Washington SJR 6, Court of Appeals Establishment Amendment (1968)
| Washington SJR 6 | |
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| Topic State judiciary structure | |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment | Origin |
Washington SJR 6 was on theballot as alegislatively referred constitutional amendment inWashington onNovember 5, 1968. It wasapproved.
A"yes"votesupported establishing a state court of appeals with jurisdiction, judge appointments, and court administration determined by statute and supreme court rules. |
A"no"voteopposed establishing a state court of appeals with jurisdiction, judge appointments, and court administration determined by statute and supreme court rules. |
Election results
Washington SJR 6 | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| 650,025 | 63.72% | ||
| No | 370,059 | 36.28% | ||
- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for SJR 6 was as follows:
| “ | Shall the State Constitution be amended to provide for establishment by the legislature of a state court of appeals with such jurisdiction as may be granted by statute or rules as authorized thereby; providing that the number, manner of election, compensation, term of office, removal and retirement of judges of such court shall be prescribed by statute; and providing that the administration and procedures of the court shall be prescribed by supreme court rules? | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is availablehere.
Path to the ballot
- See also:Amending the Washington Constitution
Atwo-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of theWashington State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
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Footnotes
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