Washington Radioactive Waste, Initiative 297 (2004)
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The Washington Radioactive Waste Initiative, I-297 was on the November 2, 2004 election ballot in Washington as an as an Initiative to the Legislature, where it was approved.
- Yes: 1,812,581 (69%)
- No: 810,795 (31%)
The question asked on the ballot was, "Initiative Measure No. 297 concerns 'mixed' radioactive and nonradioactive hazardous waste. This measure would add new provisions concerning 'mixed' radioactive and nonradioactive hazardous waste, requiring cleanup of contamination before additional waste is added, prioritizing cleanup, providing for public participation and enforcement through citizen lawsuits. Should this measure be enacted into law?"
Path to the ballot
The language for I-297 was filed on June 9, 2003 by Gerald M. Pollet. 280,382 signatures were submitted and found sufficient. The Washington State Legislature chose not to act on it, and so it was presented to a statewide vote of the people, and approved.
See also
External links
- I-297 Explanatory Statement
- Arguments for and against I-297
- I-297 fiscal impact statement
- Complete text of I-297
- I-297 election results
