WA HJR4201

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the Washington State Constitution to be submitted to voters at the next general election

Lowers the voter approval threshold for school district tax levies and bonds from a three-fifths (60%) supermajority to a simple majority (50%+1) of voters voting on the proposition

Retains existing three-fifths supermajority requirements for other taxing districts (counties, cities, towns, fire districts, etc.) seeking to exceed property tax limitations or incur debt

Maintains existing limits on total indebtedness for school districts at up to 5% additional for capital outlays and existing time limits (4 years for operating levies, 6 years for construction bonds)

Includes a severability clause stating the entire joint resolution is void if courts determine the changes constitute separate amendments rather than a single integrated plan