A
Public Utility Districts Act, Initiative 166 ballot proposition was on the
November 5, 1946 statewide ballot in the
State of Washington as an
Initiative to the People, where it was
defeated.
Election results
| Initiative 166 |
|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage |
 d No | 367,836 | 62.55% |
| Yes | 220,239 | 37.45% |
Text on the Ballot
An act relating to public utility districts; requiring the approval of voters thereof as a prerequisite to acquisition of any operating electrical utility properties or adoption of a plan therefor by any such district; requiring voters' approval of bonds or indebtedness in connection therewith; providing for the calling of elections for such purpose; prescribing the manner in which resolutions for such acquisition or for adoption of plans therefor may become effective; subjecting acquisition of properties pursuant to pending proceedings and contracts to approval under this act; providing for liberal construction and repealing inconsistent acts.
Path to the ballot
Initiative 166 was filed on April 24, 1946.
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