Washington 1948 ballot measures

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In 1948, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 2.

• Three of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
• Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
• One of the measures was an Initiative to the Legislature.
• Voters approved seven (87.5%) and rejected one (12.5%) measure.

On the ballot

November 2, 1948

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	HJR 13	Local government	Permit the formation of combined city and county charters with a minimum population of 300,000.	a	291,699 (50%)	287,813 (50%)
LRCA	HJR 4	Local government	Repeal the constitutional provision that limits county officers from holding office for more than two consecutive terms.	a	337,554 (54%)	282,324 (46%)
IndISS	Initiative 13	Alcohol	Prohibit alcohol sales by any person other than the State of Washington, repealing all provision on alcohol retail and revoking licenses.		208,337 (26%)	602,141 (74%)
CISS	Initiative 169	Veterans; Bonds	Provide additional compensation for World War II veterans and funding through bond sales.	a	438,518 (57%)	337,410 (43%)
CISS	Initiative 171	Alcohol; Business	Provide for the regulation and control of alcohol sales by the drink and the restriction on alcohol licenses.	a	416,227 (53%)	373,418 (47%)
CISS	Initiative 172	Public assistance	Provide a minimum standard of living of $60 per month for low-income senior and blind citizens.	a	420,751 (54%)	352,642 (46%)
LRCA	SJR 4	Salaries	Permit the legislature to fix the salaries of elected state officials.	a	318,319 (51%)	310,516 (49%)
LRCA	SJR 5	Local government	Permit counties to adopt Home Rule charters	a	296,624 (52%)	269,018 (48%)

See also

• Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
• Types of ballot measures in Washington
• List of Washington ballot measures
• 1948 ballot measures

External links

• Washington Voter Guide (November 1948)