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Initiatives to the People

The following is a list of Initiatives to the People filed with the Office of the Secretary of State.

INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 1(Statewide Prohibition) Filed January 2, 1914. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 3.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 2(Eight Hour Law) Filed January 3, 1914. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 5.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 3(Statewide Prohibition) Filed January 8, 1914. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1914 and approved by the following vote: For - 189,840 Against - 171,208. Act is now identified as Chapter 2, Laws of 1915.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 4(Drugless Healers) Filed January 13, 1914. No signatures petitions presented for checking
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 5(Eight Hour Law) Filed January 15, 1914. No signatures petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 6(Blue Sky Law) Filed January 30, 1914. Submitted to voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1914 and rejected by the following vote: For - 142,017 Against - 147,298.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 7(Abolishing the Bureau of Inspection) Filed January 30, 1914. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1914 and rejected by the following vote: For - 117,882 Against - 167,080.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 8(Abolishing Employment Offices) Filed January 30, 1914. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1914 and approved by the following vote: For - 162,054 Against - 144,544. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1915.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 9(Injured Workmen) Filed January 29, 1914. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1914 and rejected by the following vote: For - 143,738 Against - 154,166.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 10(Convict Labor Road Measure) Filed January 29, 1914. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1914 and rejected by the following vote: For - 111,805 Against - 183,726.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 11(Fish code) Filed January 29, 1914. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1914 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 12(Abolishing the Tax Commission) Filed January 29, 1914. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1914 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 13(Eight Hour Law) Filed February 10, 1914. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1914 and rejected by the following vote: For - 118,881 Against - 212,935.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 14(Legislative Reapportionment) Filed May 13, 1914. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 15(Fundamental Reform Act) Filed May 15, 1914. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 16(Legislative Reapportionment) Filed May 20, 1914. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 17(State Road Measure) Filed June 13, 1914. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 18(Brewers’ Hotel Bill) Filed December 14, 1914. This initiative was erroneously numbered since it was actually an Initiative to the Legislature. Now renumbered as Initiative to the Legislature No. 1A.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 19(Non-Partisan Election and Presidential Primary) Filed February 11, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 20(Injured Workmen) Filed February 11, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 21(Municipalities & Public Utilities) Filed February 11, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 22(Fisheries Code) Filed February 11, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 23(Politicians’ Code) Filed March 29, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 24(Brewers’ Bill) Filed April 20, 1916. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 7, 1916 and rejected by the following vote: For - 98,843 Against - 245,399.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 25(Repealing Statewide Prohibition) Filed May 11, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking. (Repealing Statewide Prohibition) Filed May 11, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 26(Making the State a Prohibition District) Filed October 13, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 27(Repealing Chapter 57, Laws of 1915, Relating to Regulation of Common Carriers) Filed October 13, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 28(Non-Partisan Elections) Filed October 26, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 29(Capitol Removal Bill) Filed November 27, 1916. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 30(Eight Hour Law) Filed January 9, 1918. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 31(Municipal Marketing Measure) Filed February 5, 1918. No signature petitions presented for checking. (Municipal Marketing Measure) Filed February 5, 1918. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 32(Picketing Measure) Filed February 5, 1918. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 33(Non-Partisan Elections and Presidential Primary) Filed February 5, 1918. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 34(Relating to Salmon Fishing) Filed February 8, 1918. No signature petitions presented for checking. (Relating to Salmon Fishing) Filed February 8, 1918. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 35(Repealing Chapter 174, Laws of 1919, Relating to Prevention of Criminal Syndicalism) Filed October 7, 1920. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 36(Municipal Marketing Measure) Filed November 16, 1920. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 37 (Relating to Ownership of Land by Aliens) Filed November 19, 1920. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 38(Repealing Chapter 209, Laws of 1907, Relating to the Nomination of Candidates for Public Office) Filed January 11, 1922. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 39(Repealing Chapter 138, Laws of 1913, Relating to the Initiative Procedure) Filed January 11, 1922. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 40(Repealing Chapter 174, Laws of 1921, Relating to the Poll Tax) Filed January 18, 1922. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 7, 1922 and approved by the following vote: For - 193,356 Against - 63,494. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1923.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 41(Non-Partisan Elections) Filed January 18, 1922. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 42 (Workmen’s Compensation Measure) Filed January 24, 1922. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 43(Relating to Injunctions in Labor Disputes) Filed January 24, 1922. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 44(Relating to Municipal Ownership) Filed January 28, 1922. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 45(Legislative Reapportionment) Filed February 14, 1922. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 46(“30-10” School Plan) Filed February 21, 1922. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 7, 1922 and rejected by the following vote: For - 99,150 Against - 150,114.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 47(Workmen’s Compensation Measure) Filed March 27, 1922. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 48(Compulsory School Attendance) Filed January 7, 1924. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 49(Compulsory School Attendance) Filed January 15, 1924. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 4, 1924 and rejected by the following vote: For - 158,922 Against - 221,500.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 50(Limitation of Taxation) Filed February 21, 1924. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 4, 1924 and rejected by the following vote: For - 128,677 Against - 211, 948.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 51(Pertaining to Salmon Fishing) Filed April 2, 1924. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 52(Electric Power Measure) Filed April 8, 1924. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 4, 1924 and rejected by the following vote: For - 139,492 Against - 217,393.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 53(Relating to Sanipractic) Filed February 4, 1926. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 54(State Commission to License and Regulate Horse-racing, Pool-selling, etc. - Pari-mutuel Measure) Filed February 5, 1926. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 55(Prohibiting Use of Purse Seines, Fish Traps, Fish Wheels, etc.) Filed February 16, 1928. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 56(Redistricting State for Legislative Purposes) Filed April 24, 1930. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 57.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 57(Redistricting State for Legislative Purposes) Filed April 25, 1930. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 4, 1930 and approved by the following vote: For - 116,436 Against - 115,641. Act is now identified as Chapter 2, Laws of 1931.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 58(Permanent Registration) Filed January 9, 1932. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 8, 1932 and approved by the following vote: For - 372,061 Against - 75,381. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1933.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 59(Tax Free Homes) Filed January 9, 1932. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 60(Licensing of Mercantile Establishments) Filed January 9, 1932. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 61(Relating to Intoxicating Liquors) Filed January 9, 1932. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 8, 1932 and approved by the following vote: For - 341,450 Against - 208,211. Act is now identified as Chapter 2, Laws of 1933.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 62(Creating Department of Game) Filed January 9, 1932. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 8, 1932 and approved by the following vote: For - 270,421 Against - 231,863. Act is now identified as Chapter 3, Laws of 1933.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 63(Exemption of Homes from Taxation) Filed January 9, 1932. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 64(Limits tax Levy on Real and Personal Property to 40 Mills) Filed January 9, 1932. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 8, 1932 and approved by the following vote: For - 303,384 Against - 190,619. Act is now identified as Chapter 4, Laws of 1933.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 65(Cascade Mountain Tunnel) Filed February 19, 1932. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 66(Scientific Birth Control) Filed February 26, 1932. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 67(Abolishes Excise Tax on Butter Substitutes) Filed March 7, 1932. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 68 (Unemployment Insurance) Filed March 21, 1932. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 69(Income Tax Measure) Filed March 22, 1932. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 8, 1932 and approved by the following vote: For - 322,919 Against - 136,983. Act is now identified as Chapter 5, Laws of 1933.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 70(Compulsory Military Training Prohibited) Filed April 4, 1932. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 71 (Liquor Control) Filed January 8, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 72(Distribution of Highway Funds) Filed January 8, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 73(Catching of Fish) Filed January 8, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 74(Tax Free Homes) Filed January 8, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 75(Unemployment Insurance) Filed January 19, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 76(Tax Free Homes) Filed January 22, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 77(Fish Traps and Fishing Regulations) Filed February 1, 1934. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 6, 1934 and approved by the following vote: For - 275,507 Against - 153,811. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1935.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 78(Distribution of Highway Funds) Filed February 9, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 79(Welfare, Old Age Pensions, Liquor Tax) Filed February 20, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 80(Liquor Control) Filed February 24, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 81(Liquor Control) Filed February 28, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 82(Fishing Regulations) Filed March 10, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 83(State Sale of Gasoline) Filed March 16, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 84(Blanket Primary) Filed March 17, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 85(State Fire Insurance) Filed March 17, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 86(State Fire Insurance) Filed March 21, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 87(Workmen’s Compensation) Filed March 22, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 88(Liquor Control) Filed March 24, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 89(One Man Grand Jury) Filed March 30, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 90(Criminal Appeals) Filed March 30, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 91(Regulating Motor Carriers) Filed March 31, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 92(Regulating Motor Carriers) Filed April 9, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 93(Distribution of Highway Funds) Filed May 10, 1934. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1934 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 94(40-Mill Tax Limit) Filed May 18, 1934. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 6, 1934 and approved by the following vote: For - 219,635 Against - 192,168. Act is now identified as Chapter 2, Laws of 1935.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 95(Liquor Control) Filed May 26, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 96(Repeal of Business and Occupation Tax) Filed June 4, 1934. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 97(Dog Racing) Filed June 7, 1934. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1934 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 98(Business and Occupation Tax) Filed January 4, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 99(Distribution of Highway Funds) Filed January 4, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 100(40 -Mill Tax Limit) Filed January 4, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 101(Civil Service) Filed January 14, 1936. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1936 and rejected by the following vote: For - 208,904 Against - 300,274.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 102(Creating “State Government Bank” Department) Filed January 21, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 103(Old Age Pension) Filed January 17, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 104(Tax on Gasoline) Filed February 27, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 105 (Relating to Gill Nets) Filed March 3, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 106(Voter’s Identification Certificate) Filed March 3, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 107(Tax on Gasoline) Filed March 7, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 108(40-Mill Tax Limit) Filed March 12, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 109(Admission of Sick to Hospitals) Filed March 14, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 110(Annuity for Crippled and Blind) Filed March 27, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 111(Admission of Sick to Hospitals) Filed April 8, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 112(Abolishing Compulsory Military Training) Filed April 9, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 113(Tax on Gasoline) Filed April 15, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 114(40-Mill Tax Limit) Filed April 21, 1936. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1936 and approved by the following vote: For - 417,641 Against - 120,478. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1937.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 115(Old Age Pension) Filed April 21, 1936. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1936 and rejected by the following vote: For - 153,551 Against - 354,162.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 116(Tax on Gasoline) Filed April 24, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 117(Production for Use) Filed May 1, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 118(Liens for Labor) Filed May 5, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 119(Production for Use) Filed May 9, 1936. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1936 and rejected by the following vote: For - 97,329 Against - 370,140
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 120(Tax on Gasoline) Filed May 11, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 121(Beer on Sunday) Filed May 14, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 122(Pertaining to Bribery and Grafting) Filed May 21, 1936. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 123(Business and Occupation Tax) Filed January 27, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 124(Distribution of Highway Funds) Filed February 9, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 125(Tax on Intoxicating Liquors) Filed February 15, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 126(Non-Partisan School Election) Filed February 24, 1938. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 8, 1938 and approved by the following vote: For - 293,202 Against - 153,142. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1939.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 127(Distribution of Highway Funds) Filed March 14, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 128(Civil Service) Filed March 14, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 129(40-Mill Tax Limit) Filed March 18, 1938. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 8, 1938 and approved by the following vote: For - 340,296 Against - 149,534. Act is now identified as Chapter 2, Laws of 1939.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 130 (Regulation of Labor Disputes) Filed April 6, 1938. Submitted to voters at the state general election held on November 8, 1938 and rejected by the following vote: For - 268,848 Against - 295,431.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 131(Civil Service) Filed April 7, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 132(Old Age Assistance) Filed April 12, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 133(Relating to Licensing Gambling) Filed April 15, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 134(Old Age Assistance) Filed April 19, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 135(40-Mill Tax Limit) Filed May 14, 1938. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1938 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 136(Relating to Retail Beer and Wine Licenses) Filed June 3, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 137(Relating to Gambling) Filed June 9, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 138(Relating to Gambling) Filed June 13, 1938. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 139(P. U. D. Bonds) Filed January 5, 1940. Submitted to voters at the state general election held on November 5, 1940 and rejected by the following vote: For - 253,318 Against - 362,508.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 140(Liquor Control) Filed January 9, 1940. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 141(Old Age Pension) Filed January 11, 1940. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 5, 1940 and approved by the following vote: For - 358,009 Against - 258,819. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1941.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 142(Chain Store Tax) Filed January 16, 1940. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 143(Relating to State Sale of Gas and Oil) Filed February 2, 1940. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 144(Unicameral legislature) Filed February 23, 1940. Withdrawn. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 147.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 145(Government Reorganization) Filed March 18, 1940. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 146(Relating to Sabbath Breaking) Filed March 22, 1940. No signature petitions presented for checking
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 147(Unicameral Legislature) Filed April 9, 1940. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 148(Liquor Control) Filed May 18, 1940. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 149(Anti-Subversive Activities) Filed May 23, 1940. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 150(Intoxicating Liquor Sold by the Drink) Filed January 3, 1942. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 151(Old Age Assistance) Filed January 3, 1942. Submitted to voters at the state general election held on November 3, 1942 and rejected by the following vote: For - 160,084 Against - 225,027.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 152(Creating State Elective Offices of Director of Labor and Industries, Director of Social Security and Director of Agriculture) Filed January 27, 1942. No signature petitions presented for checking
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 153(Reconstitution of Board of State Land Commissioners) Filed February 24, 1942. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 154(After Discharge Benefits to Persons in the Armed Forces) Filed April 28, 1942. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 155(Washington Employment Peace Act) Filed January 10, 1944. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 156(Liberalization of Old Age Assistance Laws) Filed February 19, 1944. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 157.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 157(Liberalization of Old Age Assistance Laws) Filed March 3, 1944. Submitted to the voters at the state general election November 7, 1944 and rejected by the following vote: For - 240,565 Against - 403,756.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 158(Liberalization of Old Age Assistance Laws by the Townsend Clubs of Washington) Filed March 28, 1944. Submitted to the voters at the state general election November 7, 1944 and rejected by the following vote: For - 184,405 Against - 437,502.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 159(Increase of Injured Workmen’s Compensation) Filed January 5, 1946. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1946 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 160(Increase of Injured Workmen’s Compensation) Filed January 5, 1946. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 161(Changing Form of General Election Ballot to Conform with Primary Election Ballot) Filed January 5, 1946. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 162(Prohibiting the Governor from Employing Members of the Legislature During the Term for which He has been Elected) Filed January 5, 1946. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 163(Prohibiting the Sale of Beer or Wine by any Person other than the State of Washington) Filed January 9, 1946. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1946 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 164(Prohibiting the Sale of Fortified Wines) Filed February 26, 1946. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 165(Providing for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink) Filed March 1, 1946. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1946 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 166(Relating to Public Utility Districts) Filed April 24, 1946. Signature petitions filed June 29, 1946. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 5, 1946 and rejected by the following vote: For - 220,239 Against - 367,836.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 167(Providing for Liquor by the Drink at Licensed Establishments) Filed January 2, 1948. Signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1948 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 168(Providing Liquor by the Drink for Consumption on Premises where Sold) Filed January 2, 1948. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 169(Providing Bonus to Veterans of World War II) Filed January 2, 1948. Signature petitions filed July 9, 1948 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 2, 1948 and approved by the following vote: For - 438,518 Against - 337,410. However, State Supreme Court ruled measure unconstitutional February 4, 1949. As a consequence a similar measure was passed into law by the 1949 Legislature (Chapter 180, Laws of 1949.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 170(Relating to Liberalization of Social Security Laws) Filed January 13, 1948. Measure refiled as Initiative Measure no. 172.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 171(Providing Liquor by the Drink with Certain Restrictions) Filed January 19, 1948. Signature petitions filed July 7, 1948 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 2, 1948 and approved by the following vote: For - 416,227 Against - 373,418. Act is now identified as Chapter 5, Laws of 1949.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 172(Relating to Liberalization of Social Security Laws) Filed February 26, 1948. Signature petitions filed July 9, 1948 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 2, 1948 and approved by the following vote: For - 420,751 Against - 352,642. Act is now identified as Chapter 6, Laws of 1949.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 173(Providing for the Observance of Daylight Saving Time in the State of Washington) Filed May 20, 1948. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 174(Making application to Congress to call a Convention for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to expedite and insure participation of the United States in a world federal government) Filed January 16, 1950. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 175(Establishing a Department of Youth protection to operate the Washington State Training School and the State School for Girls under non-partisan control) Filed March 31, 1950. No signature petitions presented for checking. (Essential provisions of this measure enacted by the 1951 Legislature - Chapter 234, Laws of 1951)
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 176(Increasing to sixty-five dollars monthly the minimum grant for certain categories of public assistance, otherwise extending the social security program, and making an appropriation) Filed April 20, 1950. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 7, 1950 and rejected by the following vote: For - 159,400 Against - 534,689.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 177Filed May 1, 1950. Refiled May 5, 1950 as Initiative Measure No. 178.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 178(Modifying the Citizens’ Security Act of 1948 (Initiative Measure No. 172) and transferring the public assistance medical program to the State Department of Health) Filed May 5, 1950. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held November 7, 1950 and approved by the following vote: For - 394,261 Against - 296,290. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1951.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 179(Liberalizing unemployment compensation benefits and repealing that portion of the Unemployment Compensation Act providing for employer experience rating) Filed May 5, 1950. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 180(Authorizing the Manufacture, Sale and Use of Colored Oleomargarine) Filed February 4, 1952. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 4, 1952 and approved by the following vote: For - 836,580 Against - 163,752. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1953.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 181(Prescribing the Observance of Standard Time) Filed February 27, 1952. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 4, 1952 and approved by the following vote: For - 597,558 Against - 397,928. Act is now identified as Chapter 2, Laws of 1953.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 182(Repealing Sunday Blue Laws) Filed March 24, 1952. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 183(Petitioning Congress to declare a policy of the United States to live in peaceful coexistence with other nations and to call a conference of the heads of leading nations to negotiate a settlement of existing differences) Filed March 26, 1952. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 184(Liberalizing Old Age Pension Laws) Filed April 3, 1952. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 4, 1952 and rejected by the following vote: For - 265,193 Against - 646,534.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 185(Liberalizing Old Age Pension Laws) Filed April 11, 1952. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 186(Providing a Civil Service System for Employees of County Sheriffs) Filed April 14, 1952. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 187(Permitting a Modified Coloring of Oleomargarine) Filed May 15, 1952. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 188(Raising Standards for Chiropractic Examinations) Filed January 4, 1954. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 2, 1954 and rejected by the following vote: For - 320,179 Against - 493,108.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 189(Legislative Reapportionment) Filed January 4, 1954. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 190(Presidential Preference Primary) Filed January 6, 1954. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 191(Attorneys’ Fees in Probate) Filed January 21, 1954. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 192(Regulation of Commercial Salmon Fishing) Filed February 16, 1954. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 2, 1954 and rejected by the following vote: For - 237,004 Against - 555,151.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 193(Statewide Daylight Saving Time) Filed February 23, 1954. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 2, 1954 and rejected by the following vote: For - 370,005 Against - 457,529.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 194(Restricting Television Alcoholic Beverage Advertising) Filed March 26, 1954. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 2, 1954 and rejected by the following vote: For - 207,446 Against - 615,794.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 195(State Toll Commission) Filed March 30, 1954. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 196(Amending the Unemployment Compensation Act) Filed April 23, 1954. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 197(Restricting Dams: Columbia River Tributaries) Filed May 12, 1954. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 198(Affecting Employer-Employee Relations) Filed January 19, 1956. Submitted to the voters at the state general election held on November 6, 1956 and rejected by the following vote: For - 329,653 Against - 704,903.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 199(Legislative Reapportionment and Redistricting) Filed February 16, 1956. Submitted to the voters at the November 6, 1956 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 448,121 Against - 406,287. However, 1957 Legislature extensively amended this act by passing Chapter 289, Laws of 1957 by two-thirds approval of both branches of the Legislature.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 200(Increasing Public Assistance Benefits) Filed February 27, 1956. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 201(Washington Fair Labor Standards Act) Filed March 2, 1956. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 202(Restricting Labor Agreements) Filed January 5, 1958. Signature petitions filed July 3, 1958 and found sufficient. Submitted to voters at the state general election held on November 4, 1958 and rejected by the following vote: For - 339,742 Against - 596,949.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 203(Wood Pulp Waste Tax) Filed February 28, 1958. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 204(Civil Service for State Employees) Filed January 8, 1960. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 205(Authorizing Tavern Spirituous Liquor Licenses) Filed January 8, 1960. Signature petitions filed July 8, 1960 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1960 state general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 357,455 Against - 799,643.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 206(Authorizing and Licensing “Denturistry”) Filed January 1l, 1960. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 207(Civil Service for State Employees) Filed January 13, 1960. Signature petitions filed July 8, 1960 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1960 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 606,511 Against - 471,730. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1961.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 208(Authorizing Joint Tenancies in Property) Filed January 13, 1960. Signature petitions filed July 8, 1960 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1960 state general election. Measure approved into law by the following vote: For - 647,529 Against - 430,698. Act is now identified as Chapter 2, Laws of 1961.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 209(Minimum Old Age Assistance Grants) Filed February 8, 1960. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 210(Statewide Daylight Saving Time) Filed April 15, 1960. Signature petitions filed July 8, 1960 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1960 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 596,135 Against - 556,623. Act is now identified as Chapter 3, Laws of 1961.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 211(State Legislative Reapportionment and Redistricting) Filed January 8, 1962 by the League of Women Voters of Washington. Signature petitions filed on June 29, 1962 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 1962 state general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 396,419 Against - 441,085.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 212(Repealing Certain 1961 Tax Laws) Filed January 8, 1962 by the Citizens’ Tax Revolt Group. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 213(Authorizing and Licensing “Denturistry”) Filed January 8, 1962 by the Washington Society of Denturists. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 214(Restricting the Legislature’s Tax Power) Filed February 19, 1962 by the Citizens’ Tax Revolt Group. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 215(Marine Recreation Land Act) Filed January 3, 1964 by the Citizens for Outdoor Recreation, Marvin B. Durning, Chairman. Signature petitions filed on July 3, 1964 and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 3, 1964 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 665,737 Against - 381,743. Act is now identified as Chapter 5, Laws of 1965.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 216(Repeals County, Regional Planning Act) Filed January 3, 1964 by the Committee for Private Property Rights, Joseph W. Shott, Chairman. No Signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 217(Election of State Game Commissioners) Filed January 8, 1964 by the Washington State Wild Life Council, Inc., Theodore E. Lohman, Vice President. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 221.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 218(Automotive Repair Regulatory Act) Filed January 10, 1964 by the Car Owners Association of Washington, John S. Kelly, President. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 219(Repeal of Metro Enabling Act) Filed January 20, 1964 by the Committee on Constitutional Rights of the State of Washington, Mrs. Ann Katheryn Jensen, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 220(Repeal of Urban Renewal Law) Filed January 20, 1964 by the Committee on Constitutional Rights of the State of Washington, Mrs. Ann Katheryn Jensen, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 221(Election of State Game Commissioners) Filed February 13, 1964 by the Washington State Wild Life Council, Inc., Theodore E. Lohman, Vice President. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 222(Reallocation of Liquor Sales Revenue) Filed February 20, 1964 by the More & Better Schools for Washington, Lloyd M. Brown, President. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 223(Extending Saturday Night Closing Hours) Filed February 26, 1964 by the Citizens Committee for Sensible Closing Hours, Chester W. Ramage, President. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 224(Prohibiting City Street Parking Fees) Filed March 31, 1964 by the Committee to Ban Parking Meters in the State of Washington, Edward John Kiter, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 225(Repealing State Statutes Against Discrimination) Filed April 23, 1964 by the Committee for Preservation of Freedom of Choice, William P. Brophy, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 226(Cities Sharing Sales, Use Taxes) Filed January 10, 1966 by the Citizens’ Committee for Community Betterment, Wayne C. Booth, Sr. of Seattle, Chairman. 180,896 signatures were filed on July 8, 1966 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1966 state general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 403,700 Against - 514,281.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 227(Buying Back Breakable Beverage Bottles) Filed January 10, 1966 by W. N. Dahmen on behalf of his son Randall Douglas Dahmen of Spokane. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 228(Tax Exemption: Food and Medicine) Filed February 1, 1966 by Karl J. Beaty of Tacoma. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 229(Repealing Sunday Activities Blue Law) Filed February 17, 1966 by Lembhard G. Howell, David Sternhoff and Mark Petterson. 187,463 signatures were filed on July 6, 1966 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1966 state general election and approved by the following vote: For 604,096 Against - 333,972. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1967.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 230(Rendering Emergency Aid--Liability Limitation) Filed February 17, 1966 and co-sponsored jointly by the Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs, Washington State Firemen’s Association, and Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 231(Repealing Freight Train Crew Law) Filed March 11, 1966 by the Committee for Transportation Economy, Fred H. Tolan, Chairman. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 233.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 232(Supreme Court Judges--Powers--Election) Filed March 14, 1966 by Walter H. Philipp of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 31 to the Legislature.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 233(Repealing Freight Train Crew Law) Filed March 22, 1966 by the Committee for Transportation Economy, Fred H. Tolan, Chairman. 166,866 signatures were filed on July 6, 1966 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1966 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 591,015 Against - 339,978. Act is now identified as Chapter 2, Laws of 1967.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 234(Civil Service--Certain County Employees--Limited to Class AA and Class A Counties) Filed March 30, 1966 by the Committee to Improve County Government. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 237.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 235(Repealing Certain Mental Health Laws) Filed April 1, 1966 by Mrs. Rose R. Garrett Nelson of Puyallup. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 236(Regulating Highway-Railroad Crossings) Filed April 15, 1966 by the Committee for the Elimination of Public Grade Crossings, Arthur J. McGinn of Spokane, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 237(Civil Service for County Employees) Filed April 15, 1966 by the Committee to Improve County Government, Anne Shannon of Des Moines, Secretary. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 238(Prohibiting Regulation of Land Use) Filed January 5, 1968 by the Committee for Private Property Rights, Joseph W. Shott of Olympia, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 239(Mandatory County Civil Service System) Filed January 10, 1968 by the Special Committee of the King County Employees Association, Walter P. Barclay of Seattle, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 240(Termination of Certain Land Use Regulations) Filed January 15, 1968 by Robert W. Sollars of Everett. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 241(Calling 1970 State Constitutional Convention) Filed February 2, 1968 by the Committee to Call a Constitutional Convention, S. Lynn Sutcliffe of Seattle, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 242(Drivers’ Implied Consent--Intoxication Tests) Filed February 8, 1968 by the Washington State Medical Association, Dr. Charles P. Larson of Seattle, Vice President. 123,589 signatures were filed on July 3, 1968 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 5, 1968 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 792,242 Against - 394,644. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1969.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 243(Information for Life Insurance Purchasers) Filed February 19, 1968 by Theodore Radcliff of Wenatchee. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 244(State--County Tax Millage Shift) Filed February 23, 1968 by the Washington State Association of County Commissioners. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 245(Reducing Maximum Retail Service Charges) Filed April 4, 1968 by Joseph H. Davis, President and Marvin L. Williams, Secretary-Treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. 143,395 signatures were filed July 5, 1968 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 5, 1968 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 642,902 Against - 551,394. Act is now identified a Chapter 2, Laws of 1969.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 246(Property Tax Millage Rate Reallocation) Filed January 6, 1970 by Donald N. McDonald. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 248.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 247(Increasing Maximum Retail Service Charges) Filed January 20, 1970 by the Washington Citizens for Competitive Credit, A. F. Carey of Seattle, Secretary-Treasurer. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 248(Property Tax Millage Rate Reallocation) Filed January 22, 1970 by Donald N. McDonald of Bothell. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 249(Authorizing Bingo and Other Games of Chance) Filed February 11, 1970 by the Committee for Bingo of Washington, State Representative Mark Litchman, Jr. of Seattle, Chairman. NOTE: Attorney General refused to issue a ballot title for this measure because, in his opinion, the initiative procedure cannot be used to amend the State Constitution. No further action was taken by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 250(Certain Salary Increases--Voter Approval) Filed February 17, 1970 by the Committee for Voter Approved Salary Increases, Albert C. Navone of Seattle, Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 251(State Taxation--To Regulate Imposition) Filed March 12, 1970 by Vick Gould of Tax Limit League, Bellevue. 135,668 signatures were filed on July 3, 1970 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 3, 1970 state general election and rejected by the following vote: For 504,779 Against - 527,263.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 252(Property Taxation--Fixing Maximum Rate) Filed March 12, 1970 by Overtaxed, Inc., Harley H. Hoppe, President. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 253(Open Land--Special Taxation Basis) Filed March 24, 1970 by the Island County Branch of American Taxpayers Association, Inc., John Metcalf, Vice Chairman. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 254(Certain Gambling Activities--Criminal Exemption) Filed March 26, 1970 by the Washington State Federation of Fraternal, Patriotic, City and Country Clubs, M. R. Reynolds, President. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 255(Prohibiting Certain Nonrefundable Beverage Receptacles) Filed April 20, 1970 by Robert H. Keller, Jr. of Bellingham. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 256.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 256(Prohibiting Certain Nonrefundable Beverage Receptacles) Filed April 23, 1970 by Robert H. Keller, Jr. of Bellingham. 188,102 signatures filed on July 1, 1970 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 3, 1970 state general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 511,248 Against - 538,118.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 257(Licensing Dog Racing--Pari-mutuel Betting) Filed April 29, 1970 by Donald Nicholson of Kirkland. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 258(Certain Cities--Greyhound Racing Franchises) Filed January 7, 1972 by Donald Nicholson of Kirkland. 151,856 signatures were filed on July 7, 1972 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 7, 1972 state general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 526,371 Against - 895,385.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 259(Providing for Presidential Preference Primary) Filed January 7, 1972 by Bellingham Junior Chamber of Commerce of Bellingham. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 260(Regulating Horse and Dog Racing) Filed January 7, 1972 by Friends of Dog Racing et al of Federal Way. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 261(Liquor Sales by Licensed Retailers) Filed January 10, 1972 by Warren B. McPherson and Robert B. Gould of Seattle. 122,241 signatures were filed on July 7, 1972 and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 7, 1972 state general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 634,973 Against - 779,568.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 262(Minimum Age for Alcoholic Beverage Purchases) Filed January 13, 1972 by David G. Huey of Sedro Woolley. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 263(Tax Reform) Filed January 19, 1972 by Robert J. Corcoran of Puyallup. Refiled January 31, 1972 as Initiative Measure No. 267.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 264(Liberalizing State Regulation of Marijuana) Filed January 20, 1972 by Stephen Wilcox, Debbie Yarbrough, and Thomsen Abbott of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 265(Changing Congressional and Legislative Districts) Filed January 20, 1972 by Joe David of Seattle. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 266.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 266(Changing Congressional and Legislative Districts) Filed January 25, 1972 by Vernon L. Martin of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 267(Repealing Most Property Tax Exemptions) Filed January 31, 1972 by Robert J. Corcoran of Puyallup. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 268(Unicameral Legislature) Filed February 9, 1972 by Philip Tenney Rensvold of Olympia. Attorney General refused to write a ballot title because of the opinion that the initiative procedure cannot be used to amend the constitution.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 269(Examinations for Diplomas and Degrees) Filed February 9, 1972 by Eugene Lydic of Kelso. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 270(Election Campaign Financial Reports) Filed February 10, 1972 by Robert Corcoran of Puyallup. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 271(Income Tax and Revenue Distribution) Filed February 28, 1972 by Charles Clark Marshall of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 272(Recreational Personal Property--Taxation Removed) Filed March 1, 1972 by Gary K. Ballew of Vancouver. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 273(Reducing Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax) Filed March 2, 1972 by Margaret C. Tunks of Seattle. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 274.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 274(Reducing Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax) Filed March 13, 1972 by Jeffrey R. Perkins of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 275(Regulating Non-Native Wild Animal Sales) Filed March 23, 1972 by Harry and June Delaloye of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 276(Disclosure--Campaign Finances--Lobbying--Records) Filed March 29, 1972 by Michael T. Hildt of Seattle. 162,710 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 7, 1972 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 959,143 Against - 372,693. Act is now identified as Chapter 1, Laws of 1973.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 277(Camping on Certain Ocean Beaches) Filed April 5, 1972 by Carl P. Hanun of Aberdeen. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 278(Tax Revision--Income Tax--Schools) Filed April 14, 1972 by Senator Francis E. Holman, Senator Nat Washington, and Representative Charles Moon of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 279(State Funding of Public Schools) Filed May 19, 1972 by Alvin C. Leonard, Jr. of Bothell. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 280(Limiting Special Legislative Sessions) Filed March 12, 1973 by Axel Julin, Chairman, Committee to Retain a Part Time Citizen Legislature. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 281(Elected Officials’ Salary Increases) Filed June 8, 1973 by Bruce Helm of Alderwood Manor. Refiled as Initiative Measure no. 282.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 282(Shall state elected officials’ salary increases be limited to 5.5% over 1965 levels, and judges’ the same over 1972 levels?) Filed June 12, 1973 by Kenneth D. Hansen of Seattle. 699,098 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 6, 1973 state general election and was approved by the following vote: For - 798,338 Against - 197,795. Act is now identified as Chapter 149, Laws of 1974, 1st Extraordinary Session.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 283(Shall it be unlawful, except in an emergency, to hitchhike, or to pick up a hitchhiker along a public highway?) Filed January 18, 1974 by Ms. Sallyann Devine of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 284 (Shall corporations pay a 12% excise tax measured by income so that special school levies may be reduced or eliminated?) Filed January 22, 1974 by Representative Charles Moon. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 285(Shall all privately or corporately owned land, including residential real estate, annually be taxed a minimum of $2.50 per acre?) Filed January 24, 1974 by Donn C. Higley of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 286(Shall the membership of the legislature be reduced from forty-nine senators and ninety-eight representatives to twenty-one senators and sixty-three representatives?) Filed January 30, 1974 by Harley H. Hoppe of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 287(Shall salmon net fishing be prohibited in designated Puget Sound and adjacent waters unless permitted by a newly established commission?) Filed January 31, 1974 by Dr. Charles F. Raab of Port Angeles. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 288(Shall couples with children under 18 be ineligible for divorce and, upon separation, shall a commission oversee their children’s rights?) Filed February 1, 1974 by Joseph Garske of Yakima. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 289(Shall additional gambling activities, including slot machines and card rooms, be legalized, local regulation prohibited, and the state gambling commission replaced?) Filed February 4, 1974 by Roy Needham of Yakima. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 290(Shall liquor prices be limited and revenue distribution formulas changed, a new seven-member liquor board created, and an administrator appointed?) Filed February 25, 1974 by Senator William S. “Bill” Day of Spokane. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 291(Shall parents and other persons be prohibited from inflicting or threatening bodily punishment upon children or mentally retarded persons?) Filed March 12, 1974 by Shirley Amiel of Bellevue. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 292(Shall criminal penalties for state traffic law violations and laws imposing state retail sales taxes and use taxes be repealed?) Filed March 18, 1974 by Jack Zektzer of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 293(Shall present laws governing modification, renewal or nonrenewal of certificated school employees’ contracts be repealed and merit salary systems adopted?) Filed March 18, 1974 by Senator Hubert F. Donohue of Dayton. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 294(Shall the legislature be reduced to 21 senators and 63 representatives elected from single-member districts established by this initiative?) Filed March 26, 1974 by Elizabeth J. Bracelin and Robert L. Burnham. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 295(Shall the retail sales tax be eliminated on sales of food, clothing, medicines and medical devices, and residential construction costs?) Filed April 4, 1974 by Richard Dyment, Chairman, Libertarian Party of Washington. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 296(Shall the 1973 law substituting principles of comparative negligence for those of contributory negligence in civil damage actions be repealed?) Filed April 9, 1974 by James M. Petra of Chehalis. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 297(Shall any gambling activities be legal when licensed by the state gambling commission and authorized by the municipality where conducted?) Filed April 15, 1974 by Gary Bacon, Chairman, Committee for Local Option. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 298(Shall an initiative be adopted stating that no person shall serve for more than eight consecutive years in the legislature?) Filed May 10, 1974 by Harry S. Foster of Edmonds. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 299(Shall the tax on retail sales of liquor (spirits) in the original package be reduced by two cents per ounce?) Filed May 13, 1974 by Alfred J. Schweppe on behalf of the Citizens Committee for Lower Liquor Taxes. 134,695 signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1974 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 300(Shall certain rights of parents regarding public school curricula and teaching materials be defined and some school district programs restricted?) Filed May 13, 1974 by Sally F. Tinner of Steilacoom. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 301(Shall present laws governing modification, renewal or nonrenewal of certificated school employees’ contracts be repealed?) Filed January 16, 1975 by Dorothy Roberts of Bellevue. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 302(Shall the minimum age for the purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverages be lowered to 18 years?) Filed January 28, 1975 by Diahn Schmidt of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 303(Shall an initiative be adopted declaring persons having served in the Congress a total of twelve years ineligible for reelection?) Filed January 29, 1975 by Gene Goosman, Sr. of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 304(Shall a new commission appoint the director of fisheries and manage food fish and shellfish for commercial and recreational purposes?) Filed February 3, 1975 by Dr. Charles F. Raab of Port Angeles. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 305(Shall the legal age for the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages be lowered to 19 years?) Filed February 6, 1975 by Richard Spaulding and William G. Bowie, both of Cheney. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 306(Shall state appropriations be limited to 9% of state personal income and decreases in state support to municipalities be restricted?) Filed February 13, 1975 by Kenneth D. Hansen of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 307(Shall some common school curricula be specified, teaching methods limited and written parental consent to certain school activities be required?) Filed March 7, 1975 by Paul O. Snyder of Tacoma. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 308(Shall sales and business and occupation taxes be removed from certain transactions involving clothing, food, shelter, and health care products?) Filed March 10, 1975 by Carl R. Nicolai of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 309(Shall the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 and the subsequent amendments to that Act be repealed?) Filed March 14, 1975 by James Mark Toevs of Chehalis. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 310(Shall the present forest practices act be repealed and be replaced with provisions relating solely to requirements for reforestation?) Filed March 18, 1975 by Betty J. Wells of Camano Island. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 311(Shall the death penalty be mandatory in cases of first degree murder and the definitions of degrees of murder revised?) Filed March 20, 1975 by Representative Earl F. Tilly. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 312(Shall an initiative be passed lowering certain real property taxes to 1960 levels, or, if greater, those at last transfer?) Filed April 4, 1975 by Donald H. Sallee of Brinnon. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 313(Shall the names of signers of initiative and referendum petitions be confidential and the petitions destroyed after they are canvassed?) Filed April 4, 1975 by Donald H. Sallee or Brinnon. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 314 (Shall corporations pay a 12% excise tax measured by income so that special school levies may be reduced or eliminated?) Filed April 16, 1975 by Representative Charles Moon of Snohomish. 136,077 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 4, 1975 state general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 323,831 Against - 652,178.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 315(Shall maximum income levels entitling elderly and disabled persons to certain property tax exemptions be raised to $10,000.00?) Filed April 18, 1975 by Representatives Eleanor A. Fortson and John M. Fischer. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 316(Shall the death penalty be mandatory in the case of aggravated murder in the first degree?) Filed May 26, 1975 by Representative Earl Tilly of Wenatchee. 134,290 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 4, 1975 state general election and approved by the following vote: For - 662,535 Against - 296,257. Act is now identified as Chapter 9, Laws of 1975-76 2nd Extraordinary Session.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 317(Shall evidence of speeding violations obtained by radar, certain other electronic devices or unmarked police vehicles be inadmissible in court?) Filed January 2, 1976 by David L. Bovy of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 318(Shall all minimum age requirements of twenty-one years be reduced to eighteen?) Filed January 6, 1976 by Martin Ringhofer of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 319(Shall an initiative be adopted memorializing Congress to call a federal constitutional convention to limit taxation on income?) Filed January 7, 1976 by Clarence P. Keating, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 320(Shall new or increased taxes be prohibited and regular property taxes retained in the districts where they are collected?) Filed January 2, 1976 by Shirley Amiel of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 321(Shall municipalities be empowered to permit gambling within their boundaries, licensed by the state, with tax revenues allocated to schools?) Filed January 13, 1976 by William O. Kumbera and the Committee for Tax Relief Through Local Option Gambling of Ocean Shores. 136,006 signatures submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure to the state general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 322(Shall fluoridation of public water supplies be made unlawful and violations subject to criminal penalties?) Filed January 2, 1976 by Caroline A. Sudduth of Seattle. 135,441 signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify measure to the state general election ballot. Suit was filed with Thurston County Superior Court against the Secretary of State and on appeal to the Supreme Court. Initiative Measure No. 322 was placed on the general election ballot. It was rejected at the November 2, 1976 general election by the following vote: For - 469,929 Against - 870,631.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 323(Shall an initiative be adopted declaring that no person shall hold most state elective offices more than twelve consecutive years?) Filed January 2, 1976 by Representative Peter von Reichbauer of Burton and Jack Metcalf of Langley. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 324(Shall the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 and subsequent amendments to that act be repealed?) Filed January 12, 1976 by Melvin G. Toyne of Mt. Vernon. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 325(Shall future nuclear power facilities which do not meet certain conditions and receive two-thirds approval by the legislature be prohibited?) Filed February 3, 1976 by David C. H. Howard of Olympia. 165,000 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 2, 1976 general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 482,953 Against - 963,756.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 326(Shall grocery store sales of spirituous liquor be allowed, revenue distribution formulas changed, and the state liquor control board reconstituted?) Filed March 17, 1976 by Ruth Berliner of Tacoma. Sponsorship of initiative withdrawn May 17, 1976.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 327(Shall commercial fishing and shellfishing be banned on Hood Canal until a sufficient supply is found to exist?) Filed March 12, 1976 by J. L. Parsons of Union. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 330.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 328(Relating to term limitation) Filed March 16, 1976 by Patrick W. Biggs of Seattle for the Thomas Jefferson Society. Attorney General declined to prepare ballot title.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 329(Shall places where obscene films are publicly and regularly shown or obscene publications a principal stock in trade be prohibited?) Filed March 26, 1976 by C. R. Lonergan, Jr. of Seattle. 120,621 signatures submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for state general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 330(Shall the commercial taking of fish, crab and shrimp be banned on Hood Canal until a sufficient supply is available?) Filed April 12, 1976 by J. L. Parsons of Union. Refiled as Initiative to the Legislature No. 52.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 331(Shall future school district special levies for operations be prohibited and previously approved operational levies for collection in 1977 be reduced?) Filed March 27, 1976 by Jerold W. Thiedt of Monroe. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 332(Shall the state be removed from the liquor business in favor of large grocers and certain other private business enterprises?) Filed April 19, 1976 by Robert B. Gould and Warren McPherson of Woodinville. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 333(Shall a single pension system, coordinated with social security, replace existing systems for most public employees hired after June 30, 1977?) Filed April 19, 1976 by Senator August P. Mardesich of Everett. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 334(Shall the fluid ounce tax on spirituous liquor in the original package be lowered from four to two cents?) Filed April 29, 1976 by Juanita K. Heaton of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 335(Shall places where obscene films are publicly and regularly shown or obscene publications a principal stock in trade be prohibited?) Filed January 10, 1977 by C. R. Lonergan, Jr. of Seattle. 175,998 signatures submitted and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1977 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 522,921 Against - 431,989.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 336(Shall every municipality be authorized to permit all forms of state licensed gambling with tax revenues allocated to schools?) Filed January 11, 1977 by William O. Kumbera of The Committee for Tax Relief Through Local Option Gambling in Ocean Shores. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 337(Shall an initiative be adopted promoting the pursuit of peace through principals of mutual love and respect?) Filed January 10, 1977 by Kevin McKeigue of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 338(Shall driving motor vehicles up to 10 m.p.h. over the maximum speed limit be subject to fines not exceeding $15.00?) Filed January 10, 1977 by Timothy Ramey of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 339(Shall the use of electronic voting devices and electronic vote tallying systems in any election in this state be prohibited?) Filed January 24, 1977 by Clarence P. Keating, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 340(Shall a convention be called to propose a new state constitution for approval or rejection by the people in 1979?) Filed January 20, 1977 by Tom A. Alberg, Citizens Coalition for a Constitutional Convention. 75,000 signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify for the general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 341(Shall minimum age requirements for various purposes other than drinking alcoholic beverages be reduced to eighteen years?) Filed February 7, 1977 by Martin Ringhofer of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 342(Shall an initiative be adopted urging all state legislatures to reject and rescind approval of the Federal Equal Rights Amendment?) Filed February 15, 1977 by Mrs. J. L. Glesener of Kennewick. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 343(Shall state property taxes be eliminated, all other taxes limited, and state support levels for local government, including schools, mandated?) Filed February 29, 1977 by Shirley Amiel, State Tax Freeze and School Funding Initiative Political Committee of Bellevue. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 344(Shall the laws of the state be rewritten by January 1, 1981, to eliminate, if possible, ambiguity, redundancy and complexity?) Filed March 7, 1977 by Patrick M. Crawford of Tumwater. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 345(Shall most food products be exempt from state and local retail sales and use taxes, effective July 1, 1978?) Filed March 30, 1977 by J. Linsey Hinand, Chairperson, Coalition Opposing the Sales Tax on Food of Seattle. 168,281 signatures submitted and found sufficient. Measure submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1977 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 521,062 Against - 443,840.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 346(Shall the system of property assessment be repealed and a state assessor adopt a system of uniform statewide property assessment?) Filed May 31, 1977 by Susan Sink of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 347(Shall payment of legislator’s per-diem allowances be limited to 120 days in odd-numbered years and 60 days in even-numbered years?) Filed June 13, 1977 by Robert B. Overstreet of Everett. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 348(Shall the new variable motor vehicle fuel tax be repealed and the previous tax and distribution formula be reinstated?) Filed June 29, 1977 by Harley Hoppe of Mercer Island. 202,168 signatures submitted and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1977 general election and, following a mandatory recount, was rejected by the following vote: For - 470,147 Against - 471,031.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 349(Shall minimum age requirements for various purposes other than for drinking alcoholic beverages be reduced to eighteen years?) Filed January 12, 1978 by Martin Ringhofer of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 350(Shall public educational authorities be prohibited from assigning students to other than the nearest or next-nearest school with limited exceptions?) Filed February 10, 1978 by Ben Caley of Seattle. 182,882 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 7, 1978 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 585,903 Against - 297,991.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 351 (Shall the age at which persons may purchase, consume or sell alcoholic beverages be lowered from 21 to 19 years?) Filed February 24, 1978 by Timothy J. Niggemyer of Spokane. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 352(Shall property owners not be liable for a trespasser’s injury, unless the property owner intentionally and knowingly caused the injury?) Filed February 27, 1978 by Gayle Crawford of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 353(Shall all containers of alcoholic beverages clearly bear the warning “Contents may cause brain damage, communication breakdown and family degradation”?) Filed April 28, 1978 by June and Pam Riggs of Mountlake Terrace. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 354(Shall the first $10,000 value of a residence regularly occupied by its owner or tenant be exempt from property taxes?) Filed May 5, 1978 by Harley Hoppe of Mercer Island. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 355(Relating to gambling and sale of liquor by the drink) Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 356.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 356(Shall gambling and lotteries be permitted, and time and food sale limitations removed from sales of liquor by the drink?) Filed May 23, 1978 by James Banker of Renton. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 357(Shall the system of property assessment be repealed and a state assessor adopt a system of uniform statewide property assessment?) Filed May 9, 1978 by Susan M. Sink of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 358(Shall assessed valuations of retired persons’ residences remain unchanged and non-voted school levies generally be limited to 6% annual increases?) Filed May 31, 1978 by Harley H. Hoppe of Mercer Island. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 359(Shall increases in state tax revenues and expenditures be limited to the estimated rate of growth of state personal income?) Filed June 6, 1978 by Will Knedlik of Kirkland. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 360(Shall an initiative be adopted limiting property taxes to 1% of value and requiring 2/3 legislative approval to change taxes?) Filed June 8, 1978 by J. Van Self and A. M. Lee Parker of Tacoma. Sponsors submitted signatures which were found insufficient to qualify the measure to appear on the 1978 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 361(Shall minimum age requirements for various purposes other than for drinking alcoholic beverages be reduced to eighteen years?) Filed January 8, 1979 by Martin Ringhofer of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 362(Shall an initiative be adopted prohibiting the possession, construction, transportation or sale of nuclear weapons within the state of Washington?) Filed January 19, 1979 by Randall South of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 363(Shall strikes by public school teachers and other certificated employees be prohibited and penalties imposed for participation in such strikes?) Filed January 31, 1979 by Alan Gottlieb of Bellevue. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 364(Shall persons with physical handicaps be allowed to serve in the state militia and state and local law enforcement units?) Filed February 1, 1979 by Daniel M. Jones of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 365(Shall liquor retailing become a private business and a new five-member Liquor Control Board be created?) Filed February 22, 1979 by Dennis L. Weaver of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 366(Shall liquor retailing become a private business and any required food to liquor sales ratio in licensed restaurants be prohibited?) Filed February 22, 1979 by Dennis L. Weaver of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 367(Shall nursing homes be required to pay employees wages and benefits equal to those paid hospital employees performing comparable work?) Filed February 9, 1979 by John W. Hempelmann of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 368(Shall the State be absolutely prohibited from levying property taxes and school districts be similarly restricted with exceptions?) Filed February 16, 1979 by John R. McBride of Spokane. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 369(Shall the possession or sale of firearms be restricted, and mandatory sentences imposed for the commission of crimes involving firearms?) Filed February 26, 1979 by Steven L. Kendall of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 370(Shall a presidential preference primary be held to determine the percentage of delegate positions allocated each major political party candidate?) Filed March 30, 1979 by Edward H. Hilscher of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 371(Shall nuclear facilities be required to meet certain safety and liability standards and obtain statewide voter approval prior to operation?) Filed April 26, 1979 by William C. Montague of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 372(State lottery) Filed January 4, 1980 by Lawrence C. Clever of Olympia. This measure was refiled as Initiative Measure No. 380.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 373(Shall a retiree’s residence be taxed at its 1977 value or, when retirement occurs after 1981, its retirement year value?) Filed January 4, 1980 by Doyle R. Conner of Longview. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 374(Shall property tax increases be limited to two percent annually and special property tax exemptions granted to retired persons?) Filed January 4, 1980 by Bill E. Hughes of Vancouver. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 375(Shall there be mandatory minimum sentences, restricted local firearms regulations, no affirmative action for police and firemen, and additional prisons?) Filed by Kent Pullen of Kent. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 376(Shall minimum age requirements for various legal purposes, other than for allowing alcoholic beverage consumption, be reduced to eighteen years?) Filed January 16, 1980 by Martin Ringhofer of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 377(Shall liquor retailing become a private business and any required food to liquor sales ratio in licensed restaurants be prohibited?) Filed January 24, 1980 by Walter M. Friel of Tacoma. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 378(Shall the State be absolutely prohibited from levying any property taxes and school districts be similarly restricted with limited exceptions?) Filed by Art Lee of Bellingham. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 379(Shall binding arbitration of public school collective bargaining disputes be required, strikes by public school employees prohibited and penalties established?) Filed February 11, 1980 by Cathleen R. Pearsall of Tacoma. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 380 (Shall a state lottery be established and operated by the Gambling Commission, with the profits deposited in the General Fund?) Filed February 11, 1980 by Lawrence C. Clever of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 381(Shall snare and leghold traps be prohibited after January 1, 1986, with certain exceptions including rodent control and public health?) Filed January 31, 1980 by Curtiss J. Clumpner and Howard F. McGraw of Bellingham. The sponsors refiled the measure as Initiative Measure No. 386.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 382(Shall joint operating agencies obtain voter approval prior to issuing bonds for the construction or acquisition of significant energy facilities?) Filed February 15, 1980 by Tom Casey. Measure was later refiled a Initiative Measure No. 385.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 383(Shall Washington ban the importation and storage of non-medical radioactive wastes generated outside Washington, unless otherwise permitted by interstate compact?) Filed February 7, 1980 by Allan H. Jones of Seattle. 148,166 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 4, 1980 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 1,211,606 Against - 393,415.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 384(Shall limitations on property taxes and assessments be imposed and other tax increases prohibited except by a two-thirds legislative vote?) Filed February 20, 1980 by Norman Hildebrand of Tacoma. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 385 (Shall joint operating agencies obtain voter approval prior to issuing bonds for the construction or acquisition of significant energy facilities?) Filed March 3, 1980 by Tom Casey of Elma. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 386(Shall snare and leghold traps be prohibited after January 1, 1986, with certain exceptions, including rodent control and public health?) Filed March 3, 1980 by Curtiss Clumpner of Lynnwood. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 387(Shall political contributions and campaign practices be limited, conflicts of interest regulated, disclosure requirements increased and statutes in conflict repealed?) Filed March 11, 1980 by Ann Quantock of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 388 (Shall Congress be memorialized to create a space shuttle/energy lottery to increase space travel and achieve energy independence?) Filed March 11, 1980 by Jeff Vale of Des Moines. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 389(Shall it be unlawful to drive a motor vehicle between the hours of one and two o’clock on Sunday afternoon?) Filed March 12, 1980 by Keith G. Wesley of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 390(Shall private retailers replace state liquor stores with Sunday package sales permitted, tax rates revised and certain licensing conditions prohibited?) Filed April 1, 1980 by John Franco of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 391(Shall an initiative be adopted providing that all Washington land shall be taxed exclusive of any improvements on the land?) Filed April 11, 1980 by Jimmy D. Whittenburg of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 392(Shall a retiree’s residence be taxed at its 1977 value or, when retirement occurs after 1982, its retirement year value?) Filed January 19, 1981 by Doyle R. Conner of Longview. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 393(Shall all timber sold by the state, or any political subdivision, be primarily processed within the state, and violations penalized?) Filed January 5, 1981 by Brian Sirles of Tacoma. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 394(Shall public agencies obtain voter approval prior to issuing bonds for the construction or acquisition of major public energy projects?) Filed January 6, 1981 by Steve Zemke of Seattle. 185,984 signatures submitted and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 3, 1981 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 532,178 Against - 384,419.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 395(Shall all property be taxable based on 1977 valuations; revaluations be prohibited; and excess school levies require two-thirds voter approval?) Filed January 5, 1981 by art Lee of Bellingham. No signatures were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 396(Shall voter approval be required to construct or finance public or private energy facilities costing more than one billion dollars?) Filed January 19, 1981 by Gretchen J. Hendricks and Jim Lazar of Olympia. No signature petitions present for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 397(Shall an initiative be adopted requiring the legislature to petition Congress to call a constitutional convention to rollback gasoline prices?) Filed January 19, 1981 by Robert G. Materson of Ellensburg. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 398(Inheritance and Gift Tax) Filed by Dick Patten of Seattle. This measure was refiled as Initiative Measure No. 402.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 399(Shall inheritance and gift taxes be abolished, and state death taxes be restricted to the federal estate tax credit allowed?) Filed February 19, 1981 by Dick Patten of Seattle. Sponsor refiled this initiative as Initiative Measure No. 402.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 400(Shall excise, inheritance, gift and property taxes be replaced by a transaction tax on receiving property, limited to one percent?) Filed March 27, 1981 by Clarence P. Keating Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 401(Shall contributions to legislative candidates be limited, publicity practices regulated, disclosure required, and civil enforcement and criminal penalties be imposed?) Filed April 1, 1981 by Carol Jean Coe of Federal Way. 141,282 signatures submitted and found insufficient to qualify for the general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 402 (Shall inheritance and gift taxes be abolished, and state death taxes be restricted to the federal estate tax credit allowed?) Filed April 3, 1981 by Dick Patten of Seattle. 161,449 signatures submitted and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 3, 1981 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 610,507 Against - 297,445.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 403(Shall the legal possession of handguns or handgun ammunition be restricted, licensing requirements be broadened and criminal penalties be imposed?) Filed March 16, 1981 by Steven L. Kendall of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 404(Shall an independent commission be responsible for both congressional and legislative redistricting every ten years according to certain prescribed standards?) Filed April 30, 1981 by Jolene Unsoeld of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 405(Alcoholic beverages) Filed April 23, 1981 by Robert J. Corcoran of Puyallup. Measure was refiled as Initiative Measure No. 406.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 406(Shall all liquor retailing become a private business subject to certain restrictions, and the tax on liquor sales be reduced?) Filed May 15, 1981 by Robert J. Corcoran of Puyallup. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 407(Shall the crime victims’ compensation program be continued, funds appropriated, and programs established to provide information to victims and witnesses?) Filed May 20, 1981 by Manuel E. Costa of Marysville. The sponsor withdrew this initiative and later filed it as Initiative to the Legislature No. 75.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 408(Motor fuel taxes) Filed May 20, 1981 by Harley H. Hoppe of Mercer Island. Measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 409.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 409(Shall the motor vehicle fuel and license tax laws be amended to restore prior tax rates and revise revenue distribution?) Filed June 1, 1981 by Harley H. Hoppe of Mercer Island. No signature petitions submitted for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 410(Shall all real and personal property be taxable on the basis of 1977 valuations and any revaluation thereafter be prohibited?) Filed January 4, 1982 by Arthur E. Lee of Wenatchee. No signature petitions submitted for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 411(Shall most maximum loan and retail sales interest rates be the higher of 12% or 1% over the discount rate?) Filed January 4, 1982 by Marvin L. Williams and Lawrence G. Kenney of Seattle. Measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 412.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 412(Shall the maximum interest rate on retail sales be the higher of 12% or 1% over the federal discount rates?) Filed January 4, 1982 by Marvin L. Williams and Lawrence G. Kenney of Seattle. 183249 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. Submitted to the voters at the November 2, 1982 general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 452,710 Against - 880,135.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 413(Shall the present state owned and operated liquor distribution system be abolished and replaced with licensed privately owned liquor dealers?) Filed January 6, 1982 by Robert J. Corcoran of Puyallup. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 434.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 414(Shall a system requiring a minimum five cent refund on sales of beer, malt and carbonated beverage containers be established?) Filed January 7, 1982 by Robert C. Swanson (Citizens for a Cleaner Washington) of Seattle. 193,347 signatures submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 2, 1982 general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 400,156 Against - 965,951.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 415(Shall a state board of denturistry be established to license and regulate the practice of denturistry independent of licensed dentists?) Filed January 19, 1982 by Homer A. Moulthrop (Citizens of Washington for Independent Denturistry) of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 416(Shall voter approval be required to increase private utility rates by more than eight percent in any twelve-month period?) Filed January 27, 1982 by Wilmot A. Hall, Jr. of Olympia. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 419.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 417(Shall the taxable value of principal residences of retirees over 60 be frozen at 75 percent of current assessed value?) Filed January 27 1982 by Ann Clifton of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 418(Shall the state’s temporarily increased retail sales and use tax rate be reduced from 5.5 percent to 4.5 percent?) Filed February 8, 1982 by Gregory R. McDonald of Redmond. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 419(Shall voter approval be required to increase most utility rates by more than eight percent in any twelve-month period?) Filed February 11, 1982 by Wilmot A. Hall of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 420(Shall all penalties, taxes and other limitations pertaining to the use, possession, cultivation, sale or transportation of marijuana be removed?) Filed February 22, 1982 by Lawrence P. McMahon of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 421(Shall emission limitations for motor vehicles, air quality standards relating to such emissions and vehicle emission inspection programs be abolished?) Filed February 22, 1982 by Douglas L. Solbeck and Linda D. Solbeck of Lynnwood. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 422(Shall a transaction tax on money and property transfers, not exceeding 1%, be substituted for excise, inheritance and property taxes?) Filed February 10, 1982 by Clarence P. Keating, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 423(Shall most sales or transfers of vehicles, aircraft and boats be taxed at current values, less trade-in, unless previously taxed?) Filed February 25, 1982 by Stephen Michael and Earl N. Dunham of Longview. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 424(Number assigned in error. Initiative later became Initiative Measure No. 427).
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 425(Shall state marijuana criminal prohibitions, except sales for profit, be repealed but municipal prohibitions be permitted for those under eighteen?) Filed March 12, 1982 by Lawrence P. McMahon of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 426(Shall the value of trade-ins of like kind be subtracted from the tax base for state sales and use taxes?) Filed March 12, 1982 by Stephen Michael and Earl N. Dunham of Longview. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 427(Shall the state Industrial Insurance Act be amended so as to eliminate the option for covered employers of selfinsure?) Filed March 4, 1982 by Jack C. Martin of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 428(Shall perdiem, travel expenses and moving allowances to public officers, employees, board members and elected officials be largely prohibited?) Filed March 2, 1982 by V. R. Van Dyk of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 429(Shall public officers’ salaries be reduced to 1979 levels; benefits eliminated; and any further salary increases conditioned upon voter approval?) Filed March 2, 1982 by V. R. Van Dyk of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 430(Shall the possession, use, cultivation and transportation of marijuana by persons nineteen years of age and older be legalized?) Filed March 25, 1982 by Lawrence P. McMahon of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 431(Shall laws concerning lobbying, political fund raising, and the use of such funds be amended with fees and penalties imposed?) Filed March 10, 1982 by V. R. Van Dyk of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 432(Shall monthly grants of Aid to Families with Dependent Children be limited to $300 or $450, depending upon family size?) Filed March 16, 1982 by Robert S. Havens and Jean M. Havens of Spokane. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 433(Shall able persons receiving aid to families with dependent children be required to participate in a community work experience program?) Filed March 19, 1982 by Robert S. Havens and Jean M. Havens of Spokane. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 434(Shall the state owned and operated liquor distribution system be abolished and replaced with licensed privately owned liquor dealers?) Filed April 13, 1982 by Robert J. Corcoran of Puyallup. This initiative was withdrawn and later filed as initiative to the Legislature #78.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 435(Shall corporate franchise taxes, measured by net income, replace sales taxes on food and state corporate business and occupation taxes?) Filed April 12, 1982 by Dr. James A. McDermott of Seattle. 250,285 signatures were presented and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 2, 1982 general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 453,221 Against - 889,091.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 436(Shall most food products be exempt from state and local retail sales and use taxes, effective December 2, 1982?) Filed April 16, 1982 by Gregory McDonald of Redmond. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 437(Shall the Food Tax Elimination Act of 1982, exempting most food products from retail sales and use taxation be enacted?) Filed April 15, 1982 by Stephen Michael and Frank Brunner of Lacey. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 438(Shall tuition and fees be reduced, and the legislature set future increases based on a percentage of the educational costs?) Filed April 16, 1982 by Dennis Eagle (People for Affordable College Tuition) of Bremerton. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 439(Shall county energy allocations in energy emergencies be in direct proportion to the percentage voting against Initiative 394 in 1981?) Filed May 5, 1982 by Richard Hastings of Pasco. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 440(Shall sellers of home electronic equipment be licensed and commercial repairers of such equipment be required to meet competency standards?) Filed April 20, 1982 by Carl E. McDonald of Sunnyside. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 441(Shall Initiative 394, requiring voter approval of bonds for major energy project construction or acquisition by public agencies, be repealed?) Filed April 27, 1982 by David L. Moore of Richland. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 442(Shall the present gambling act be repealed, broader gambling activities authorized, taxes imposed, and certain revenues be dedicated to schools?) Filed April 30, 1982 by Harry Rowe (Committee for Gambling Taxes for Schools) of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 443(Shall the present gambling act be repealed, broader gambling activities authorized, taxes imposed, and certain revenues be dedicated to schools?) Filed May 25, 1982 by Clifford A. Stone of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 444(Shall a tax not to exceed 1% be imposed upon transfers of money or property and present taxes be repealed?) Filed January 10, 1983 by Clarence P. Keating of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 445(Shall eligibility for appointment to Game Commission be restricted; fees reduced; and processing of wildlife damage claims be eliminated?) Filed January 10, 1983 by David Littlejohn of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 446(Shall elections be held to approve or disapprove the performance of state agencies designated by petitions signed by 10,000 registered voters?) Filed on January 10, 1983 by James R. Collier of Silverdale. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 447(Shall the present Gambling Act be repealed; broader gambling activities authorized; taxes imposed, and certain revenues be dedicated to schools?) Filed on January 24, 1983 by Audrey Stone of Seattle. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 448(Shall retail sales and use taxes be reduced, the watercraft use tax eliminated, and a penalty for tax nonpayment reduced?) Filed on February 23, 1983 by Kent Pullen of Kent. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 452.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 449(Regarding WPPSS) Filed on February 23, 1983 by Theodore A. Mahr of Olympia. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 451
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 450(Regarding the Internal Revenue Service Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act) Filed on February 14, 1983 by John A. Klima of Issaquah. Attorney General declined to prepare a ballot title. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 453.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 451(Shall laws relating to electrical joint operating agencies be repealed and existing agencies be directed to sell assets and terminate?) Filed on March 4, 1983 by Theodore Mahr of Olympia. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 452(Shall the state sales tax be reduced to 4.5% and business and occupation surtaxes and boat excise taxes be repealed?) Filed on March 11 by Kent Pullen of Kent. 146,590 signatures submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the state general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 453(Shall the federal Internal Revenue Service’s notices of the Privacy and Paper Work Reduction Acts be, by state law declaration, prohibited?) Filed on March 15, 1983 by John A. Klima of Mercer Island. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 454(Shall abortions, unless necessary to preserve life, be ineligible for state medical aid to categorically needy persons under Title XIX?) Filed on March 22, 1983 by James L. King, Jr. of Tacoma. No signature petitions presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 455(Shall the state be directed to seek to require payment in gold of state held securities having a gold clause?) Filed on January 9, 1984 by Robert Ellison of Seattle. this measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 461.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 456(Shall Congress be petitioned to decommercialize steelhead, and state policies respecting Indian rights and management of natural resources be enacted?) Filed on January 13, 1984 by Ellis Lind of Redmond and S/SPAWN. 201,188 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 6, 1984 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 916,855 Against - 807,825.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 457(Shall minimum age requirements by public and private entities be reduced to age 18 except those relating to drinking alcohol?) Filed on January 9, 1984 by Martin D. Ringhofer of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 458(Shall watercraft be taxed on length rather than value and the funds be used for boating safety programs and facilities?) Filed on January 18, 1984 by Joseph L. Williams of Mercer Island. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 459.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 459(Shall watercraft be taxed on length rather than value and the funds be used for boating safety programs and facilities?) Filed on January 20, 1984 by Louise Miller of Woodinville. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 460 (Shall an additional tax be imposed, on beer, liquor, and out-of-state wine, for crime victims, alcohol rehabilitation, enforcement, and education?) Filed on January 12, 1984 by E. C. Renas of Lynnwood. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 461(Shall the state seek to require corporations which issued securities having a gold clause to make payment in gold coin?) Filed on January 23, 1984 by Robert Ellison of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 462(Shall Congress be memorialized to create a space shuttle/energy lottery to increase space travel and achieve energy independence?) Filed on January 13, 1984 by Jeff Vale of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 463(Shall the legislature be directed to petition Congress to either propose a balanced budget constitutional amendment or call a convention?) Filed on January 24, 1984 by James R. Medley of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 464(Shall the value of trade-ins of like kind property be excluded from the selling price for the sales tax computation?) Filed on January 24, 1984 by Eugene A. Prince of Thornton. 196,728 signatures presented and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 6, 1984 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 1,175,781 Against - 529,560.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 465(Shall state sales and business tax rates be reduced and limitations imposed on State General Fund spending and tax increases?) Filed on February 16, 1984 by Kent Pullen of Kent. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 466(Shall Nevada type gambling, regulated by the State Gambling Commission, be permitted if approved by voters in cities and counties?) Filed on February 10, 1984 by Fred M. Ladd of Ocean Shores. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 467(Shall a tax not to exceed 1% be imposed upon transfers of money or property and present taxes be repealed?) Filed on February 14, 1984 by Clarence P. Keating, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 468(Shall real property tax rates be generally limited to one percent of 1975 property tax values, subject to limited adjustments?) Filed on March 20, 1984 by Martin H. Ottesen of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 469(Shall the State Gambling Commission be abolished and the net proceeds of some gambling activities be taxed 25% for schools?) Filed on March 15, 1984 by Michael J. Kinsley of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 470(Shall public funding of abortions be prohibited, and state funding required to prevent deaths of unborn children and pregnant women?) Filed on April 2, 1984 by Michael Undseth of Brier. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 471.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 471 (Shall public funding of abortions be prohibited except to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or her unborn child?) Filed on April 16, 1984 by Michael Undseth of Brier. 162,324 signatures submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 6, 1984 general election and was rejected by the following vote: For - 838,083 Against - 949,921.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 472 (Regarding federal initiative and referendum powers) Filed on June 25, 1984 by Steven A. Panteli of Bellingham. Attorney General declined to write a ballot title because time limit expired.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 473(Shall a transaction tax, not to exceed 1% on transfers of money or property replace present state and local taxes?) Filed on January 7, 1985 by Clarence P. Keating, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 474(Shall property taxes be reduced by deleting taxes previously paid on property now exempt from the 106% tax levy calculation?) Filed on January 31, 1985 by Orville L. Barnes of Spokane. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure No. 477.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 475(Shall Congress be requested to call a constitutional convention solely to propose an amendment providing federal initiative and referendum powers?) Filed on January 23, 1985 by Steven A. Panteli of Bellingham. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 476(Shall denturists be licensed by the state and permitted to supply dentures to people without written directives from a dentist?) Filed on February 25, 1985 by Eldo Al Hohman of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking..
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 477(Shall maximum permissible regular property tax levies be reduced by excluding inventory taxes, and voter-approved taxes from the 106% limitation?) Filed on March 14, 1985 by Orville L. Barnes of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 478(Shall a transaction tax, not to exceed 1%, on transfers of money or property replace present state and local taxes?) Filed on January 6, 1986 by Clarence P. Keating, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 479(Shall state and local governments be prohibited from funding abortion services unless they are necessary to preserve the woman’s life?) Filed on January 6, 1986 by Michael Undseth of Lynnwood. 173,858 signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the state general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 480(Regarding the publishing of names of victims of sexual attack). Filed on January 6, 1986 by Philip A. Hamlin of Shelton. This measure refiled as Initiative Measure #481.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 481(Shall news media identifying victims, witnesses, or those accused, of sex crimes be fined unless law enforcement has requested disclosure?) Filed on January 14, 1986 by Philip A. Hamlin of Shelton. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 482(Shall more out-of-state licensed motor vehicles be required to obtain Washington licenses and the penalties imposed for non-compliance be increased?) Filed on January 6, 1986 by M. Anders Tronsen of Duvall. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 483(Shall the 55 m.p.h. speed limit adopted for energy conservation be rescinded and higher speed limits be established as appropriate?) Filed on January 7, 1986 by DeAnn Pullar of Bellingham. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 484(Shall the state owned liquor stores be permanently closed and grocery stores and other outlets be licensed to sell liquor?) Filed on January 10, 1986 by Russell J. McCurdy of Seattle. This measure was refiled as Initiative Measure No. 487.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 485(Shall the state be directed to submit a notice to Congress disapproving designation of a Washington nuclear waste repository site?) Filed on January 28, 1986 by Patricia Anne Herbert of Seattle. This measure was withdrawn by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 486(Shall new taxes or increases in tax rates require a two-thirds vote by the governing body of the taxing authority?) Filed on January 29, 1986 by Don Jewett of Langley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 487 (Shall state liquor stores, and state wholesaling of liquor, be discontinued and qualified grocery stores be licensed to sell liquor?) Filed on February 2, 1986 by Russell J. McCurdy of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 488(Shall the state ferry system be managed by three full-time commissioners who will set ferry fares, staffing levels, and wages?) Filed on February 3, 1987 by Winfred P. Williams of Bainbridge Island. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 489(Shall the legislature submit a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval of new taxes and full funding of state retirement systems?) Filed on February 11, 1986 by James L. King, Jr. of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 490(Shall knowingly employing, in certain jobs, persons having preferences for or orientation toward conduct defined as sexually deviant, be prohibited?) Filed on February 21, 1986 by Glenn Dobbs of Chehalis. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 491(Shall the minimum disability retirement allowance for Washington Public Employees Retirement System members be sufficient to pay for medical insurance?) Filed on February 14, 1986 by Winfred P. Williams of Bainbridge Island. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 492(Shall disability retirees under the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System be exempt from paying state recreational use and entry fees?) Filed on February 14, 1986 by Winfred P. Williams of Bainbridge Island. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 493(Shall the legislature be statutorily prohibited from increasing taxes or imposing new taxes unless approved by 60% of each house?) Filed on March 11, 1986 by G. Robert Williams of Longview. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 494(Shall state bonds be issued to raise funds for consumer grants to be deposited in banks for qualified registered voters?) Filed on March 24, 1986 by Steven A. Tracy of Longview. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 495(Shall hazardous waste laws be amended to broaden state cleanup enforcement authority, increase and impose fees and specify strict liability?) Filed on April 24, 1986 by Pam Crocker-Davis of Lacey. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 496(Shall certain excise taxes imposed in lieu of property taxes be limited to one percent of true and fair value?) Filed on January 5, 1987 by Frank D. Parsons of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 497(Shall constitutional impact statements reflecting constitutional compliance or non compliance be required to accompany all bills introduced in the state legislature?) Filed on January 5, 1987 by John A. Klima of Issaquah. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 498(Shall approval by two-thirds of a governing body be required for new taxes, tax rate increases, or tax base enlargement?) Filed on January 9, 1987 by D. E. Jewett of Langley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 499(Shall maximum tax rates on real and personal property be reduced and a new maximum include voter approved tax levies?) Filed on January 23, 1987 by Frank D. Parsons of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 500(Shall a transaction tax, not to exceed 1% on transfers of money or property replace present state and local taxes?) Filed on January 20, 1987 by Clarence P. Keating, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 501(Shall the statutory maximum tax per gallon on motor vehicle fuels be reduced to a 15 cents per gallon maximum?) Filed on January 28, 1987 by Cecil F. Herman of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 502(Shall the state law which requires the driver and passengers of a motor vehicle to use safety belts be repealed?) Filed on February 9, 1987 by Donald T. Adsitt of Kennewick. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 503(Shall motor vehicle owners and operators be required to maintain vehicle liability insurance and submit proof thereof to license vehicles?) Filed February 13, 1987 by William D. Smith of Cashmere. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 504(Shall individuals’ net worth be taxed except for current bonded indebtedness be eliminated, and other taxes be reduced?) Filed on March 17, 1987 by Meta Heller of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 505(Shall individuals’ and trusts’ net worth be taxed, not property except for current bonded indebtedness, and other taxes be reduced?) Filed March 27, 1987 by Meta Heller of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 506(Shall the State conduct a March presidential preference primary for major political party candidates and certain election statutes be changed?) Filed on May 12, 1987 by Eddie Rye, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 507(Shall motor vehicle liability insurance be required to drive in this state and proof of insurance submitted to license vehicles?) Filed on January 12, 1988 by William D. Smith of Cashmere. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 508(Shall the maximum for property tax rates be reduced and a maximum established to include tax levies approved by voters?) Filed on January 8, 1988 by Frank D. Parsons of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 509(Shall the first $150,000 of each piece of property’s assessed valuation be exempt from the payment of the property taxes?) Filed on January 15, 1988 by Frank D. Parsons of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 510(Shall a two-thirds vote of approval be required to impose new taxes, increase tax rates, or enlarge the tax base?) Filed on January 12, 1988 by D. E. Jewett of Langley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 511(Shall the 106% levy lid limiting the amount taxing districts can levy as regular property taxes be reduced to 98%?) Filed on January 21, 1988 by Frank D. Parsons of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 512(Shall state and local tax rates, fees, fines and other charges be stabilized then reduced 2% annually for five years?) Filed on January 11, 1988 by Judith Anderson of Brush Prairie. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 513(Relating to household and commercial movers) Filed on January 19, 1988 by Michael P. Shanks of Seattle. Measure was refiled as Initiative Measure No. 514.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 514(Shall household and local commercial movers be exempted from rate and service area regulation by the Utilities and Transportation Commission?) Filed on February 11, 1988 by Michael P. Shanks of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 515(Shall the January state holiday which celebrates the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. be officially designated “Civil Rights Day”?) Filed on February 10, 1988 by Brian Burgett of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 516(Shall a transaction tax, not to exceed 1%, on transfers of money or property replace present state and local taxes?) Filed on March 4, 1988 by Clarence P. Keating of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 517(Shall the state operate waste dumpsites and a Hanford facility, require separation of recyclable refuse, and regulate all garbage collectors?) Filed on March 9, 1988 by Michael P. Shanks of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checkin
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 518(Shall the state minimum wage increase from $2.30 to $3.85 (January 1, 1989) and then to 4.25 (January 1, 1990) and include agricultural workers?) Filed on March 21, 1988 by Jennifer Belcher of Olympia and Art Wang of Tacoma. 300,900 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1988 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 1,354,454 Against - 414,926.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 519(Shall continued frequent contacts with both parents be the most important factor considered by a court in determining child custody?) Filed on March 3, 1988 by Dan D. Milne of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 520(Shall blood donors, in a voluntary noncompensatory blood donation program, have the right to designate the recipient of their blood?) Filed on March 29, 1988 by Richard E. Woodrow of Lynnwood. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 521(Shall active members of the Washington State Bar Association be ineligible to serve as a state legislative representative or senator?) Filed on March 29, 1988 by Eugene Goosman of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 522(Relating to sentencing for drug offenses) Filed on March 24, 1988 by James K. Linderman of Yacolt. Measure was refiled as Initiative to the Legislature No. 101.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 523Shall a two-thirds vote of approval be required to impose new taxes, increase tax rates, or enlarge the tax base?) Filed on January 9, 1989 by D. E. Jewett of Langley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 524(Shall the state expand the definition of child pornography, restrict display of materials, and limit defenses to sexual exploitation charges?) Filed on January 10, 1989 by Andrea K. Vangor of Kirkland. 163,670 signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the state general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 525(Shall the first $100,000 of the assessed value of each piece of property be exempt from payment of property taxes?) Filed on January 9, 1989 by Frank D. Parsons of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 526(Shall tax, fee and fine rates be reduced 2% annually for five years and new taxes require two-thirds voter approval?) Filed on January 23, 1989 by Judith Anderson of Vancouver. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 527(Shall a transaction tax, not exceeding 1% on the transfers of money or property, replace present state and local taxes?) Filed on January 18, 1989 by Clarence P. Keating of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 528(Shall state laws relating to child custody be revised emphasizing frequent contact with each parent and each having equal custody?) Filed on January 18, 1989 by Dan Milne of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 529(Shall blood donors, in a voluntary noncompensatory blood donation program, have the right to designate the recipient of their blood?) Filed on February 16, 1989 by Richard E. Woodrow of Lynnwood. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 530(Relating to state tax credits) Filed on April 13, 1989 by Lyle Bates of Spanaway. Measure was refiled as Initiative to the People No. 531.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 531(Shall business donations for child services, benefiting those with income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines, receive state tax credits?) Filed on April 26, 1989 by Lyle Bates of Spanaway. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 532(Shall the 1989 Omnibus Alcohol and Controlled Substances Act be repealed, penalties revised for supplying minors, and some marihuana legalized?) Filed on May 10, 1989 by Michael Shanks of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 533(Shall child custody laws be revised and court custody orders normally direct equal continued and frequent contacts with each parent?) Filed on January 8, 1990 by Bill Harrington of Edmonds. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 534(Shall the display and distribution to minors of sexually explicit materials and performances be further restricted, and criminal defenses limited?) Filed on January 9, 1990 by Andrea K. Vangor of Kirkland. 180,373 signatures were submitted and found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1990 state general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 535(Shall property value for tax purposes be, the January 1, 1985 value or subsequent sale price, revised annually reflecting cost of living?) Filed on January 9, 1990 by Marijcke V. Clapp of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 536(Shall minimum sentences ranging from five to forty years be established for each of twenty-one crimes listed in this initiative?) Filed on January 19, 1990 by Thomas R. Connon of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 537(Shall a transaction tax, not to exceed 1%, on transfers of money and property replace present state and local taxes?) Filed on January 22, 1990 by Clarence P. Keating of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 538(Shall political contributions be limited regarding amount, timing and residency of contributors, and elected officials restricted on mailings and honoraria?) Filed on January 29, 1990 by Robert E. Adams of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 539(Shall a two-thirds vote of approval be required to impose new taxes, increase tax rates, or enlarge a tax base?) Filed on January 26, 1990 by D. E. Jewett of Langley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 540(Shall the state be required to include in the medicaid program coverage for chiropractic services?) Filed on January 22, 1990 by Roxanne Dubarry of Everett. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 541(Shall the state and local tax levies on buildings be limited to a maximum of 50% of the current tax rate?) Filed on February 5, 1990 by Charles Caussey of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 542(Shall the reappraisal of real property for property tax purposes only occur when ownership changes or building construction is completed?) Filed on February 23, 1990 by Gary C. Hoyt of Vashon Island. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 543(Relating to state fiscal matters) Filed on March 8, 1990 by Linda W. Matson of Olympia. The initiative was withdrawn by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 544(Relating to state fiscal matters) Filed on March 8, 1990 by John H. Wright of Elma. The initiative was withdrawn by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 545(Relating to comprehensive land use planning and economic development) Filed on March 15, 1990 by David A. Bricklin of Seattle. The initiative was withdrawn by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 546(Relating to state fiscal matters) Filed on March 26, 1990 by Linda W. Matson of Olympia. The initiative was withdrawn by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 547(Shall state growth and environmental protection goals be implemented by measures including local comprehensive land use planning and development fees?) Filed on March 27, 1990 by Jeffrey D. Parsons of Seattle. 229,489 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 6, 1990 general election and defeated by the following vote: For - 327,339 Against - 986,505.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 548(Shall some state revenues be placed in reserve and 60% legislative approval required for new or increased general revenue taxes?) Filed on March 29, 1990 by Linda W. Matson of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 549(Shall state growth and environmental protection goals be implemented by measures including local comprehensive land use planning and development fees?) Filed on March 29, 1990 by Theodore A. Mahr of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 550(Relating to managing growth and economic development) Filed on March 29, 1990 by Theodore A. Mahr of Olympia. The initiative was withdrawn by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 551(Shall changes be made relating to real property taxes, including valuing property by its purchase price and costs of improvements?) Filed on April 30, 1990 by Karl Thun of Graham. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 552(Shall limitations be placed on political campaign contributions and contributors, consecutive terms of office, publicly funded incumbent mailings, and honoraria?) Filed on January 7, 1991 by Robert E. Adams of Bellevue. The measure was refiled as Initiative to the People No. 555.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 553(Shall there be limitations on terms of office for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State legislators and Washington State members of Congress?) Filed on January 9, 1991 by Gene J. Morain of Tacoma. 254,263 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 5, 1991 general election. It was defeated by the following vote: For - 690,828 Against - 811,686.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 554(Shall the display and distribution to minors of sexually explicit materials and performances be further restricted , and criminal defenses limited?) Filed on January 10, 1991 by Andrea K. Vangor of Kirkland. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 555(Shall limits be placed on campaign contributions and contributors, consecutive terms of office, publicly funded incumbent mailings, gifts, and honoraria?) Filed on January 17, 1991 by Robert E. Adams of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 556(Shall the first $1,000,000 of appraised value of residential property, and $2,000,000 for farm residences, be exempt from property taxes?) Filed on January 8, 1991 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 557(Shall campaign expenditures be limited to 50% of the elected office term salary and violations result in forfeiture of office?) Filed on January 22, 1991 by Douglas N. Maynard of Sedro Woolley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 558(Shall a limit, three consecutive terms or twelve consecutive years, be set for elected national, state, county, and municipal officers?) Filed on January 22, 1991 by Douglas N. Maynard of Sedro Wooley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 559(Shall property value for tax purposes be the January 1, 1985 value or subsequent sales price, adjusted for cost of living changes?) Filed on January 23, 1991 by Marijcke Clapp of Seattle. 276,653 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 5, 1991 general election and defeated by the following vote: For - 592,391 Against - 869,626.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 560(Shall abortion laws be revised, restricting availability, requiring tests and reports, and prohibiting public funding unless necessary to save life?) Filed on January 17, 1991 by Paul Keister of Pasco. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 561(Shall a transaction tax, not exceeding 1% be levied on money and property transfers, and present state taxes be repealed?) Filed on January 22, 1991 by Clarence P. Keating, Jr. of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 562(Shall a two-thirds vote of approval be required to impose new taxes, increase tax rates, or enlarge a tax base?) Filed on January 29, 1991 by Don E. Jewett of Langley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 563(Shall elected and appointed state legislative and executive branch officials be limited to serving a cumulative maximum of twelve years?) Filed on February 11, 1991 by Eric McAtee of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 564(Shall Washington residents elected to Congress have a lifetime limit of not more than twelve years of elected congressional service?) Filed on February 11, 1991 by Craige A. McMillan of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 565(Shall the state be required to include chiropractic services in the medical service assistance program available under the medicaid program?) Filed on January 17, 1991 by Roxanne Lea Dubarry of Everett. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 566(Shall campaign spending, for offices subject to the state public disclosure act, be limited to the office term’s total salary?) Filed on February 8, 1991 by Edward M. Duke of Gig Harbor. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 567(Shall it be unlawful after life is created by conception to intentionally hasten or cause death except for capital punishment?) Filed on February 25, 1991 by Mary L. Jarrard of Everett. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 568(Shall pit bull dog owners be required to register, confine, and insure the dogs and remove newborns from the state?) Filed on February 25, 1991 by Laurence C. Mathews of Yakima. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 569(Shall Utilities and Transportation regulate some medical service rates, some political contributions be prohibited, and motorcycle helmet requirements be changed?) Filed on February 28, 1991 by Jack Zektzer of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 570(Shall the state dangerous dog act be amended to require hearings and restrict the regulatory authority of cities and counties?) Filed on March 4, 1991 by Cherie R. Graves of Newport. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 571(Shall contributions to state legislative and executive campaigns be limited; and may candidates agreeing to expenditure limitations receive matching funds?) Filed on May 15, 1991 by Calvin B. Anderson of Seattle. The initiative was withdrawn by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 572(Shall cannabis (marijuana) be legalized for adults; amnesty provided for prior cannabis convictions, tax imposed, and provide liquor board regulation?) Filed on May 15, 1991 by Kevin Clark Keyes of Bellingham. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 573(Shall candidates for certain offices, who have already served for specified time periods in those offices, be denied ballot access?) Filed on January 3, 1992 by Sherry Bockwinkel of Tacoma. 206,685 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 3, 1992 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 1,119,985 Against - 1,018,260.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 574(Shall a transaction tax, not exceeding 1%, be charged on property and money transfers; and state authorized taxes be repealed?) Filed on January 3, 1992 by Clarence P. Keating of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 575(Shall sales and distribution of condoms be prohibited on public school property; and schools teach and encourage abstinence and monogamy?) Filed on January 9, 1992 by J. M. O’Sullivan of Sultan. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 576(Shall cannabis (marijuana ) be taxed and legalized for adults; amnesty provided for prior cannabis convictions and cannabis testing be prohibited?) Filed on January 13, 1992 by Kevin Clark Keyes of Bellingham. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 577(Shall horse racing statutes be amended including polygraph tests for jockeys, owners, trainers, ticket sellers, and prohibiting some betting combinations?) Filed on January 7, 1992 by Randy Baker of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 578(Shall the death penalty and the requirement that all female felons be committed to the women’s correctional institution be abolished?) Filed on January 7, 1992 by Randy Baker of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 579(Shall pit bull dog owners be required to register, confine, and insure those dogs and remove newborns from the state?) Filed on January 21, 1992 by L. C. Mathews of Yakima. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 580(Shall defendants in many court proceedings commenced by government have a right to jury trial with substantially expanded jury authority?) Filed on January 21, 1992 by Kevin Clark Keyes of Bellingham. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 581(Shall cannabis be available by prescriptions and the Agriculture director regulate hemp growers and distribution of industrial grade cannabis?) Filed on January 22, 1992 by Bryan Estes of Bellingham. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 582(Shall political campaign contributions be limited and state and legislative candidates agreeing to campaign spending limits be permitted larger contributions?) Filed on January 23, 1992 by Margaret Colony of Bellevue. 151,601 signatures were submitted and they were found insufficient to qualify the measure for the 1992 general election ballot.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 583(Shall the Legislature be directed to vote on whether Washington should request Congress to propose a balanced budget constitutional amendment?) Filed on February 4, 1992 by Dianne E. Campbell of Woodinville. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 584(Shall the requirements to use motorcycle helmets and seatbelts be repealed and hunters not be required to wear orange clothing?) Filed on February 27, 1992 by Patrick M. Crawford of Littlerock. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 585(Shall the 1990 and 1991 Growth Management Acts be repealed; and limits imposed on state and local government land controls?) Filed on February 27, 1992 by Patrick M. Crawford of Littlerock. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 586(Shall persons charged with drug crimes have their property seized and receive 50 year sentences; and needle exchange programs prohibited?) Filed on February 27, 1992 by Patrick M. Crawford of Littlerock. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 587(Relating to growth management.) Filed on March 17, 1992 by J. M. O’Sullivan of Sultan. The initiative was withdrawn by the sponsor.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 588(Shall the 1990 and 1991 State Growth Management Acts, which provide requirements for local comprehensive land use planning, be repealed?) Filed on March 18, 1992 by J. M. O’Sullivan of Sultan. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 589(Shall spending limits, adjusted by inflation and population; revision of property values for tax purposes; and other changes be approved?) Filed on March 9, 1992 by Barbara M. Lindsay of Redmond. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 590(Shall criminals who are convicted of “most serious offenses” on three occasions be sentenced to life in prison without parole?) Filed on March 24, 1992 by John Carlson of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 591(Shall public officials and employees be civilly and criminally liable for loss of state trust land or trust asset values?) Filed on May 15, 1992 by Patrick A. Parrish of Trout Lake. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 592(Shall the State Auditor be required to audit all state trust lands and assets to determine if losses have occurred?) Filed on May 15, 1992 by Patrick A. Parrish of Trout Lake. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 593(Shall criminals who are convicted of “most serious offenses” on three occasions be sentenced to life in prison without parole?) Filed on January 6, 1993 by Ida Ballasiotes of Mercer Island. 290,613 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 2, 1993 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 1,135,521 Against - 364,567.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 594(Shall all present state and local taxes be repealed, and replaced with a flat-rate tax system on transfers of property?) Filed on January 6, 1993 by Clarence P. Keating of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 595(Shall the sale and use of cannabis (marijuana) be permitted and regulated in places where minors do not have access?) Filed on January 5, 1993 by Wayne H. Nelson of Renton. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 596(Shall State law be amended to permit persons to burn wood in homes at any time, regardless of air conditions?) Filed on February 19, 1993 by Ralph E. Miller of Lynnwood. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 597(Shall a commission approved by the proponent be created to define goals and lawful conduct for elected and appointed officials?) Filed on January 25, 1993 by Forrest E. Owens of Burley. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 598(Shall alcohol sale be regulated to prohibit “happy hours” and limit the amount of alcohol served in any one drink?) Filed on February 19, 1993 by Brian Venable of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 599(Shall the state rate, review and compensate public and private education providers selected solely by the parents of school-age children?) Filed on February 19, 1993 by Craig L. Williams of Richland. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 600(Shall candidates for state and federal office be limited to two consecutive terms, unless they win more terms by write-in?) Filed on February 10, 1993 by Craig L. Williams of Richland. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 601(Shall state expenditures be limited by inflation rates and population growth, and taxes exceeding the limit be subject to referendum?) Filed on March 5, 1993 by Gregory J. Seifert of Vancouver. 249,707 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 2, 1993 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 774,342 Against - 737,735.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 602(Shall state revenue collections and state expenditures be limited by a factor based on personal income, and certain revenue measures repealed?) Filed on March 3, 1993 by Margaret Johnson of Olympia. 440,160 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 2, 1993 general election and defeated by the following vote: For - 673,378 Against - 836,047.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 603(Shall persons under age 18 be required to maintain at least a 3.0 grade average to keep their driver’s licenses?) Filed on February 26, 1993 by John C. Hawthorne of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 604(Shall attorneys be required to submit fee disputes to citizen settlement, and be restrained from running for certain public offices?) Filed on March 10, 1993 by Patrick M. Crawford of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 605(Shall all present state and local taxes be repealed, and replaced with a flat rate tax on transfers of property?) Filed on January 10, 1994 by Clarence P. Keating of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 606(Shall laws on legislative lobbying, pensions, party caucuses, and campaigning be revised, and the legislature be subject to the public records and open meetings acts?) Filed on January 10, 1994 by Shawn Newman of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 607(Shall persons other than dentists be licensed to make and sell dentures to the public, as regulated by a new state board of denture technology?) Filed on January 10, 1994 by Vallan Charron of Puyallup. 241,228 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 8, 1994 general election and approved by the following vote: For - 955,960 Against - 703,619.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 608(Shall government be prohibited from according rights or protections based on sexual orientation, and schools from presenting homosexuality as acceptable?) Filed on January 10, 1994 by Gail L. Yenne of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 609(Shall campaign contributions be permitted only from voters, and new restrictions be placed on the use of campaign funds, and shall Initiative 134 be repealed?) Filed on January 12, 1994 by Robert E. Adams of Bellevue. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 610(Shall rights based on homosexuality, homosexuals’ custody of their own or other children; and governmental approval of homosexuality be prohibited?) Filed on January 10, 1994 by Samuel P. Woodard, Sr. of Ariel. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 611(Shall informed consent for abortions be defined and required, a 24 hour waiting period imposed, and related criminal penalties created?) Filed on January 13, 1994 by Matthew W. Aamot of Bellingham. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 612(To make Washington a multi-cultural state) Filed on January 10, 1994 by Geoffrey Noah Vasil of Lacey. The Attorney General declined to prepare a ballot title.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 613(Shall persons other than minors be permitted to grow, sell, and use cannabis (marijuana) as licensed, taxed, and regulated by a new cannabis control board?) Filed on January 13, 1994 by Warren J. Nolze of Seattle. The sponsor refiled the measure as Initiative Measure No. 622.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 614(Shall one million dollars in state funds be set aside to pay for embryo transfers as an alternative to abortion?) Filed on January 26, 1994 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 615(Shall lobbyists be required to obtain one million dollar licenses, and shall employees be entitled to leave for legislative testimony?) Filed on January 26, 1994 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 616(Shall all persons be required to take a firearm safety course before purchasing firearms, or be subject to a penalty?) Filed on January 26, 1994 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 617(Shall fines be assessed on a sliding scale, based on the convicted person’s income and the seriousness of the offense?) Filed on January 26, 1994 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 618(School levies) Filed on January 26, 1994 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. The Attorney General declined to prepare a ballot title.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 619(Amendments to Legislative Bills) Filed on January 26, 1994 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. The Attorney General declined to prepare a ballot title.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 620(Shall vehicles no longer be required to have license tabs, and the gas tax be increased to replace lost revenue?) Filed on January 26, 1994 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 621(Shall all employees be entitled to increased hourly premium wages for work performed at night, or on Saturday or Sunday?) Filed on January 26, 1994 by David S. Henshaw of Belfair. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 622(Shall persons other than minors be permitted to grow and sell cannabis (marijuana) as regulated by a cannabis control board?) Filed on February 11, 1994 by Warren J. Nolze of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 623(Shall new limitations and conditions be placed on public assistance to families, and certain grandparents be obligated for child support?) Filed on February 8, 1994 by David R. Mortenson of Kent. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 624(Shall the business activity tax be reduced for certain businesses, and shall some businesses be exempted from paying this tax?) Filed on February 18, 1994 by Corrie Bender of Kent. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 625(Shall persons convicted of certain offenses be required to serve full sentences in total confinement, without possibility of early release?) Filed on February 11, 1994 by Bruce Wilson McKay of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 626(Shall regulation of private property be restricted, and certain reductions in value be newly defined as takings which require compensation?) Filed on February 25, 1994 by Daniel Wayne Wood of Hoquiam. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 627(Shall the licensing department implement a motorcycle awareness program, paid for by twenty percent of all existing motorcycle license fees?) Filed on March 3, 1994 by Gary W. Lawson of Lacey. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 628(Shall persons under eighteen be restricted in obtaining driver’s licenses or employment, unless they keep a certain grade point average?) Filed on February 23, 1994 by John C. Hawthorne of Olympia. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 636.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 629(Public schools and youth violence prevention) Filed on March 4, 1994 by Thomas G. Erickson of Seattle. Refiled as Initiative Measure No. 635.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 630(Shall public officers and certain businesses be prohibited from harassing or discriminating against targets of the national security agency?) Filed on March 15, 1994 by Elizabeth Patrick of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 631(Shall the use of state, county, city, or town funds to fund the national security agency be prohibited?) Filed on March 15, 1994 by Elizabeth Patrick of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 632(Shall laws concerning possession of firearms, juvenile court jurisdiction, and sentences for drive-by shootings and certain other crimes be revised?) Filed on March 30, 1994 by James L. King, Jr. of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 633(Shall juvenile justice and child labor laws be revised, and juvenile programs funded with revenue from specified fees and taxes?) Filed on March 30, 1994 by James L. King, Jr. of Tacoma. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 634(Shall state agency commercial activity, rulemaking, staffing, contracting, and lobbying be limited, and $100 million appropriated for prisons and safety?) Filed on March 30, 1994 by Linda A. Smith of Vancouver. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 635(Shall the establishment of public charter schools to serve at-risk youth be authorized, and $250 million appropriated for this program?) Filed on March 30, 1994 by Thomas G. Erickson of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 636(Shall minors be limited to a conditional drivers’ license, and shall minors with good grades permitted to work more hours?) Filed on April 6, 1994 by John C. Hawthorne of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 637(Shall state laws on property ownership, property tax collection, and vehicle licensing be revised and vehicle excise taxes be removed?) Filed on May 12, 1994 by David Nibarger of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 638(Shall a transaction tax, not exceeding 1%, be charged on property and money transfers; and state authorized taxes be repealed?) Filed on January 9, 1995 by Clarence P. Keating of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 639(Shall the state be required to establish state-operated facilities for care of all children who are abandoned, abused, or neglected?) Filed on January 9, 1995 by Jim D. Whittenburg of Olympia. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 640(Shall state fishing regulations ensure certain survival rates for non-targeted catch, and commercial and recreational fisheries be prioritized?) Filed on January 9, 1995 by Frank Haw of Olympia. 258,995 signatures were filed and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters a the November 7, 1995 general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 566,880 Against - 767,686.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 641(Relating to Philadelphia II) Filed on January 9, 1995 by Robert B. Adkins of Tacoma. Attorney General declined to write a ballot title.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 642(Shall school district voters be authorized to adopt deregulated systems of education delivery, and state education appropriations fixed by formula?) Filed on January 9, 1995 by James and Fawn Spady of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 643(Relating to property taxes) Filed on January 9, 1995 by Donald Carter of Olympia. The initiative was refiled by the sponsor as Initiative #650.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 644(Shall government be prohibited from placing children for adoption or foster care with any homosexuals or with cohabiting unmarried partners?) Filed on January 9, 1995 by Samuel P. Woodard, Sr. of Ariel. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 645(Shall most laws regulating firearms be repealed, including laws relating to concealed pistols, machine guns, and short-barreled rifles or shotguns?) Filed on January 9, 1995 by Samuel P. Woodard, Sr. of Ariel. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 646(Shall the state property tax levy for schools be reduced in stages over three years, and then eliminated?) Filed on January 20, 1995 by Jim D. Whittenburg of Seattle. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 647(Shall the members of the state utilities and transportation commission be elected, and their regulatory responsibilities extended to new fields?) Filed on January 11, 1995 by Carl Sperr of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 648(Shall laws be revised concerning state citizenship, property ownership, travel rights, competency certificates, taxation, licenses, public officers, courts, and legislation?) Filed on January 23, 1995 by David L. Nibarger of Spokane. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 649(Shall most of the 1993 Health Care Act be repealed, and replaced with insurance modifications and health care savings accounts?) Filed on January 19, 1995 by Jerome A. Blome of Kent. No signature petitions were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 650(Shall taxes on property used as the owner’s principal residence be limited, and property assessment be based on “adjusted value”?) Filed on February 10, 1995 by Donald Carter of Olympia. No signatures were presented for checking.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 651(Shall the state enter into compacts with Indian tribes providing for unrestricted gambling on Indian lands within the state’s borders?) Filed on February 28, 1995 by John Kieffer of Fruitland. 267,401 signatures were filed and found sufficient. The measure was submitted to the voters at the November 7, 1995 general election and rejected by the following vote: For - 350,708 Against - 1,010,787.
INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 652(Shall juveniles aged thirteen or more c