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Washington 1938 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1940 →
← 1936
In 1938, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 8.
- Thee of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1938
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 126 | Public education governance; Elections | Provide for the establishment of nonpartisan nominations and elections for school superintendents. |
|
293,202 (66%) |
153,142 (34%) |
|
| Initiative 129 | Taxes; Property | Provide for a limit of 40 mills on the aggregate annual tax levy on real and personal property |
|
340,296 (69%) |
149,534 (31%) |
|
| Initiative 130 | Labor | Require a majority vote by employees to start a strike and the submission of written demands to employers, and provide penalties for violators. |
|
268,848 (48%) |
295,431 (52%) |
|
| SJR 5 | Taxes | Provide that the constitution does not prevent a graduated net income tax law. |
|
141,375 (33%) |
285,946 (67%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1938 ballot measures
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