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WA SJR8201

Joint Resolution

Status

Enrolled

4/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Braun

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article XXIX, section 1 of the Washington State Constitution to allow investment of funds from the state's long-term care program for eligible seniors and people with disabilities

  • Requires investment income from the long-term care fund to be dedicated exclusively to long-term services and supports for program beneficiaries

  • Places the constitutional amendment on the next general election ballot for voter approval or rejection

  • Passed the Senate 42-7 on March 10, 2025 and the House 86-9 on April 11, 2025

  • Requires the Secretary of State to publish notice of the amendment at least four times in every legal newspaper during the four weeks preceding the election

Legislative Description

Amending the Constitution to allow the state to invest moneys from long-term services and supports accounts.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State.

4/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2025
Appropriations3/12/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Ways & Means2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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