Two-thirds of the elected members of said convention shall constitute a quorum to do business, and a majority of those elected shall be sufficient to adopt or reject any proposition coming before the convention. If such majority votes in favor of the ratification of the amendment submitted to the convention, the said amendment shall be deemed ratified by the state of Washington; and if a majority votes in favor of rejecting or not ratifying the amendment, the same shall be deemed rejected by the state of Washington.
[ 2003 c 111 § 1440. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.74.120; prior: 1933 c 181 § 8, part; RRS § 5249-8, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.120.]

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Terms Used In Washington Code 29A.56.510

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.