Washington 1930 ballot measures
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In 1930, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 4.
- One of the measures was an Initiative to the People.
- One of the measures was an Initiative to the Legislature.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%) measure.
On the ballot
November 4, 1930
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Article VII Secs. 1-4 | Taxes; Property | Provide that property may be classified for the purpose of taxation and modify tax laws and exemptions on property. |
|
138,231 (61%) |
88,784 (39%) |
|
| HJR 13 | Legislature | Provide that county commissioners from relevant counties can fill state legislative vacancies until the next general election. |
|
133,255 (60%) |
87,633 (40%) |
|
| Initiative 1 | Utilities | Allow the creation of public utility districts for water and electricity production and distribution, with the ability to tax. |
|
152,487 (54%) |
130,901 (46%) |
|
| Initiative 57 | Redistricting | Apportions 46 districts, with 46 members in the State Senate and 99 members in the State House of Representatives. |
|
116,436 (50%) |
115,641 (50%) |
|
| SJR 10 | Salaries | Compensate legislators $500 annually and 10 cents for every mile traveled to and from legislature meetings. |
|
107,947 (45%) |
132,750 (55%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1930 ballot measures
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