Proposed Initiatives to the People - 2015

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

NOTE

Initiative numbers are not assigned until the proposal has been reviewed by the state Code Reviser and the sponsor has submitted the final language of the proposed initiative. The content of initiatives is described as general "subject matter" pending the issuance of an official ballot title and summary by the state Attorney General.

To be certified, petitions must:

  • contain the signatures of at least registered voters.
  • be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on January 4, 2020.
  • It is recommended that sponsors submit at least signatures to allow for invalid signatures.

Questions regarding the content of initiatives should be directed to the sponsor(s).

Submitted Signature Statistics

Filed Assigned Number Primary Sponsor Initiative Subject
6/15/2015 2:39 PMNot Yet AssignedChristy SchockProhibits public entities from giving or loaning public funds to bargaining unit representatives for nongovernment functions. - Expired on 10/23/2015
6/15/2015 2:39 PMNot Yet AssignedChristy SchockRevises collective bargaining provisions regarding the deauthorization of union security provisions. - Expired on 10/23/2015
6/15/2015 2:39 PMNot Yet AssignedChristy SchockRequires a charter, ordinance, regulation, rule, or resolution enacted by a city, town, county, or port district and regulating wages, hours of work, employee retention, or leave from employment to apply equally to both unionized and nonunionized employer
6/15/2015 2:39 PMNot Yet AssignedChristy SchockRequires collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations involving contract negotiations to be open to the public. - Expired on 10/23/2015
6/15/2015 2:39 PM1404Christy SchockAddresses secret ballot elections to determin the bargaining representative of individual providers, family child care providers, adult family home providers, and language assess providers.
6/15/2015 2:39 PMNot Yet AssignedChristy SchockAccomodates the civil rights of religious objectors to mandatory payments to labor organizations. Authorizes an employee to: (1) REvoke authorization for the deduction of dues and fees; and (2) Secure the right of nonassociation at any time. - Expired
6/15/2015 2:38 PMNot Yet AssignedChristy SchockIncreases transparency and financial disclosure of public sector unions' finances. Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. - Expired on 10/23/2015
6/3/2015 12 PMNot Yet AssignedChristy SchockIncreases the time in which representation under a public collective bargaining agreement may be challenged. - Expired on 10/23/2015
6/3/2015 11:49 AM1403Christy SchockAddresses union dues for individual providers, family child care providers, adult family home providers, and language access providers.
5/27/2015 4:18 PMNot Yet AssignedAndrew VilleneuveProperty tax reform - Expired on 10/23/2015
4/2/2015 2:23 PMNot Yet AssignedJared AllawayConcerns Cannabis - Expired on 4/24/2015
4/1/2015 3:54 PM1402James ChildsChildren's Rights to both parents
3/30/2015 2:43 PM1401christian sindermanProtection of Species Threatened with Extinction
3/26/2015 4:35 PMNot Yet AssignedJames PalloneOutlaw Animal Tethering (Chaining) - Expired on 4/21/2015
3/4/2015 9:03 AMNot Yet AssignedMichael CoxConcealed Pistol License Training Requirement20829 - Expired on 4/27/2015
2/27/2015 4:56 PM1400Yoram BaumanTaxation - Withdrawn by sponsor on 3/12/2015
2/17/2015 11:18 AMNot Yet AssignedJames O'HaganThe Domestic Tranquility restoration act. AN ACT Related to restoring our society’s domestic tranquility by reining in the efforts of Washington State Bar members to create nobility for themselves and profit from public corruption and bad faith decisions.
2/11/2015 4:04 PM1398Larry "Johnny" WalkerChanges in Washington State Brothel Laws
2/11/2015 3:46 PM1397Yoram BaumanTaxation
2/6/2015 9:31 AM1399Craig KellerIdentity/Immigration status verfication for Employment, Driver Licenses, Elections, Benefits and Incarceration
1/27/2015 1:09 PM1396N S ConradRestoring Our Democracy - Expired on 4/7/2015
1/26/2015 8:14 AMNot Yet AssignedN S ConradReclaiming our Democracy - Expired on 10/23/2015
1/23/2015 2:32 PM1394fernando neuenschwanderFair & Uniform Minimum Wage Initiative
1/16/2015 11:19 AM1388Tim EymanFUND EDUCATION FIRST
1/16/2015 10:24 AM1385Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act3
1/15/2015 4:18 PM1391N S ConradRestoring the voice of We the People in the halls of our governments
1/15/2015 11:22 AM1381Bill ScheidlerImposition of a "CORRUPTION TAX" upon all WA State Bar Associates
1/15/2015 8:54 AM1386Bill ScheidlerRelating to the WA state Bar Association and the Separation of Powers
1/14/2015 3:42 PM1387Kirk LuddenJack Herer Initiative
1/14/2015 2:58 PM1395John SmithEmployee Rights Act
1/14/2015 10:54 AM1390Bill ScheidlerMandating disputes arising out of judicial rule-making be tried by jury
1/13/2015 4:41 PM1389fernando neuenschwanderFair & Uniform Minimum Wage Initiative
1/9/2015 9:08 AM1379Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act2
1/8/2015 9:07 AM1383derek leeMandatory Body Worn Video Cameras for Police Officers
1/8/2015 9:06 AM1382derek leeGovernment Recording Exclusions
1/8/2015 8:45 AM1376Kirk LuddenProtect the Initiative
1/7/2015 2:12 PM1377Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act1
1/7/2015 2:12 PM1378Tim EymanDon't Tax Our Checkout Bags
1/6/2015 3:21 PM1384derek leePublic Notice of Use of Force
1/6/2015 3:19 PMNot Yet Assignedderek leeState Funding for Police Body Worn Video Cameras - Expired on 1/30/2015 - Expired on 2/12/2015
1/6/2015 2:30 PM1393Regis CostelloPublic health and safety with cleaning products containing triclosan - Withdrawn by sponsor on 2/2/2015
1/6/2015 2:28 PM1392Regis CostelloHealth and safety with marijuana production, handling and sales in residential zoned neighborhoods - Withdrawn by sponsor on 2/2/2015
1/5/2015 11:59 AM1380Steven NielsonElectoral College Reform
1/5/2015 9:09 AM1368Tim EymanProperty Tax Fairness Initiative
1/5/2015 9:08 AM1371Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act8
1/5/2015 9:07 AM1370Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act7
1/5/2015 9:01 AM1369Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act6
1/5/2015 9 AM1367Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act5
1/5/2015 8:58 AM1365Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act3
1/5/2015 8:58 AM1366Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act4
1/5/2015 8:56 AM1364Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act2
1/5/2015 8:55 AM1363Tim EymanTaxpayer Protection Act1
1/5/2015 8:54 AM1362Tim EymanLet The Voters Decide on Red-Light Cameras
1/5/2015 8:53 AM1361Tim EymanTougher on Tolls
1/5/2015 8:49 AM1360Tim EymanBring Back Our $30 Car Tabs
1/5/2015 8:42 AM1375Kirk LuddenCannabis for recreational use 3
1/5/2015 8:39 AM1373Kirk LuddenCannabis for recreational use 2
1/5/2015 8:36 AM1374Kirk LuddenCannabis for medical use 13
1/5/2015 8:33 AM1372Kirk LuddenCannabis for medical use 12
1/5/2015 8:05 AMNot Yet AssignedSteven NielsonPaperless Petition - Expired on 1/30/2015