Verification checks begin for Washington's 2011 initiatives
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July 22, 2011
Photo credit: Washington Secretary of State's office
OLYMPIA, Washington: Election officials announced this week that initiative checks have officially begun. A grand total of three initiatives submitted petition signatures this year for the 2011 statewide ballot.
Signature checks began Wednesday, July 20 on a proposed initiative relating to transportation tolls. According to the Secretary of State's office the check is expected to last two to three days.[1]
Next in line is the liquor privatization measure followed by an initiative on long-term care.
In order to qualify for the ballot, a total of 241,153 valid signatures are required.
| Initiative | Required sig. | Submitted sig. (unofficial) | Certified sig. (official) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation tolls | 241,153 | 327,043 | pending |
| Liquor privatization | 241,153 | 354,000 | pending |
| Long-term care | 241,153 | 340,000 | pending |
See also
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| Propositions • | Recall | • Law |
- Washington 2011 ballot measures
- Petition drive deadlines, 2011
- Washington's petition deadline arrives, three initiatives expected to file (Updated)
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