Senate Joint Resolution No. 8200
Washington Ballot Measure - measure
Election: Nov. 5, 2019 (General)
Outcome: Passed
Categories:
Legislative BranchGovernment Operations
Summary
This measure would allow the legislature to adopt legislation governing continuity of state and local operations not just in case of enemy attack, but also in the event of catastrophic incidents.
Measure Text
The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment concerning legislative powers in times of emergency. This measure would add "catastrophic incidents" to the specified times of emergency that the legislature may take certain immediate actions to ensure continuity of state and local governmental operations.
Should this constitutional amendment be:
Approved ( ) Rejected ( )
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