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WA HB1032

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Monica Stonier

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the voter approval threshold for school district bond measures from a three-fifths (60%) supermajority to a simple majority (50%+1)

  • Eliminates the 40% voter turnout validation requirement for school district bond elections

  • Applies to bonds for validating/ratifying school district indebtedness, issuing general obligation bonds for capital purposes, and adjusting bonded indebtedness when forming new districts

  • Amends six sections of Washington state law (RCW 28A.535.020, 28A.535.050, 84.52.056, 39.36.020, 28A.530.020, and 28A.315.285)

  • Takes effect only if voters approve a related constitutional amendment (H-0190/25) at the next general election

Legislative Description

Concerning school district elections.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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