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Washington 2008 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
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← 2007
In 2008, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 4.
- All three measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Voters approved two (67%) and rejected one (33%) measure.
On the ballot
November 4, 2008
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 1000 | Assisted death | Permit mentally competent, terminally ill adults to request and self-administer a lethal overdose of prescribed medication. |
|
1,715,219 (58%) |
1,251,255 (42%) |
|
| Initiative 1029 | Labor; Healthcare governance | Require long-term care workers to be trained and certified as home care aides. |
|
2,113,773 (73%) |
800,733 (27%) |
|
| Initiative 985 | Taxes; Transportation | Open high-occupancy vehicle lanes during specified hours and the allocation of certain revenues to traffic-flow purposes. |
|
1,163,216 (40%) |
1,744,156 (60%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 2008 ballot measures
External links
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