HJR 4202 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Amending the Constitution to elect state supreme court justices by judicial districts.

This bill proposes amending Washington's constitution to change how state supreme court justices are elected. Currently chosen statewide, justices would instead be elected by voters within specific judicial districts under this amendment. Key provisions include creating these districts through legislation, establishing six-year terms for elected justices after the first district-based election, and requiring governors to appoint replacement justices from the affected district for vacancies until the next general election. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jeremie Dufault
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