Washington 1954 ballot measures
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In 1954, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 2.
- Four of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved one (20%) and rejected four (80%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1954
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 16 | Property | Allow corporations organized under U.S. law, but majority-owned by noncitizens, to own land in Washington |
|
364,382 (55%) |
296,362 (45%) |
|
| Initiative 188 | Alternative healthcare; Healthcare governance | Modify chiropractic certification requirements, by testing on chemistry and pathology and establishing a Board of Chiropractic Examiners. |
|
320,179 (39%) |
493,108 (61%) |
|
| Initiative 192 | Business; Fishing | Regulate commercial salmon harvesting, prohibiting fishing during certain times and establishing preserves where harvesting is forbidden. |
|
237,004 (30%) |
555,151 (70%) |
|
| Initiative 193 | Time | Establish a state-wide daylight saving time from the last Sunday of April to the last Sunday of September. |
|
370,005 (45%) |
457,529 (55%) |
|
| Initiative 194 | Alcohol; Business | Prohibit television advertising of alcoholic beverages between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. |
|
207,746 (25%) |
615,794 (75%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1954 ballot measures
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