Washington 1932 ballot measures
In 1932, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 8.
- Five of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (75%) and rejected two (25%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1932
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Article XV Sec. 1 | Transportation | Authorize the establishment and relocation of harbor lines and increase the maximum width of harbor areas to 2,000 feet. |
|
170,101 (53%) |
148,201 (47%) |
|
| Initiative 58 | Elections | Provide the permanent registration of voters and define the duties of officers in connection with such registration. |
|
372,061 (83%) |
75,381 (17%) |
|
| Initiative 61 | Alcohol; Business | Repeal liquor importation, purchase, manufacturing, and possession, but maintain felony status for alcohol sale to minors or in saloons. |
|
341,450 (62%) |
208,211 (38%) |
|
| Initiative 62 | Game and fish commissions; Administrative organization | Establish the Department of Game and defined the roles and duties of the department. |
|
270,421 (54%) |
231,863 (46%) |
|
| Initiative 64 | Taxes; Property | Limit the tax levy rate to 40 mills on property for state, county, municipal, and school districts, unless approved by a majority. |
|
303,384 (61%) |
190,619 (39%) |
|
| Initiative 69 | Public education funding; Taxes | Establish a graduated income tax to fund state school and other funds and reduce or eliminate property taxes. |
|
322,919 (70%) |
136,983 (30%) |
|
| SJR 11 | Judiciary | Authorize legislature to temporarily increase property value in disputes, removing state supreme court appellate jurisdiction over money or property recovery. |
|
153,079 (47%) |
175,130 (53%) |
|
| SJR 16 | Salaries | Compensate legislative members $500 annually and 10 cents per mile for travel to and from the legislature. |
|
117,665 (32%) |
254,345 (68%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1932 ballot measures
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