Washington 1944 ballot measures
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In 1944, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 7.
- Two of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved two (40%) and rejected three (60%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1944
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 1 | Taxes; Property | Provide for a constitutional amendment that limits the tax on real and personal property to forty mills. |
|
357,488 (67%) |
179,273 (33%) |
|
| HJR 4 | Taxes; Transportation | Provide for a constitutional amendment that limits revenue from vehicle-related fees and taxes to be used for highways. |
|
358,581 (69%) |
160,898 (31%) |
|
| Initiative 157 | Public assistance | Expand social security and unemployment aid to veterans and government employees and grants to blind and senior citizens. |
|
240,565 (37%) |
404,256 (63%) |
|
| Initiative 158 | Public assistance; Tax administration; Income taxes | Establish three percent income tax to fund $60 monthly payments to the elderly, blind, disabled and widowed. |
|
184,405 (30%) |
437,502 (70%) |
|
| Referendum 25 | Utilities | Allow the formation of joint public utility districts |
|
297,919 (44%) |
373,051 (56%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1944 ballot measures
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