Washington Transportation Improvements, Referred Bill 51 (2002)

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A Washington Transportation Improvements Measure, Referred Bill 51 was on the November 5, 2002 ballot in the State of Washington as a legislatively-referred state statute, where it was defeated.

Election results

Referred Bill 51
Result		Votes	Percentage
d No		1,080,580	61.56%
Yes		674,724	38.44%

If RB 51 had passed, it would have increased fuel excise taxes, sales taxes, and weight fees on trucks and large vehicles in order to generate funds to build highway capacity, public transportation, passenger and freight rail.

See also

• Washington 2002 ballot measures
• 2002 ballot measures
• List of Washington ballot measures

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External links

• Washington 2002 ballot measure Voter Pamphlet
• 2002 Washington Ballot Measures Details
• State of Washington 2002 ballot measure election results
• Full text of the initiative
• City Council encourages approval of Ref. 51

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