Sales taxes ballot measures

Voters have decided on sales taxes ballot measures across the U.S. As a state ballot measure topic, this includes measures concerning taxes levied on the sale of goods and services, often calculated as a percentage of the purchase price. The topic is grouped within the budget and tax policy area.

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See also: 2026 ballot measures and 2027 ballot measures

The following is a list of state ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:

2026

1. Arizona Limit Local Tax Rate on Groceries to 2% of Base Price and Require Voter Approval to Increase Tax Rate Measure (2026) - On the ballot
2. Arkansas Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products and Diapers from Sales Tax Initiative (2026) - Potential
3. Idaho Exempt Food From Sales and Use Taxes Initiative (2026) - Potential
4. Missouri Amendment 1, Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
5. Sangamon County, Illinois, Increase Sales Tax for Mental Health Purposes Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot
6. South Dakota Eliminate Property Taxes and Establish Flat Retail Transaction Tax Initiative (2026) - Potential

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2026

1. Arizona Limit Local Tax Rate on Groceries to 2% of Base Price and Require Voter Approval to Increase Tax Rate Measure (2026) - On the ballot
2. Arkansas Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products and Diapers from Sales Tax Initiative (2026) - Potential
3. Idaho Exempt Food From Sales and Use Taxes Initiative (2026) - Potential
4. Missouri Amendment 1, Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
5. Sangamon County, Illinois, Increase Sales Tax for Mental Health Purposes Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot
6. South Dakota Eliminate Property Taxes and Establish Flat Retail Transaction Tax Initiative (2026) - Potential

2025

1. Louisiana Amendment 2, State Tax and Fiscal Policy Changes Amendment (March 2025)
2. Texas Proposition 4, Allocate Portion of Sales Tax Revenue to Water Fund Amendment (2025)

2024

1. Nevada Question 5, Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers Measure (2024)

2021

1. Colorado Proposition 119, Creation of Out-of-School Education Program and Marijuana Sales Tax Increase Initiative (2021)

2020

1. Washington Advisory Vote 32, Nonbinding Question on Carryout Bag Tax (2020)
2. Washington Advisory Vote 33, Nonbinding Question on Heavy Equipment Rental Tax (2020)

2019

1. Washington Advisory Vote 21, Nonbinding Question on Extending Tax and Surcharge on Timber Products (2019)
2. Washington Advisory Vote 22, Nonbinding Question on Paint Tax to Fund Paint Waste Management Programs (2019)
3. Washington Advisory Vote 26, Nonbinding Question on Online Retail Sales Tax (2019)

2018

1. Arizona Proposition 126, Prohibit New or Increased Taxes on Services Initiative (2018)
2. Georgia Amendment 5, School Sales Tax Referendums Amendment (2018)
3. Nevada Question 2, Sales Tax Exemption for Feminine Hygiene Products Measure (2018)
4. Nevada Question 4, Medical Equipment Sales Tax Exemption Amendment (2018)

2017

1. Washington Advisory Vote 17, Sales and Use Tax and Business and Occupation Tax Bill (2017)

2016

1. Georgia Uses of Revenue from Taxes on Fireworks, Amendment 4 (2016)
2. Missouri Prohibition on Extending Sales Tax to Previously Untaxed Services, Constitutional Amendment 4 (2016)
3. Missouri Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation, Amendment 1 (2016)
4. Nevada Medical Equipment Sales Tax Exemption, Question 4 (2016)
5. Oklahoma One Percent Sales Tax, State Question 779 (2016)
6. Washington Carbon Emission Tax and Sales Tax Reduction, Initiative 732 (2016)

2015

1. Michigan Sales Tax Increase for Transportation Amendment, Proposal 1 (May 2015)
2. Washington Initiative 1366, Sales Tax Decrease or Two-Thirds Vote for Tax Increase Measure (2015)

2014

1. Missouri Temporary Sales and Use Tax Increase for Transportation, Amendment 7 (August 2014)

2013

1. Washington Retail Sales Tax Exemption Elimination Question, Advisory Vote 6 (2013)

2012

1. South Dakota Sales Tax Increase Measure, Initiated Measure 15 (2012)

2010

1. Maine Question 1, Tax Code Referendum (June 2010)
2. Massachusetts Question 1, Removal of Sales Tax on Alcohol Initiative (2010)
3. Massachusetts Question 3, Reduction of State Sales Tax Initiative (2010)
4. Nevada Question 3, Sales and Use Tax Measure (2010)
5. Virginia Question 3, State Revenue Stabilization Fund Amendment (2010).
6. Washington Repeal Tax Law Amendments, Initiative 1107 (2010)

2009

1. Maine Question 2, Vehicle Excise and Sales Tax Reduction Initiative (2009)

2008

1. Florida Amendment 8, Sales Tax for Community College Funding Amendment (2008)
2. Maine Question 1, Dirigo Health Program Funding Referendum (2008)
3. Minnesota Amendment 1, Sales Tax Increase for Environmental and Cultural Funds Amendment (2008)

2006

1. Minnesota Amendment 1, Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Amendment (2006)
2. Missouri Amendment 1, Conservation Tax Measure (August 2006)
3. Nevada Question 8, Trade-Ins and Farm Equipment Tax Exemption Measure (2006)

2004

1. Nevada Question 8, Sales and Use Tax Revision Measure (2004)
2. South Dakota Initiated Measure 1, Tax Exemption on Food Measure (2004)
3. Utah Initiative 1, Bond Issue and Sales Tax Increase for Conservation and Parks Measure (2004)
4. Washington Initiative 884, Sales Tax Increase for Education Trust Fund Measure (2004)

2002

1. Missouri Proposition B, Transportation Tax Measure (August 2002)
2. Nevada Question 3, Tax Exemption for Farm Equipment Measure (2002)
3. Nevada Question 4, Tax Exemption for Professional Racing Equipment Measure (2002)
4. Washington Referendum 51, Transportation Improvements Measure (2002)

1998

1. Nevada Question 7, Government Resale Tax Amendment (1998)

1996

1. Georgia Amendment 2, Local-Option Sales Tax for Schools Amendment (1996)
2. Louisiana Amendment 3 (1996)
3. Missouri Amendment 8, Extend Conservation Tax Initiative (1996)
4. Nevada Question 13, Medical Supply Tax Exemption Measure (1996)
5. Nevada Question 14, Nonprofit Tax Exemption Measure (1996)
6. Nevada Question 15, Aircraft Tax Exemption Measure (1996)

1994

1. Michigan Proposal A, Taxation and School Operating Millage Rates Amendment (March 1994)
2. Nevada Question 4, Horse Tax Exemption Measure (1994)
3. Nevada Question 7, Tax Exemption for Government and Charity Measure (1994)
4. Oklahoma State Question 667, Enact Oklahoma Breast Cancer Act Measure (1994)

1993

1. Michigan Proposal A, Taxation and School Funding Amendment (June 1993)

1992

1. California Proposition 163, Prohibit Sales Tax on Food Initiative (1992)
2. South Dakota Initiated Measure 3, Prohibit State Sales Taxes On Groceries, Clothing, and Utilities Measure (1992)

1991

1. Missouri Proposition B, Tax Increase for K-12 Education, Higher Education, and Job Training Measure (1991)

1990

1. Georgia Amendment 5, Local Sales Tax Authority Measure (1990)
2. Nebraska Referendum 406, Increase State Funding for Public Schools through Increased Sales and Income Taxes Referendum (1990)
3. Nevada Question 3, Textbook Tax Exemption Measure (1990)
4. Nevada Question 4, Metal Bars and Medallions Tax Exemption Measure (1990)
5. Utah Initiative A, Prohibit Sales Tax on Food Initiative (1990)

1989

1. Michigan Proposal A, School Funding Through Sales and Use Tax Increase Amendment (1989)
2. Michigan Proposal B, Taxation and School Funding Amendment (1989)
3. Washington SJR 8210, Funding Private Water Conservation Efforts through Public Water Revenues Amendment (1989)

1988

1. Missouri Amendment 7, Tax Extension for Parks Initiative (1988)
2. Nevada Question 5, Tax Exemption for Donated or Loaned Property to Tax-Exempt Organizations Measure (1988)
3. Nevada Question 6, Tax Exemptions for Manufactured and Mobile Homes Measure (1988)
4. Nevada Question 7, Tax Exemption of Building Materials Measure (1988)
5. Nevada Question 8, Tax Exemption of Gold, Silver and Platinum Bars Measure (1988)
6. South Dakota Initiated Measure 2, Mining Tax Measure (1988)
7. Utah Initiative B, Reduce Income, Sales, Fuel, and Cigarette Taxes Measure (1988)
8. Washington Initiative 97 and Alternative Measure 97B, Hazardous Waste Tax and Clean-Up Program Measure (1988)

1986

1. Nevada Question 3, Taxation of Contractor Materials Measure (1986)
2. Nevada Question 4, Tax Exemption of Aircraft Components Measure (1986)
3. Nevada Question 6, Tax of Contractors Measure (1986)
4. Nevada Question 8, Tax Exemption for People with Disabilities Measure (1986)
5. Washington Initiative 90, Sales Tax Increase for Conservation Measure (1986)

1984

1. Missouri Constitutional Amendment 2, Conservation Sales Tax Amendment (August 1984)
2. Nevada Question 1, Tax Exemption for Food for Human Consumption Amendment (1984)
3. Nevada Question 10, Tax on Manufactured Homes Measure (1984)
4. Nevada Question 8, Used Cars Tax Measure (1984)
5. Washington Initiative 464, Exclude Trade-In Value from Sales and Use Tax Measure (1984)
6. West Virginia Better Schools, Road and Public Works Amendment, Amendment 4 (1984)

1983

1. Nevada Question 2, Tax on Government Contractor Property Measure (June 1983)

1982

1. Missouri Proposition C, School and Highway Tax Initiative (1982)
2. Nevada Question 7, Tax on Mobile Home Materials Measure (1982)
3. Nevada Question 9, Tax Exemption of Food for Human Consumption Initiative (1982)
4. Washington Initiative 435, Replace Sales Tax with Corporate Franchise Taxes Measure (1982)

1981

1. Michigan Proposal A, Changes to State Taxes and Revenue Amendment (May 1981)

1980

1. Michigan Proposal C, Michigan Property Tax Exemption, Sales Tax Increase, and Rainy Day Fund Amendment (1980)
2. Nevada Question 9, Tax Exemption of Food for Human Consumption Initiative (1980)
3. Utah Initiative A, Exempt Food from Sales Tax Measure (1980)

1979

1. Nevada Question 1, Sales and Use Tax Act of 1955 Measure (June 1979)

1977

1. Washington Initiative 345, Food Products Sales Tax Exemption Measure (1977)

1976

1. Colorado Amendment No. 7, Food Exempt from State Sales Tax Initiative (1976)
2. Missouri Amendment 1, Conservation Sales Tax Initiative (1976)
3. Missouri Amendment 2, Food and Drug Exemption from Sales Tax Initiative (1976)

1974

1. Michigan Proposal C, Removal of the Sales Tax on Food and Drugs Initiative (1974)

1972

1. California Proposition 14, Taxes and Financing Initiative (1972)

1970

1. Nevada Question 8, Prescription Medicine and Periodicals Sales Tax Amendment (1970)

1969

1. North Carolina Sales Tax Increase for Local Funding Amendment (1969)

1966

1. Massachusetts Question 5, Sales Tax Referendum (1966)
2. Massachusetts Question 6, Temporary Sales Tax and Creation of Local Aid Fund Advisory Question (1966)
3. Washington Initiative 226, Tax Sharing Measure (1966)

1963

1. Nevada Question 1, Sales and Use Tax Measure (June 1963)

1960

1. Michigan Proposal No. 2, Maximum Sales Tax Rate Amendment (1960)

1959

1. Kentucky Veteran Bonus Sales Tax Referendum (1959)

1956

1. Nevada Question 8, Sales and Use Tax Referendum (1956)

1954

1. Michigan Proposal No. 2, Sales Tax Maximum Rate and Revenues Amendment (1954)
2. Nebraska Amendment 7, Sales, Income and Property Taxes Amendment (1954)
3. North Dakota Food Sales Tax Exemption, Initiative 1 (1954)

1948

1. Michigan Proposal No. 2, Sales Tax Revenues Amendment (1948)
2. Missouri Amendment 3, 1% Sales Tax for Bonus to World War II Veterans Measure (1948)

1946

1. Michigan Proposal No. 2, Return of Sales Tax Revenue and Educational Grants Initiative (1946)

1944

1. Florida Amendment 1, Tax Rates Amendment (1944)

1932

1. Arkansas Supplementary Sales Tax, Act 2 (1932)

1926

1. Colorado Measure 8, Petroleum and Motor Vehicle Taxes Initiative (1926)

1908

1. Utah Amendment 2, Fix the Property Tax Rate Measure (1908)

1835

1. New York Amendment 1, Duties on Salt and Goods Sold at Auction Amendment (1835)

1833

1. New York Amendment 2, Duty on Salt Amendment (1833)

Arizona

1. Arizona Limit Local Tax Rate on Groceries to 2% of Base Price and Require Voter Approval to Increase Tax Rate Measure (2026) - On the ballot
2. Arizona Proposition 126, Prohibit New or Increased Taxes on Services Initiative (2018)

Arkansas

1. Arkansas Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products and Diapers from Sales Tax Initiative (2026) - Potential
2. Arkansas Supplementary Sales Tax, Act 2 (1932)

California

1. California Proposition 14, Taxes and Financing Initiative (1972)
2. California Proposition 163, Prohibit Sales Tax on Food Initiative (1992)

Colorado

1. Colorado Amendment No. 7, Food Exempt from State Sales Tax Initiative (1976)
2. Colorado Measure 8, Petroleum and Motor Vehicle Taxes Initiative (1926)
3. Colorado Proposition 119, Creation of Out-of-School Education Program and Marijuana Sales Tax Increase Initiative (2021)

Florida

1. Florida Amendment 1, Tax Rates Amendment (1944)
2. Florida Amendment 8, Sales Tax for Community College Funding Amendment (2008)

Georgia

1. Georgia Amendment 2, Local-Option Sales Tax for Schools Amendment (1996)
2. Georgia Amendment 5, Local Sales Tax Authority Measure (1990)
3. Georgia Amendment 5, School Sales Tax Referendums Amendment (2018)
4. Georgia Uses of Revenue from Taxes on Fireworks, Amendment 4 (2016)

Idaho

1. Idaho Exempt Food From Sales and Use Taxes Initiative (2026) - Potential

Illinois

1. Sangamon County, Illinois, Increase Sales Tax for Mental Health Purposes Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot

Kentucky

1. Kentucky Veteran Bonus Sales Tax Referendum (1959)

Louisiana

1. Louisiana Amendment 2, State Tax and Fiscal Policy Changes Amendment (March 2025)
2. Louisiana Amendment 3 (1996)

Maine

1. Maine Question 1, Dirigo Health Program Funding Referendum (2008)
2. Maine Question 1, Tax Code Referendum (June 2010)
3. Maine Question 2, Vehicle Excise and Sales Tax Reduction Initiative (2009)

Massachusetts

1. Massachusetts Question 1, Removal of Sales Tax on Alcohol Initiative (2010)
2. Massachusetts Question 3, Reduction of State Sales Tax Initiative (2010)
3. Massachusetts Question 5, Sales Tax Referendum (1966)
4. Massachusetts Question 6, Temporary Sales Tax and Creation of Local Aid Fund Advisory Question (1966)

Michigan

1. Michigan Proposal A, Changes to State Taxes and Revenue Amendment (May 1981)
2. Michigan Proposal A, School Funding Through Sales and Use Tax Increase Amendment (1989)
3. Michigan Proposal A, Taxation and School Funding Amendment (June 1993)
4. Michigan Proposal A, Taxation and School Operating Millage Rates Amendment (March 1994)
5. Michigan Proposal B, Taxation and School Funding Amendment (1989)
6. Michigan Proposal C, Michigan Property Tax Exemption, Sales Tax Increase, and Rainy Day Fund Amendment (1980)
7. Michigan Proposal C, Removal of the Sales Tax on Food and Drugs Initiative (1974)
8. Michigan Proposal No. 2, Maximum Sales Tax Rate Amendment (1960)
9. Michigan Proposal No. 2, Return of Sales Tax Revenue and Educational Grants Initiative (1946)
10. Michigan Proposal No. 2, Sales Tax Maximum Rate and Revenues Amendment (1954)
11. Michigan Proposal No. 2, Sales Tax Revenues Amendment (1948)
12. Michigan Sales Tax Increase for Transportation Amendment, Proposal 1 (May 2015)

Minnesota

1. Minnesota Amendment 1, Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Amendment (2006)
2. Minnesota Amendment 1, Sales Tax Increase for Environmental and Cultural Funds Amendment (2008)

Missouri

1. Missouri Amendment 1, Conservation Sales Tax Initiative (1976)
2. Missouri Amendment 1, Conservation Tax Measure (August 2006)
3. Missouri Amendment 1, Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
4. Missouri Amendment 2, Food and Drug Exemption from Sales Tax Initiative (1976)
5. Missouri Amendment 3, 1% Sales Tax for Bonus to World War II Veterans Measure (1948)
6. Missouri Amendment 7, Tax Extension for Parks Initiative (1988)
7. Missouri Amendment 8, Extend Conservation Tax Initiative (1996)
8. Missouri Constitutional Amendment 2, Conservation Sales Tax Amendment (August 1984)
9. Missouri Prohibition on Extending Sales Tax to Previously Untaxed Services, Constitutional Amendment 4 (2016)
10. Missouri Proposition B, Tax Increase for K-12 Education, Higher Education, and Job Training Measure (1991)
11. Missouri Proposition B, Transportation Tax Measure (August 2002)
12. Missouri Proposition C, School and Highway Tax Initiative (1982)
13. Missouri Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation, Amendment 1 (2016)
14. Missouri Temporary Sales and Use Tax Increase for Transportation, Amendment 7 (August 2014)

Nebraska

1. Nebraska Amendment 7, Sales, Income and Property Taxes Amendment (1954)
2. Nebraska Referendum 406, Increase State Funding for Public Schools through Increased Sales and Income Taxes Referendum (1990)

Nevada

1. Nevada Medical Equipment Sales Tax Exemption, Question 4 (2016)
2. Nevada Question 1, Sales and Use Tax Act of 1955 Measure (June 1979)
3. Nevada Question 1, Sales and Use Tax Measure (June 1963)
4. Nevada Question 1, Tax Exemption for Food for Human Consumption Amendment (1984)
5. Nevada Question 10, Tax on Manufactured Homes Measure (1984)
6. Nevada Question 13, Medical Supply Tax Exemption Measure (1996)
7. Nevada Question 14, Nonprofit Tax Exemption Measure (1996)
8. Nevada Question 15, Aircraft Tax Exemption Measure (1996)
9. Nevada Question 2, Sales Tax Exemption for Feminine Hygiene Products Measure (2018)
10. Nevada Question 2, Tax on Government Contractor Property Measure (June 1983)
11. Nevada Question 3, Sales and Use Tax Measure (2010)
12. Nevada Question 3, Tax Exemption for Farm Equipment Measure (2002)
13. Nevada Question 3, Taxation of Contractor Materials Measure (1986)
14. Nevada Question 3, Textbook Tax Exemption Measure (1990)
15. Nevada Question 4, Horse Tax Exemption Measure (1994)
16. Nevada Question 4, Medical Equipment Sales Tax Exemption Amendment (2018)
17. Nevada Question 4, Metal Bars and Medallions Tax Exemption Measure (1990)
18. Nevada Question 4, Tax Exemption for Professional Racing Equipment Measure (2002)
19. Nevada Question 4, Tax Exemption of Aircraft Components Measure (1986)
20. Nevada Question 5, Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers Measure (2024)
21. Nevada Question 5, Tax Exemption for Donated or Loaned Property to Tax-Exempt Organizations Measure (1988)
22. Nevada Question 6, Tax Exemptions for Manufactured and Mobile Homes Measure (1988)
23. Nevada Question 6, Tax of Contractors Measure (1986)
24. Nevada Question 7, Government Resale Tax Amendment (1998)
25. Nevada Question 7, Tax Exemption for Government and Charity Measure (1994)
26. Nevada Question 7, Tax Exemption of Building Materials Measure (1988)
27. Nevada Question 7, Tax on Mobile Home Materials Measure (1982)
28. Nevada Question 8, Prescription Medicine and Periodicals Sales Tax Amendment (1970)
29. Nevada Question 8, Sales and Use Tax Referendum (1956)
30. Nevada Question 8, Sales and Use Tax Revision Measure (2004)
31. Nevada Question 8, Tax Exemption for People with Disabilities Measure (1986)
32. Nevada Question 8, Tax Exemption of Gold, Silver and Platinum Bars Measure (1988)
33. Nevada Question 8, Trade-Ins and Farm Equipment Tax Exemption Measure (2006)
34. Nevada Question 8, Used Cars Tax Measure (1984)
35. Nevada Question 9, Tax Exemption of Food for Human Consumption Initiative (1980)
36. Nevada Question 9, Tax Exemption of Food for Human Consumption Initiative (1982)

New York

1. New York Amendment 1, Duties on Salt and Goods Sold at Auction Amendment (1835)
2. New York Amendment 2, Duty on Salt Amendment (1833)

North Carolina

1. North Carolina Sales Tax Increase for Local Funding Amendment (1969)

North Dakota

1. North Dakota Food Sales Tax Exemption, Initiative 1 (1954)

Oklahoma

1. Oklahoma One Percent Sales Tax, State Question 779 (2016)
2. Oklahoma State Question 667, Enact Oklahoma Breast Cancer Act Measure (1994)

South Dakota

1. South Dakota Eliminate Property Taxes and Establish Flat Retail Transaction Tax Initiative (2026) - Potential
2. South Dakota Initiated Measure 1, Tax Exemption on Food Measure (2004)
3. South Dakota Initiated Measure 2, Mining Tax Measure (1988)
4. South Dakota Initiated Measure 3, Prohibit State Sales Taxes On Groceries, Clothing, and Utilities Measure (1992)
5. South Dakota Sales Tax Increase Measure, Initiated Measure 15 (2012)

Texas

1. Texas Proposition 4, Allocate Portion of Sales Tax Revenue to Water Fund Amendment (2025)

Utah

1. Utah Amendment 2, Fix the Property Tax Rate Measure (1908)
2. Utah Initiative 1, Bond Issue and Sales Tax Increase for Conservation and Parks Measure (2004)
3. Utah Initiative A, Exempt Food from Sales Tax Measure (1980)
4. Utah Initiative A, Prohibit Sales Tax on Food Initiative (1990)
5. Utah Initiative B, Reduce Income, Sales, Fuel, and Cigarette Taxes Measure (1988)

Virginia

1. Virginia Question 3, State Revenue Stabilization Fund Amendment (2010).

Washington

1. Washington Advisory Vote 17, Sales and Use Tax and Business and Occupation Tax Bill (2017)
2. Washington Advisory Vote 21, Nonbinding Question on Extending Tax and Surcharge on Timber Products (2019)
3. Washington Advisory Vote 22, Nonbinding Question on Paint Tax to Fund Paint Waste Management Programs (2019)
4. Washington Advisory Vote 26, Nonbinding Question on Online Retail Sales Tax (2019)
5. Washington Advisory Vote 32, Nonbinding Question on Carryout Bag Tax (2020)
6. Washington Advisory Vote 33, Nonbinding Question on Heavy Equipment Rental Tax (2020)
7. Washington Carbon Emission Tax and Sales Tax Reduction, Initiative 732 (2016)
8. Washington Initiative 1366, Sales Tax Decrease or Two-Thirds Vote for Tax Increase Measure (2015)
9. Washington Initiative 226, Tax Sharing Measure (1966)
10. Washington Initiative 345, Food Products Sales Tax Exemption Measure (1977)
11. Washington Initiative 435, Replace Sales Tax with Corporate Franchise Taxes Measure (1982)
12. Washington Initiative 464, Exclude Trade-In Value from Sales and Use Tax Measure (1984)
13. Washington Initiative 884, Sales Tax Increase for Education Trust Fund Measure (2004)
14. Washington Initiative 90, Sales Tax Increase for Conservation Measure (1986)
15. Washington Initiative 97 and Alternative Measure 97B, Hazardous Waste Tax and Clean-Up Program Measure (1988)
16. Washington Referendum 51, Transportation Improvements Measure (2002)
17. Washington Repeal Tax Law Amendments, Initiative 1107 (2010)
18. Washington Retail Sales Tax Exemption Elimination Question, Advisory Vote 6 (2013)
19. Washington SJR 8210, Funding Private Water Conservation Efforts through Public Water Revenues Amendment (1989)

West Virginia

1. West Virginia Better Schools, Road and Public Works Amendment, Amendment 4 (1984)

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