters voting on the bond measure. This change would directly affect all Washington school districts seeking voter approval for bond-funded projects like facility construction or modernization. The proposal is a constitutional amendment, not a law, and requires voter ratification at the next general election.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 4:00 PM.
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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