SJR 8212 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning qualifications of legislators.

SJR 8212 proposes a constitutional amendment to Washington State's Constitution, changing eligibility requirements for state legislators. It would require candidates to be at least 25 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have no felony or gross misdemeanor convictions, and complete a detailed background investigation within six months of filing. The background check must include criminal history checks, verification of extremist group affiliations, social media review, citizenship confirmation, a psychological exam, and a polygraph. This amendment would apply to all future legislators elected or appointed after ratification, directly affecting candidates for the Washington State Legislature.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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